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The National leadership Forum Meets
The National Leadership Forum met in Atlanta GA. February 8-10, 2008. Twenty men participated from 12 districts. The Forum took the following actions:
- received the directors report on 2007,
- amended draft-governing documents and endorsed them for C&MA Board of Directors action,
- approved changes to the ministry’s core values,
- participated in a Blueprint seminar using the revised materials, and
- heard presentations on organizing men’s retreats, short-term mission trips, missionary wheels, and Retired and Refocused contacts and opportunities for ACT.
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National Leadership Team Meets
The National Leadership Team met in Atlanta GA. February 8, 2008. The team took the following actions:
- reviewed the financial status and continuing discussion of ways to fund the ministry;
- evaluated a manuscript of a book on leading small groups by Alliance pastor, Rev. Tom Sefik, and discussed making it a C&MA Men’s Ministry publication;
- identified ways to publicize the Alliance Construction Team (ACT);
- discussed ways of collecting information on the number of churches with a men’s ministry and the number of men involved; and
- agreed to use “Be the man God called you to be” as our theme for 2008.
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C&MA Men Announce Plan for 2008 The purpose of C&MA Men’s Ministry is to strengthen our local churches by discipling men. The national leadership team supports this mission by providing tools for district and local church leadership teams, organizing construction teams to support the construction needs of churches, conference centers and camps; and supporting the needs of Alliance mission fields. Our budget for carrying out these ministries for 2008 is $28,100. We are in a battle for the souls of men. We focus on evangelism, discipling and service. Jesus invested in the lives of twelve men and they changed the world. George Barna’s data illustrates the crucial role men play in the health of our churches. C&MA Men receive support from the voluntary gifts of districts and individuals. The ministry does not receive support from the Great Commission Fund. Send your contributions to C&MA Men, P.O. Box 518, Linwood, NC 27299. Go to Action 2008 on our website for more details on our plans and goals for the coming year. |
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Len Ruffner, C&MA Men National Director, announced the appointment of three new members to the national leadership team. They are Jose Cornier (Puerto Rico District), Raul Forti ( Eastern Spanish District) and Kou Her (Hmong District).
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C&MA Men’s Leadership Meetings The national leadership team will meet in Atlanta, on Friday, February 8 for its semiannual meeting. Members should arrive on Thursday evening and be ready to convene at 8:00 AM Friday morning. The team will address ongoing progress and issues that need attention. District coordinators will join the team for a meal at 5:00 PM. The annual meeting of the national leadership forum will follow the meal. The forum will review actions taken during 2007 and set the course for 2008. The forum will reconvene at 8:00 AM on Saturday, for presentations on changes to the Blueprint manual, the status of the Alliance Construction Team, planning short-term missions, and conducting district men’s retreats. On Saturday evening, the men will discuss ways to improve communications, resources and the equipping of leaders. The men will meet again from 8:30 – 10:00 AM on Sunday morning for worship and communion. National C&MA Men will cover the cost of lodging and meals. We ask districts to cover transportation costs. The meetings will be held at: Clarion Hotel Atlanta Airport
5010 Old National Hwy
College Park, GA 30349
404-768-9199
The hotel offers shuttle service, car rental will not be needed. Please plan to arrive at the times specified above. Please notify us by January 15, if you plan to attend.
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National Leadership Team Meets
Ten members of the C&MA Men's Ministry National Leadership Team (NLT) met August 17-18, in St. Louis, MO. The following is a summary of the actions taken:
- Welcomed new members to the NLT from the Hmong, Spanish Eastern and Puerto Rican districts.
- Established a budget based on spending patterns over the last three years and anticipated expenses for standing up the Alliance Construction Team (ACT).
- Defined three areas of focus: leadership training and Alliance Construction Team (Act) (domestic service) and overseas short-term mission projects.
- Established a framework for a business plan.
- Received a report on the Alliance Construction Team. We need three more men to complete the ACT Board of Advisors.
- Approved editorial changes to the men's ministry constitution as a result of moving the constitution under the Church Ministries Policy and Procedures Manual.
- Addressed handling of translated website articles for ethnic districts.
- Addressed methods for improving communications.
- Discussed establishing an annual theme.
- Set dates for next NLT meeting and National Leadership Forum: Feb 8-10, 2008. Location TBD.
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C&MA Men rolled out a new project ministry at the 2007 C&MA General Council. Vance Bartleson (Pacific Northwest District) has been appointed to coordinate this ministry. He is looking for regional representatives to serve on the ACT coordination team. "Our intent is to reduce the cost of construction projects for churches and conference centers," said Bartleson. He also indicated that through the ministry, men will grow in the Lord through fellowship, mentoring, and daily devotions during projects and will reach others for Christ by example and word. Churches or camps needing assistance should plan their needs well in advance so that ACT can organize work teams. Go to www.cmamen.org/act to download the participant applications and requests for ACT services. For more information, contact Vance at
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or (206) 391-9133.
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