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Young Pastors Give Their Take on the Church of God by Carl Stagner August 2011 In this issue Young Pastors Give Their Take Young Pastors Give Their Take on the Church of on the Church of God By Carl Stagner God, 1 Macro Missions in Micro- nesia, 2 he Church of God Leadership Summit 2011 Put is rich in diversity. Faith into Action, 3 The spectrum of Tbackgrounds, cultures, Social Media Keeps the Church Connected, 4 perceptions, and ages is Tear ‘n’ Share Permeates broad. I asked Jonathan Local Eateries During NAC Frymire (30), Erin Taylor 2011, 5 (30), and Chris Denney Jonathan Erin Taylor Chris Denney Choosing Unity, 6 (34), a series of questions to Frymire 55th In Service Training get a sense of the Church of Institute Convenes in God from the perspective stand the call to follow Christ as both Leader Anderson, 7 of young pastors. and Forgiver until high school. While attend- Martha Black: E-mail ing college, we were part of a significant Encourager, 8 CGM: How were you called into ministry? revival in our college town, and it was during MACU to Launch Worship Frymire: My calling came gradually. The that time that God called me to a deeper walk Certificate Program, 9 first nudges toward ministry probably came with him and also to a life of ministry. For Leaven’s Sake: Targeting in high school; however, I was extremely Our Own Kind, 12 reluctant to follow that path. With so many CGM: What are your specific ministry passions? Subscribe pastors in the family, I didn’t want to go into Frymire: When it comes to Christianity, I ministry just because it was what I knew. By am a pretty passionate guy across the board. To subscribe to this e-newsletter, please go to the time I actually accepted my calling, I had I have a real passion for preaching—I love to www.chog.org/chognews. already graduated with a BA in Bible/religion, preach, to hear really good preaching, and Your news and had started on my master of divinity at even to talk about preaching! I also have a the AU School of Theology. passion for Christian education. I enjoy teach- To submit news items regarding your church, ing people about the Bible, theology, church district, state/regional Taylor: I began praying about a potential call history, and more. I think that Christians are assembly, or organization for to ministry in my early teens. At age fifteen, I hungry for spiritual depth. possible use in CHOGnews, attended the International Youth Convention send an e-mail to [email protected] in Phoenix, and one of the speakers talked Taylor: My heart and ministry commitment along with a short about what it meant to be called to ministry. It is to the local church. I have a passion for summary, including contact was a crystal-clear moment for me as I heard teaching the Word of God and helping people information. the Spirit confirm that I was called. work it into their lives. I’m also passionate about leadership. If God calls us to lead in the For the most Denney: I initially entered college studying local church then we must lead with excel- up-to-date news, to go into legal practice and probably into lence—this is of utmost importance! go to www.chog.org politics at some point. I had made a salvation decision at age eight but didn’t really under- continued on page 10 CHOGnews 1 August 2011 Macro Missions in Micronesia By Gary and Gwen Bistritan want to know more!” said ten-year- old Toetu. “Please pray for me so I can stop drinking,” requested anoth- Ier young man named Suda. These were comments heard at our Maundy Thursday Agape Feast, and Communion and Footwashing Service— comments that affirm the potential of our present location. Though at one time we felt it would be better to move to a more visible property, God has been opening up a new ministry for us right here in our neighborhood. This area, once known for its jungles and small ranches, has in recent years been cleared, making way for entire new subdivisions with a diverse array of people from Gary Bistritan conducts a baptism service in Micronesia. Micronesia, Guam, and the Philippines. Now imagine a household of twenty-four been several years since he and his fam- Annalyn, is a brand-new Christian and living in one duplex just down the street! ily have been able to visit Guam, and it brings a heightened sense of quest and This is the very “family” (originally truly has been a blessing for all of us to exuberance. Also, it’s been great to see from Chuuk) that has been drawn to make this connection. When they come our ladies become more organized and our fellowship to receive love, nurture, to Guam, we are somehow reminded of involved in ministering to each other fellowship, and teaching. While most all we have and all they have given up to and the community. of the adults do not attend, many of the return to their home island to minister. First Church of God is doing very well children do; and this past Sunday they Gary and I were back in Yap in Febru- under the capable leadership of its pas- brought three visitors with them. We ary and March with a work team from tors. Our recent joint service with them were told that nine more relatives have Alberta, Canada, (what an amazing was held outdoors near a beach and recently moved to that very household. group that was!) and will be returning was a blessed time of sharing together. Yes, we have a real mission field right at again at the end of June to help with Included in that service was a ministry our doorstep! another one, this time from Cottage team from Pacific Islands University (a We recently hosted our annual faith Grove, Oregon. Excitement is already in Bible school, primarily for Micronesians) promise Sunday with Pastor Robert the air regarding their plans for minis- specially invited to share “culture” with Kotmay from Yap as the speaker. It has try: putting a roof on the second story of all of the Church of God missionaries the new building, leading vacation Bible who had just arrived on Guam for an school, and sharing Bible studies with Asia–Pacific missionary retreat. The the women. retreat itself was a great time of connect- In recent months, some changes have ing with most of the missionaries in our been made to the leadership structure Asia–Pacific region. at Touchpoint, and this has brought a new sense of ownership and involve- Gary and Gwen Bistritan are your career ment to the people. One of our elders missionaries to Micronesia. If you would has even been volunteering to preach like to financially support their ministry, you and is doing a great job (a teacher by may contribute online by clicking here. Or profession). Several groups have formed, checks can be mailed to Church of God Minis- and one particular joy to us is the young tries, PO Box 2420, Anderson, IN 46018-2420. people’s cell group, which meets every Write Project 42.10042 in the memo line to A Maundy Thursday footwashing service week in our home. One of the members, assign your gift accordingly. CHOGnews 2 August 2011 Leadership Summit 2011 Put Faith into Action By Lainey Priddy hat happens when top leaders within the Church of God movement are Wplaced in the same setting as the next generation of leaders? The answer is life change. Leadership Summit stretched all those who attended in ways they had Eric Reeder with two students at the community block party never experienced before. There were two events in particular that made the packed full of hard work, a little bit of and residents of the community were greatest impact on the lives of students pain, humbled hearts, some laughter, able to come enjoy themselves and and of those with whom they came in abundant hope, and plenty of sharing experience the loving outreach efforts of contact: cardboard testimonies in down- Christ’s love. their local church. The block party was town Indianapolis and a community On Friday night, Celebration Church, located on the west side of Anderson, block party in Anderson. led by Pastor Mike Thigpen, hosted where many kids get themselves into On Thursday, students were loaded a community-wide block party. The trouble because they don’t have any- into buses and sent down to Indianapo- Anderson chief of police said that this thing to do during summer break. This lis, where they met with Brandon Mott was the largest block party that Ander- block party provided a fun, safe envi- and Kim Shuessler to find out how son has ever seen! Free music, food, and ronment to hang out with their friends they would minister to the residents games were just some of the highlights. and learn about the love and mercy of of downtown Indianapolis. They were Over ninety students manned game Jesus. Whether it was a conversation or each given markers and a piece of card- booths, registration tables, and refresh- a simple smile, the people of Anderson board to share part of their testimonies. ment stations. Many families, children, couldn’t deny that they are loved. Lives On one side of the cardboard, students continued on page 4 wrote down a word or phrase that described them before they knew Christ, such as lost, broken, or fearful. And the on other side of the cardboard, they wrote a word or phrase that described them after discovering Christ’s love, such as loved, empowered, or free.
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