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Birmingham Invites Us To ... Birmingham!

Join Us in Birmingham for a National City-Reaching Conference Dear Chicagoland Cityreachers, On March 1-3, 2010 right here in Birmingham we will have the privilege of learning from some of the top practitioners in the city-reaching movement. I am so excited about Birmingham, Alabama being chosen as the host city for the Mission America Coalition National City Impact Roundtable. During the three day conference on city reaching, you will hear from: George Otis, Jr., Producer of the Transformations videos Dr. John Perkins, Founder of the Christian Community Development Asssociation Dr. Paul Cedar, President of the Mission America Coalition The National City Impact Roundtable is designed as a learning community where 150-200 leaders from all over the nation will converge to learn from seasoned veterans and from each other about what it would take to see an entire community transformed with the Gospel of Jesus Christ! You will not want to miss this opportunity to discover more from the top leaders in this movement! Register today at www.cityreaching.com - the early bird registration ends January 15! Kevin Moore, Facilitator - Mission Birmingham

Mission America Coalition National City Impact Roundtable March 1-3, 2010 Sheraton Birmingham Hotel Purpose The Mission America Coalition National City Impact roundtable convenes Christian leaders from all over the nation to continue learning about the process of seeing cities transformed with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The specific focus of this National City Impact Roundtable is to present four identified styles of city-reaching with an accompanying "best practice": ¨ Presence-Based ¨ Christian Community Development ¨ Mass Evangelism ¨ Marketplace Ministry Practical considerations will be made as we seek to create ways to converge and synergize the community transformation styles within a particular city. Schedule Monday, March 1, 2010 12:00 noon Welcome Reception featuring the Mayors of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa 1:30 pm Plenary Session #1: Presence-Based City Reaching Stream presentation featuring George Otis, Jr. 6:30 pm Southeast Regional City Reaching Best Practice Stories featuring Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Little Rock, Knoxville, Atlanta and Orlando 9:00 pm Screening of the new Transformations video featuring George Otis Tuesday, March 2, 2010 9:00 am Plenary Session#2: Marketplace Ministry City Reaching Stream featuring Bob Varney and Kent Humphreys 12:00 noon Birmingham City-Wide Prayer Rally in Kelly Ingram Park featuring local pastors and community leaders, John Perkins and George Otis, Jr. 1:00 pm Plenary Session #3: Christian Community Development City Reaching Stream featuring John Perkins 7:00 pm Plenary Session #4: Special Session featuring John Perkins and honoring him for fifty years of faithful ministry and celebrating his 80th birthday Wednesday, March 3, 2010 9:00 am Plenary Session #5: Evangelism Focused City Reaching Stream featuring Paul Cedar presenting a Prayer / Care / Share lifestyle 1:00 pm Plenary Session #6: Convergence - How do these four approaches work together in city movements so that the whole church takes the whole gospel to the whole city?

Quick Links... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mission Birmingham Website Register for the National City Impact Roundtable Learn More About Christian Community Development Learn More About Presence-Based Community Transformation Learn More About Marketplace Ministry Learn More About the Mission America Coalition Birmingham Sheraton Hotel Contact Information ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kevin Moore, Mission Birmingham Facilitator email: kevinmoore@smic.org phone: 205-978-6012 Register today for the National City Impact Roundtable at www.cityreaching.com!

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Chicagoland Transformation Fellowship

Greetings!

The recent Prayer Summit that was held at Wheaton Christian Center that featured Pastor John Mulinde, Pastor Mark Daniel and Pastor Joyce Nantongo of World Trumpet Mission has been so uplifting and challenging. We have also had the joy of Joyce Nantongo staying in the Chicagoland region these past 5 weeks teaching on prayer and leading many prayer meetings. There is such a sense of growing breakthrough. God has such a huge heart for our region.

Pastor Mark Daniel, the WTM American Director will be joining us on Friday Dec. 11th at 10:00am to continue to share on the vision and purpose of going deeper into prayer. He will also be talking about the "Prayer Altar" vision and strategy as well. He will also be at the WCC Solemn Assembly Prayer Meeting that will be held at 7:00pm on Friday the 11th. Both meetings will be held at WCC, 610 E. North Ave. Carol Stream, 60188.

Please join us. We are expecting the Lord to continue to build us here in Chicagoland into a unified team of Prayer Warriors to see His redemptive plan and purpose come forth more fully.

Blessings,
Joe Manahan

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God Is At Work In Cities Across the Nation

Dear Cityreaching Friend:

We are pleased to announce that the web-based registration is now open for the National City Impact Roundtable (NCIR) and the Mission America Coalition National meetings scheduled for March 1-4, 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel downtown Birmingham, Alabama!

www.cityreaching.com or www.missionamerica.org Check out the schedule and other info on the brochure (PDF).

Come interact and network with some of the most effective city-reaching movements in America!

Engage strategically with national and regional leaders from your area of ministry interest and calling!

Monthly Cityreaching Conference Call December 17th at 10am Central.

Special Guest is Eddie Smith from the US Prayer Center! Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for a powerful closing to the year 2009!

Reply to info@cityreaching.com requesting the dial-in number.

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God Is At Work In Cities Across the Nation

Dear Cityreaching Friend:

We are pleased to announce that the web-based registration is now open for the National City Impact Roundtable (NCIR) and the Mission America Coalition National meetings scheduled for March 1-4, 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel downtown Birmingham, Alabama!

www.cityreaching.com or www.missionamerica.org Check out the schedule and other info on the brochure (PDF).

Come interact and network with some of the most effective city-reaching movements in America!

Engage strategically with national and regional leaders from your area of ministry interest and calling!

Monthly Cityreaching Conference Call December 17th at 10am Central.

Special Guest is Eddie Smith from the US Prayer Center! Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for a powerful closing to the year 2009! Reply to this email requesting the dial-in number.

Mission America City/Community MInistries

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All Together in Lake County

"Something amazing is happening here in Lake County", one participant commented to me during last week's Catalyst Forum. I agreed.

Over 350 people from more than 50 different churches, ministries and community organizations come together for a time of spiritual refreshment and relationship-building. No crisis necessary; no other affinity point beyond the beautiful name of Jesus Christ. It was remarkable to see people from their 20's through their 70's, men and women, many ethnic groups, all together under one roof praying, laughing, worshiping, learning, eating and talking. A good number of the churches represented have come together in recent years to do all sorts of service projects in the county; others gather for prayer. But the Catalyst Forum is a unique opportunity for all sorts of Christ-following people to simply be together as a body.

A church staffer said,"I made some amazing connections and really heard God's voice with clarity about my own heart and life before Him."

A ministry leader added, "What a blessed day it was for me to hear God's word and hear keynote speakers, and get fired up about what God is doing in Lake County." Another church staffer told us, "It's energizing to see the church coming together to restore His reputation!"

Yes, it is.

I'm grateful to serve Him together with each one of you. Have a blessed Thanksgiving,


Michelle Van Loon, Director of Communications, Catalyst

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Flag Your Praying

Dear Phil,

I'm not sure if you have seen the www.Pray4YourBlock.org site lately, but the simple act of posting a flag on the site's map to show your commitment to praying for your neighbors is slowly spreading across the country. There are even flags posted in Canada and the Dominican Republic!

Part of the reason is that Christian leader Ed Stetzer blogged about it last week while in Chicago (Read Ed's blog here).

Let's continue to encourage one another to pray for our neighbors:

1. If you personally have not "raised your prayer flag" yet - please go to the site and do it now. There are resources on the site that can guide you as you continue (or begin) praying for your block.
2. AFTER you have done this yourself, start inviting others on the leadership team at your church. Visit the site to see the neighborhoods around your church fill up with flags.
3. After your core leaders are committed, invite your whole congregation to join in. Contact us if you'd like a bulletin insert you can share with your congregation.
   
4. Continue praying, and watch for God at work in your community!

Praying for Revival & Renewal,
Debbie Stackhouse
Director of Renewal, Catalyst

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First Friday ~ 24 Hour Prayer

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Get a Missional Perspective

THINK ABOUT ATTENDING “PERSPECTIVES” MISSIONS CLASS
... and see from a new perspective.

Discover Biblical, historical, cultural and strategic perspectives on God’s global purposes, His mission in the world and what it means for YOU. “Perspectives on the World Christian Movement” is coming to West Chicago (Wheaton Bible Church), Thursdays, Jan. 14–April 29, 2010, 6:30-9:00 pm.

For more information, click the headline or contact Becca Martin 630-207-2638 rlmartin15@gmail.com Register by Dec. 18 and receive a $15 discount.


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Ed Dobson at Christ Church of Oak Brook

Revered Author to Speak on New Book Chronicling Year-long Journey

Ed Dobson at Christ Church of Oak Brook, Wednesday, October 28, 2009; 7 p.m.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., October 7, 2009 – Ed Dobson, highly touted author and pastor, will be the featured speaker at Christ Church of Oak Brook on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. This free event is part of his national speaking tour launching his book, The Year of Living Like Jesus (Zondervan).

Chronicling his year-long journey of living like Jesus, Dobson’s writing and speaking hold back little, resulting in a platform that is frank and honest. Dobson spent his year living, eating and praying as Jesus did, observing the Sabbath, attending Jewish festivals and reading the Gospels repeatedly. Dobson was a former pastor of a large church in Grand Rapids, Mich. More information about his book can be found at www.livingjesusly.com

“With dignity and humor, the author addresses his personal struggle with ALS, seeking to model a prayerful response to his degenerative illness on Jesus’ approach to suffering and healing. Dobson’s strong faith, open mind, humility (“I’m a confused individual!”) and compassion infuse this offering from a self-proclaimed follower of Jesus.” – Publishers Weekly

Dobson’s book will be available for purchase at the event. Media interviews with Ed and review copies of the book are available upon request.

WHO Ed Dobson, author of new Zondervan release, The Year of Living Like Jesus.

WHAT Ed Dobson will speak about his journey during the year he lived like Jesus.

WHEN Wednesday, October 28^th, 7 p.m.

WHERE Christ Church of Oak Brook, 31^st and York Road, 630.654.1882

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Prayer Training Sessions

Compass Regional Training Center

Fall Classes

BEING AN ARMOR BEARER: How to be an armor bearer for your pastor, church or ministry leaders and their families. Learn how to better support your church and pastor’s vision in prayer. Class will be Thursday, October 29, 10:00-11:00 am or 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Please register by Oct. 22, $10.00. Facilitated by Rebecca Crow EHOP Team

PASTORS / PRAYER LEADERS MINI CONFERENCE:

“Prayer that Changes Churches and Communities”

Tuesday, .November 17, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm, $25 registration includes lunch.

Facilitated by Rev. Phil Miglioratti the National Facilitator Cities /Communities Ministries for Mission America Coalition and Director National Pastor’s Prayer Network. Register by November 10

SCHOOL OF PRAYER: “Intercession A-Z,” A series of classes on intercession the 1^st Tuesday of each month, Classes 10:00-11:00 am, 2:00 – 3:00 pm or 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Facilitated by Sheila Straka, Director of Light and Life Ministries. An offering will be taken for the ministry.

SOZO SEMINAR: November 14 and December 12. “Appropriating our Freedom in Christ,” Ron and Valerie Coltman, Kingdom Sending Center. Come experience the fullness of Christ’s forgiveness, healing and deliverance in your life. Class from 9 am - noon and is a pre-requisite to receiving ministry from ministry team. Registration for class $10, sign up for ministry see Stephen Carter Light & Life Staff

HARP & BOWL SEMINAR: Discover the values and mechanics behind the interactive flow of music

and prayer in worship at EHOP. This seminar is a requirement for all EHOP worship team participation

Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:00 – 9:30 pm. Registration $10.00

Facilitated by Stephen Carter, Director of Worship, Light & Life Ministries

Compass Regional Training Center is a Light and Life Ministry and is located at 270 E. Chicago Street, Eagle's Nest Building, Elgin, Illinois

Phone 847.695.5133 or info@light-life-ministries.org or web lalm.org

Please register at Light and Life Ministries 9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Monday – Friday or mail registration fee (checks must be made out to Light & Life Ministries) to 560 Robertson Road, South Elgin, 60177 with your name, address, email, phone, class title and time of class you are attending. Checks must be received by class registration deadline.

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Breakout! Chicago 2009

Hey, Everybody!

I was bummed when I left the Willow Creek Association right after we finished all the planning for this year’s Group Life Conference. I was more bummed when they decided to bag all the breakouts and do a TV-only event. It will be a GREAT event, no doubt, but what about all those great breakouts? Where is the skill training? The networking opportunity? The COFFEE?

Let not your heart be troubled. Eric Camfield and Christ Church of Oak Brook are partnering with me to host a one-day event the DAY BEFORE the Group Life Conference CCN broadcast. We’re calling it Breakout! Chicago 2009 and it’s a “two part” event:

SCHMOOZAPALOOZA! A networking event for point leaders (10:00 – 11:30 AM) is Free! (You still need to register online so we can get a head count).
and
Two, 90-minute Workshops (1:00 – 2:30 PM and 3:00 – 4:30 PM) with Alan Danielson, Eric Metcalf, Kaleen Marshall, Judson Poling, Sharon Swing, Jim Egli, Eric Camfield, Daniel Meyer, Greg Ogden, and me!
Workshop pricing: $29 per person OR $250 for a block of 10 tickets (like getting two for free... almost.)

I’ve attached a PDF that you can view, forward, or print as you wish. It’s got a summary of everything on one page, but if you want the full smash, go to the web site: http://thinkingsmall.net/breakoutchicago/

Please forward, blog, tweet, email, and scream news of this event from the rooftops. Invite and bring as many of your peers and leaders as you can. Register right away for SCHMOOZAPALOOZA! At http://breakoutchicago.eventbrite.com and we’ll see you on Friday AND Saturday, October 23 and 24!

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P.S. Christ Church of Oak Brook and Prince of Peace Lutheran (Palatine) are hosting the CCN broadcast on Saturday, Oct. 24. There are links to their CCN Conference information on the “Other Links” page at http://thinkingsmall.net/breakoutchicago/. Take advantage of BOTH of these opportunities!


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Catalyst - November 19

DATE: Thursday, November 19 TIME: 8:30am LOCATION: Faith Church, Grayslake COST: Free! More Info Register Online KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Robert Odom M ike Breaux Plus 8 Workshops! The 'Forum' is a gathering of local pastors, community leaders, and change agents with a common vision to see the Church make a greater Kingdom impact across Chicagoland. There is NO COST to attend the Forum - it is a leadership gift from the Catalyst Partner Churches of Lake County! Individually we can make a dent... TOGETHER we can make a difference!

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Naperville Lutheran Church one of many inviting 700,000 back to church

More Than 700,000 Neighbors Invited by Participating Churches across U.S. on Back to Church Sunday

By Michael Ireland
Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service

SAN DIEGO, CA (ANS) -- Church members across the United States invited more than 700,000 of their friends and family and created worship services specifically geared toward visitors during the first-ever national 'Back to Church Sunday' (BTCS), held by hundreds of congregations across the country on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Often known as 'Rally Sunday', a media release says participating churches reported surges in attendance, confessions of faith, new members and baptisms.

According to a survey conducted by Outreach Inc. after the event, many visitors were favorably impressed toward the church and the Gospel.

Members of Word of Life Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL., gather around their 'Back to Church Sunday' float that they displayed in a local parade on Labor Day.

Some participating churches reported attendance was up by as much as 25-30 percent. One pastor reported his church's attendance shot from an average of 155 to 220 for BTCS. Another reported an attendance jump from 150 to 196, still another from 60 to 70.

"Church was packed out," said one churchgoer. It "hasn't been like that in a long time. I loved it!" Another said, "It was a little challenging getting a parking spot. Praise God!"

"Had a wonderful time with our new church family," one visitor said. "We shared a meal and are getting to know people."

According to the media release, the campaign is ongoing, with some churches holding BTCS events on other days. It is aimed at reaching the "un-churched" and "de-churched" -- people who once went to church, but don't any more.

LifeWay Research, an arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, found that 82 percent of un-churched people surveyed said that they'd be open to visit a church, if a friend or family member invited them. BTCS is stirring congregations to do just that.===>Click headline to access complete article . .

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