Written by Nate Hamblin, Planter at Neighborhood Church Question: The Spirit compels you to enter a new city to establish a new expression of Christ’s church. Where do you start? Or more accurately, with what do you start? Answer: A worship service, of course. In the words of Lee Corso, “not so fast my friend!” [...]
Written by Caleb Barrows In his book by the same name, Scot McKnight makes the case that the church is best understood as a fellowship of differents. He uses the illustration of a salad. You can cut up all your veggies and serve them on a platter, but what you really have is a veggie [...]
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Think you have to be part of a mega church to do “mega” things for God? Think again! Through a successful joint venture, FEC’s Tri-State Co-op has developed a simple-yet-effective formula for launching churches—together. Working in conjunction with the FEC resource center, six churches in Indiana and Ohio have come together for the specific purpose [...]
“a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.” – dictionary.com “Paradox” is the word Nate Hamblin, campus pastor at Crossroads Evangelical Church in Wauseon, Ohio, uses to describe Adrian, Michigan, target site for a new church plant through the Tri-State Co-op and led by Nate and leadership [...]
Letter from the President A letter from FEC President, Rocky Rocholl Many thanks to all that participated in IGNITE! The opportunity to network with other FEC brothers and sisters while being challenged by our great speakers has me excited and optimistic for the future. Much has been going on since we were all together [...]
It is our pleasure to invite you to the Credentialed Workers Appreciation Dinner held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. (EDT) at Ceruti’s Diamond Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (view Google map). Our hope is that this evening will be a time of fellowship and encouragement for you and your spouse.
Sue and I are looking forward to a great evening together!
Here are the details:
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 24, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern (salad service begins at 6:30 pm).
Location: Ceruti’s Diamond Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818 (view Google map)
Cost: FREE for credentialed individuals and spouse ($30 per individual if not FEC credentialed).
Menu: Choose between four meal options (including gluten-free and vegetarian choices).
Dinner Choices:
Greek Chicken (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Bistro Filet
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Black & Blue Salmon (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Parmesan Yukon Baby Potatoes (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Vegetarian option: Squash Bowl (GF)
Honey Dijon Mixed Greens (GF)
Marinated Grilled Asparagus (GF)
Dessert table includes:
Coffee Cake Assortment
Chocolate Drizzle Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mouse (GF)
Coffee, iced tea, & water included with all options.
