Jun 25, 2018
by Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten
For those churches who have completed this year’s Scripture Memory Program based on this year’s Conference theme, “Less Talk, More Action,” it is time to report the names of those who have completed the program so that they can be properly recognized by the General Conference!
The official reporting form can be downloaded from the General Conference’s webpage (http://seventhdaybaptist.org/ scripturememory) and then returned by email or postal mail any time before July 11. Churches that report after July 11 will not qualify for the related awards presented at General Conference and could additionally risk not receiving their certificates for the completion of the program. Please get the forms in as soon as possible after your members have completed the program!
SDBU Application Process for Fall 2018 Admissions is Open
Those wishing to apply for admission to the SDBU’s Ministry Leader Certificate Program (formerly Pastoral Leadership Certificate Program) are invited to complete their applications and submit them by mail (to the Dean of the School of Ministry at the SDB Center) or by email (sdbu@seventhdaybaptist.org). The application can be found online on the General Conference website at: https://bit.ly/2LwGesc. The SDBU initiative’s leadership and pastoral training certificates are meant to aid those who have been called by local SDB churches to leadership ministries which include some pastoral functions in the church to be equipped for continued service. If you have questions about the program, please check the webpage (http://seventhdaybaptist.org/sdbu) or contact Nick Kersten by phone or email for more details.
Helping Hand Survey
In the June-August issue of the Helping Hand, those who use the Helping Hand were invited to complete a survey about their usage of the publication. The purpose of this survey (which was encouraged by Conference action), is to evaluate current usage patterns of the publication as we look to evaluate it. We welcome all Seventh Day Baptists and users of the publications to give us their feedback about the publication by joining us in completing the survey, which can be found here: https://goo.gl/forms/ScmFp72YGAso850z2.
Please help us in evaluating, improving, and gearing up this important publication for our subscribers and for Seventh Day Baptists!
