May 5, 2003 Dear Family of Friends, Early in my ministry I learned that saying good-bye to dear friends is a part of life on this side of eternity. When Bonnie and I left Peru almost two years ago it ripped our hearts out as we said farewell to our brothers and sisters in the … Continue reading Farewell Letter (Marty Kelly)
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Missions Conference Letter (2003)
February 3, 2003 Dear Family of Friends, Once a missionary that had been on the field in Congo for 40 years had to return home because his age and health concerns demanded it. He had buried two sons and his wife there in the land of his calling. Even with failing health the Missionary Union … Continue reading Missions Conference Letter (2003)
Communications Plan for 40 Days of Purpose
GRACE CHURCH 40 Days of Purpose: A Spiritual Journey Communications Plan Coffee with Pastor Phil. A 15-minute video in Pastor Phil’s home giving him the opportunity to share one-on-one with the church his heart about 40 Days of Purpose and how it flows into the church’s future. (Quantity=500; Cost: $2.28 or $1.140 total) Production … Continue reading Communications Plan for 40 Days of Purpose
Follow Up Letter to Purpose Driven Roll Out
July 25, 2002 Dear Church Leader, Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend our Core Leaders Dinner Tuesday night. I was very encouraged to see the support of our leadership and the growing enthusiasm you displayed. Clearly, if this is to truly have a long-lasting impact on our church family, … Continue reading Follow Up Letter to Purpose Driven Roll Out
Invitation Letter for Purpose Driven Roll Out
July 25, 2002 Dear Friend: In the fall of 2000 the elders formally adopted the Purpose Driven Philosophy of Ministry here at Grace Church. In fact, many of the components of the Purpose Driven Philosophy (e.g. Grace 101, Grace 201, Grace 301, etc.) were started in the late 1990s under Pastor David Nelms. As the … Continue reading Invitation Letter for Purpose Driven Roll Out
Invitation Letter to Leadership Dinner (7/2002)
July 10, 2002 Dear Church Leader: In the fall of 2000 the elders formally adopted the Purpose Driven Philosophy of Ministry here at Grace Church. In fact, many of the components of the Purpose Driven Philosophy (e.g. Grace 101, Grace 201, Grace 301, etc.) were started in the late 1990s under Pastor David Nelms. As … Continue reading Invitation Letter to Leadership Dinner (7/2002)
Letter – Matthew Sunday
May 1, 2002 Dear Family of Friends, A certain despised tax collector named Levi sat at his table by the city gate collecting the poll taxes for a foreign government. He was ruthless, compassionless, and crooked. He collected not only the tax for the empire but he collected a surtax for himself. One day he … Continue reading Letter – Matthew Sunday
Employee Policy Manual (2002)
WELCOME! Welcome to Grace Church! We consider you to be a gift from God and look forward to working with you as a member of our ministry team. We appreciate you and the gifts and talents you bring to this ministry and are committed to helping you achieve your highest level of service for the … Continue reading Employee Policy Manual (2002)
Employee Statement of Acknowledgment
This is to acknowledge that I have received a copy of Grace Church's Employee Policy Manual. I understand that it is not intended to be a contract, but, rather provides guidelines and summary information about the church's personnel policies, procedures, benefits, and rules of conduct. I also understand that it is my responsibility to read, … Continue reading Employee Statement of Acknowledgment
Children’s Ministry Policy Manual
Children’s Ministry Policy Manual Grace Church 4200 E. 25th Street w Des Moines, IA 50317 w (515) 265-0199 Grace Church Children's Ministry The Children’s Ministry of Grace Church, Kidstitute, is dedicated to supplementing the family in their attempt to lay a spiritual foundation that, in God’s timing, will lead a child into a … Continue reading Children’s Ministry Policy Manual