The Ohio Independent Baptist, February/March 1991

I CEDARVII"'I"'E COLLEGE FOR YOUR INVESTMENT Surprisingly, a Cedarville educa– tion costs much less than most accredited private colleges and just slightly more than public universi– ties . In fact, adjusted for inflation, Cedarville' s costs are the same as they were 18 years ago. We offer a variety of financial aid options, work opportunities on cam– pus, and payment programs that can fit college expenses into a family budget. It' s reasonable to attend Cedarville. Consider what you get for your money: Outstanding career preparation leading to arespecteddegree. Gradu– ates are vigorously recruited by employers, and those who choose further education excel in top gradu– ate school programs. Opportunities for spiritual growth. Chapel every day, weekly ministries, godly professors, and many Chris– tian friends. Your student will be both well-rounded and well-grounded. Value for your investment. Affordability. Cedarville College. • Accredited Baptist liberal arts college • 75 academic programs • New programs! Engineering International Studies Social Work • Worldwide Christian ministries • Over 1,900 students from 45 states • New financial aid packages available! Call 1-800-444-2433 ADMISSIONS 1-800-777-2211 Chillicothe Conference Approves Church Planting Coordinator In light of the challenge from National Representative Paul Tassell and with the encouragement of the GARBC Blue Ribbon Committee on Church Planting, our Ohio Council of Twelve is working on a plan to help correct Ohio's recent poor record in church planting. Under the leadership of Dr. Brock, the Council appointed a church planting task force made up of Ohio pastors and chaired by Pastor Tony Beckett. After many meetings, the task force presented the Council a recommendation that a second man be added to the staff of the OARBC as church planting coordina– tor. His responsibility would be to concentrate solely on encouraging and implementing church planting in Ohio. At our annual conference in Chillicothe in October, Pastor Tony Beckett presented the report of the Church Planting Task Force along with the motion "That the Council of Twelve pursue the implementation and financing of this new staff position for the OARBC, and that the project be presented for association approval at the 1991 annual conference in Toledo." The motion passed by a vote of 141 "yes" and 15 "no." The Council of Twelve will continue to work on this project throughout this year. Some churches have already sent in designated funds to go toward the church planting coordinator. Please pray about what part God might have your church play in this project. Wo01en's Se01inars Offered Baptist Mid-Missions offers missions– related seminars to assist women's groups. Topics include "Reaching More Than the Regular Old Faithful," "Motivating Children for Missions," "Dressing up the Missionary Cupboard," and "Help! I Have to Plan a Program." For more information, contact Miss Sallie McElwain, Coordinator, Women's Department, Baptist Mid-Missions, P.O. Box 308011, Cleveland, OH 44130-8011. Church Gro-wth Seminar for Pastors of Sntall Churches Because you said, "Those church growth seminars don't really help me. They are run by the big-time pastors from the big churches that have money, staff and facilities to work with. I don't have any of those. We struggle just to get 75 people in our rooming service. I need some– thing I can relate to, someone who understands where I am." Here it is! Church Growth Principles for Small Churches Track 1 Track 2 Small Urban Churches Small Rural Churches This seminar is staffed by small church pastors who understand first hand the unique challenges of a small church, and are seeing God bless in remarkable ways. Their churches are beginning to grow! They want to share with you how it is happening. It can happen for you, too. Location: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Smithville, Ohio Date: March 11-12, 1991 Monday 1:00 p.m. through Tuesday noon Centrally located near Wooster, Pleasant Hill Baptist is a rural church experiencing growth. Accommodations provided by church families to help you minimize expenses. If your church has not received a brochure, or for further information, contact State Rep Larry Fetzer 4221 Wallington Drive Dayton, OH 45440 513-299-3128