KBC will host a lunch and business meeting on Oct. 21. It will follow the second service and will include a 2008 budget presentation, and Ministry Council report. More details to follow.

Rob Nash will be at KBC on Wednesday, October 17. He will be speaking at 6:00. He is the coordinator of CBF's global mission effort and has an exciting and innovative vision for missions in the 21st century. All are welcome!

CBF Global mission values:

Christ Centered – we are committed to:
Biblically guided and centered ministry.
Investing the time to stay spiritually directed.
A prayerful approach to missions.
A servant model of leadership.
Expressing through words and actions the love of Jesus Christ.
Cooperative – we are committed to:
Work in a team structure within Global Mission, with decision making at the appropriate point closest to the action.
Network and partner with local churches throughout the world.
Partner with the most neglected people.
Build a participative, diverse, and inclusive community.
Holistic – we are committed to:
Present the Good News and hope for change in lives of individuals and communities.
Develop sustainable and appropriate actions that minister to the spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the most neglected people.
Demonstrate integrity in our daily ministry.
Show dignity and respect for the people with whom we work.
Be faithful stewards of all personnel, material, physical, and spiritual resources.
Facilitate reproducing church planting movements.
Strategic, Innovative, and Responsive – we are committed to:
Listen to our two main constituents – local churches and the most neglected—and understand their needs.
Respond to the needs of people.
Develop, initiate, and sustain strategic, relevant, and innovative missions and ministries.