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Drive 2010
A conference for church leaders who aren't afraid to . . .TAKE IT OFF-ROAD
If you're in ministry, your tomorrow will probably be very different
from your today. You'll wear countless hats, navigate situations you
hadn't anticipated, and juggle the seemingly random responsibilities
that a growing church throws at you . . . being stretched, pulled, and
tested every step of the way.
In other words, you'll TAKE IT OFF-ROAD.
You've jumped in with both feet. Now, how do you plan for the
unplanned? How do you weigh an opportunity against a risk? How do you
gain traction and momentum in a culture that seems to change every
second? How do you take your church off-road if they want to "do things
the way we've always done them"?
At Drive 2010, we'll explore those questions together. From unpacking the tools used in our environments to dissecting the "what if's" we all face when doing things differently, we'll share everything we've learned in 14 years of taking it off-road.
Along the way, we'll hear the latest thoughts on leadership from
Andy Stanley. We'll have breakouts and ministry showcases led by staff
from all three of our campuses. We'll laugh and learn and, above all,
worship the God who is always ready to take it off-road.
May 3-5, 2010, cost for Ridge volunteers: $50. Host homes will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. To sign-up, email us at info@ridgechurch.net by April 18th.
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Losing Your Religion
Face it. Religion can get pretty strange pretty quickly.
Mystical. Superstitious. Legalistic. Judgmental. Hypocritical.
But religion isn’t going away.
The
human race has an insatiable curiosity regarding the divine. Since the
beginning of time, men and women have established elaborate rituals and
traditions in an attempt to bridge the gap between the seen and the
unseen; between the sacred and the secular.
And while each of
these systems provided formulas for communicating with and securing the
blessings of a particular deity, none provided the one thing humankind
most desires—assurance.
March 7, 14, 21, 28
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Global X
Intersect with God's grand plan for the universe with a life-changing experience, impacting your view of God, our world, and the people in it.
Kenya: September 16-25
Trip cost is approximately $3500 per person and includes airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, Kenya trip leader, and a safari at the end of the trip. We will be joining one of our strategic partners, Watermarke Church, via 410 Bridge. This trip will engage in community-wide goals such as access to clean water, improved health care, better educational facilities, and ministry programs.
Panama: October 22-30
Trip cost is approximately $2500 per person. Cost includes airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals and all evangelism and discipleship materials. We will be partnering with e3 Ministries. This is an extreme trip to the jungles of Panama and will include challenging conditions, hiking, and sleeping in tents while ministering to villages. The goal is to help established churches reach out to neighboring villages with the gospel to plant new churches.
To sign-up for either trip, turn in a completed application and $200 non-refundable deposit. Deadline is May 9. Email us for more information or with questions!
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UpStreet Family Birthday Celebration
Sunday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Levine Center we will celebrate those kids who have made a commitment to Christ as they are baptized. We will have a party for them with cake and ice cream following the baptism.
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Student Ministry Gathering
We are excited about our weekly gathering for students 6th - 12th grade. This is an amazing time of fellowship, food, games, and more at 9:00 a.m. You don't want to miss it!
The Student Impact room will open at 8:45 a.m. for donuts and fellowship prior to the service.
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