{"id":5755,"date":"2020-01-03T07:30:07","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T13:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/?p=5755"},"modified":"2020-07-20T15:41:50","modified_gmt":"2020-07-20T20:41:50","slug":"2019-leadership-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/2019-leadership-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Leadership Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" title=\"Bonus Content - 2019 Leadership Conference - Keith Burden\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/media\/player\/8mfus-cbaee7?from=usersite&amp;skin=1&amp;share=1&amp;fonts=Helvetica&amp;auto=0&amp;download=1&amp;version=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"122\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" title=\"Bonus Content - 2019 Leadership Conference - Eddie Moody\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/media\/player\/8eb3n-cbaefc?from=usersite&amp;skin=1&amp;share=1&amp;fonts=Helvetica&amp;auto=0&amp;download=1&amp;version=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"122\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" title=\"Bonus Content - 2019 Leadership Conference - Dr. Gordon Penfold Session 1 (The State of the Church in America)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/media\/player\/vu3xf-cbaf0b?from=usersite&amp;skin=1&amp;share=1&amp;fonts=Helvetica&amp;auto=0&amp;download=1&amp;version=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"122\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" title=\"Bonus Content - 2019 Leadership Conference - Dr. Gordon Penfold Session 2 (Leading Change)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/media\/player\/jde2j-cbaf18?from=usersite&amp;skin=1&amp;share=1&amp;fonts=Helvetica&amp;auto=0&amp;download=1&amp;version=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"122\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" title=\"Bonus Content - 2019 Leadership Conference - Dr. Gordon Penfold Session 3 (Vision Basics)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/media\/player\/f8ubs-cbaf21?from=usersite&amp;skin=1&amp;share=1&amp;fonts=Helvetica&amp;auto=0&amp;download=1&amp;version=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"122\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Eddie-Moody-Notes.pdf\">Download Dr. Eddie Moody&#8217;s Notes<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Gordon-Penfold-Notes.pdf\">Download Dr. Gordon Penfold&#8217;s Notes<\/a> (all 3 sessions)<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2019-LC-Program.pdf\">Download the Conference Program<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"_39k2\">\n<h4 tabindex=\"-1\"><\/h4>\n<h4 id=\"js_b6\" class=\"_4lmk _2vxa autofocus _5s6c\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>2019 Leadership Conference \u201cTurns the Page&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<div tabindex=\"-1\"><\/div>\n<div tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"_4yxo\">Nashville, TN\u2014<\/span>More than 150 pastors, church leaders, and denominational leaders from 24 states, Canada, Spain, and West Africa gathered at Nashville Airport Marriott Hotel Monday and Tuesday, December 9-10, to explore the theme, \u201cTurning the Page.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">On Monday evening, former Executive Secretary Keith Burden spoke from Joshua 3:1-6 and the moment when the nation of Israel \u201cturned the page\u201d into Joshua\u2019s leadership following Moses\u2019 death. He pointed out two important elements of leadership\u2014perspective and priorities\u2014before identifying three practical, biblical steps to turn the page: to sanctify ourselves, step forward, and stand firm. \u201cFree Will Baptists can no longer afford to live in the past,\u201d Burden told listeners. \u201cWe must find the confidence and courage we need to step forward and realize our full potential.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"_2cuy _4nuy _2vxa\">\n<div class=\"_h2x _h2y\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"u_q_2\" class=\"_h2z _297z _usd img\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/p720x720\/78857397_558331264958722_3418333289423831040_o.jpg?_nc_cat=105&amp;_nc_ohc=_B4k3kX8EAUAQmfGg44LqAqgTh7zwlEqOzPmU58i6nh1notDsqJmPQ4tQ&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&amp;oh=e03577d9a33c8c788c4a01f27f4a02ac&amp;oe=5E76662E\" alt=\"\" \/>Former Executive Secretary Keith Burden delivers the Monday evening message.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"_2cuy _4nuy _2vxa\">\n<div class=\"_h2x _h2y\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"u_q_3\" class=\"_h2z _297z _usd img\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/p720x720\/78704868_558334788291703_9014938910362435584_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&amp;_nc_ohc=_UM-a1TEggUAQmh6FKmkiHh32S2pFlgujuBYP854yPqrvTqCVl-2dsdSA&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&amp;oh=0882244cf36a3615cab71696d7923f9c&amp;oe=5EAE9496\" alt=\"\" \/>Executive Secretary Eddie Moody welcomes attendees to the conference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"_2cuy _4nuy _2vxa\">\n<div class=\"_h2x\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"u_q_4\" class=\"_h2z _297z _usd img\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/p720x720\/78876734_558333738291808_4150664224579780608_o.jpg?_nc_cat=111&amp;_nc_ohc=0QYHhb5laCEAQlkXGUPXMa69nmd2apeqs_2vygRcyem8NJX-K4TOetXtg&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&amp;oh=ae759f3f8d2530118da678a6f4c38309&amp;oe=5E72F668\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">On Tuesday morning, Dr. Gordon Penfold presented three seminars to help struggling churches \u201cturn the page\u201d toward good health: <span class=\"_4yxp\">The State of the Church in America<\/span>, <span class=\"_4yxp\">Leading Change While Preventing Church Splits<\/span>, and <span class=\"_4yxp\">Vision Basics<\/span>. The director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turnaroundpastor.com\/?fbclid=IwAR0t3QZP_hCATqZnOs0_YlWh5R63FP8p-8J_dTxPGTdt3nxVhePr6JnkPT8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-lynx-mode=\"origin\" data-lynx-uri=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.turnaroundpastor.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0t3QZP_hCATqZnOs0_YlWh5R63FP8p-8J_dTxPGTdt3nxVhePr6JnkPT8&amp;h=AT0IewXAreotcPmu2MHSFlvn4XhcTrASTbR9dt9VEmKr95Bp8bgVqx4Ur0w84AojN2UvUNuMUtE0y2K5XBMHqQ3aOxyo39RDjLD33RBse9WWHlF31ZRLguw5hqxLnKLnSzwHaVM\">Turnaround Pastor<\/a>, an organization that encourages and equips struggling pastors, Dr. Penfold has served four churches and two interim pastorates over 37 years and recently stepped down as lead pastor of First Baptist Church, a multi-ethnic congregation in Holyoke, Colorado.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">On Tuesday evening, Executive Secretary Eddie Moody used the life of Hezekiah as an example, encouraging listeners to \u201cturn the page\u201d on difficult times by working together to identify and seize the opportunities God gives us. \u201cIn these days when it may seem the denomination is facing impossible challenges,\u201d Moody concluded, \u201cit is important for us to remember we can do more together, to provide training and resources to equip our pastors and people, and to understand that Jesus Christ has promised to build His Church!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">In addition to excellent preaching and teaching, the two-day conference gave attendees time to renew friendships during banquet-style meals and extended breaks. <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.welch.edu%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR352nbRMHWNjBcVTyY3IxRbSFJs5aoeJmz8XHUNdAxw45Pt1vcgdga0p1A&amp;h=AT0Q5-oj-8Pbry7N5uivSYcMyFDjLg7zM-dENtMj2BYm5inh5x5xt5zEjFEH2SkLA_Yv2RkNK64HnCwnpcjpPSMBnyCzNAyHatUIbIZub5hJNsMZLb3i1RWgZKrHwdZJjTIz31Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-lynx-mode=\"origin\">Welch College<\/a> provided congregational and special music for evening services, featuring the 35-voice College Choir and the <span class=\"_4yxp\">Rejoice!<\/span> ministry team. Free time on Tuesday allowed for sightseeing in Nashville and time for several national boards and committees to meet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\">\u201cAs our denomination continues a transitional phase,\u201d noted conference director Ryan Lewis, \u201cwe must be encouraged to remain unified, working together to equip strong pastors and churches that will push us forward in the work of the Kingdom. That is what the 2019 Leadership Conference was all about.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff\ufeff Download Dr. Eddie Moody&#8217;s Notes Download Dr. Gordon Penfold&#8217;s Notes (all 3 sessions) Download the Conference Program &nbsp; 2019 Leadership Conference \u201cTurns the Page&#8221; Nashville, TN\u2014More than 150 pastors, church leaders, and denominational leaders from 24 states, Canada, Spain, and West Africa gathered at Nashville Airport Marriott Hotel Monday and Tuesday, December 9-10, to explore the theme, \u201cTurning the Page.\u201d On Monday evening, former Executive Secretary Keith Burden spoke from Joshua 3:1-6 and the moment when the nation of Israel \u201cturned the page\u201d into Joshua\u2019s leadership following Moses\u2019 death. He pointed out two important elements of leadership\u2014perspective and priorities\u2014before identifying three practical, biblical steps to turn the page: to sanctify ourselves, step forward, and stand firm. \u201cFree Will Baptists can no longer afford to live in the past,\u201d Burden told listeners. \u201cWe must find the confidence and courage we need to step forward and realize our full potential.\u201d Former Executive Secretary Keith Burden delivers the Monday evening message. Executive Secretary Eddie Moody welcomes attendees to the conference. On Tuesday morning, Dr. Gordon Penfold presented three seminars to help struggling churches \u201cturn the page\u201d toward good health: The State of the Church in America, Leading Change While Preventing Church Splits, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5755","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5755","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5755"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5755\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5756,"href":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5755\/revisions\/5756"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5755"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5755"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nafwb.org\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}