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New Chapters Forming - Friday, March 13, 2009

CBLN is expanding and new chapters are forming in many parts of the country. For more information or to schedule a chapter visit email cbln@accentengraving.biz

News

Global Church Head Urges 'Just Peace' amid Mideast Talks
As peace talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders continue, the head of a global church body sent a message Thursday to negotiators to stress the concerns of Palestinian Christians.

Survey Examines Multisite Church Phenomenon
With a 90 percent success rate, multisites have become one of the more popular strategies for church growth in the last decade, a new survey reveals.

Conservatives Encouraged to be Good Neighbors to NYC Mosque Builders
Not many prominent conservative evangelicals have weighed in on the controversial effort to establish a mosque and Islamic cultural center near New York City’s Ground Zero, and even fewer have voiced support for the project.

Death of War Zone Army Chaplain Marks 1st for U.S. in 40 Years
Capt. Dale Goetz, a Baptist pastor from South Dakota, is the first U.S. Army chaplain killed in action in 40 years, the military announced Thursday.

SBC Leaders 'Excited' About Nominee for NAMB President
Southern Baptist leaders are hailing the nomination of Pastor Kevin Ezell for the post of president at the North American Mission Board.

Conservative Leaders Mobilizing Christians to 'Pray & Act'
Christians across America are being called on to unite in prayer and fasting for the nation from Sept. 30 to Oct. 30 as America faces “unprecedented challenges.”

Thousands Expected to Attend End Times Scholar's 5th Annual Prophecy Conference
Southern California megachurch pastor Phil Hotsenpiller will be hosting a three-day seminar over the Labor Day weekend to discuss theological perspectives of current events and their relation to the “last days.”

N.Y. School District Changes Its Anti-Rosary Policy
A school district in New York has decided to eliminate a policy that prohibited students from wearing rosary beads following a months-long battle with a Christian legal group.

Va. School Principal Rebuked Over 'Candid' Response to New Christian Club
A middle school principal who sought to avoid controversy over the formation of a Christian club on campus created some when he sent a "candid" e-mail to his staff.

Rights Group: Cuban Church Leader Arrested on 'False' Charges
A Christian human rights group is calling on Cuban authorities to release a respected church leader who was unexpectedly arrested this week and taken to a town in Central Cuba, where he is expected to stand trial.

New International Director Appointed for Tearfund
Tearfund’s disaster management director of has been appointed as the U.K.-based humanitarian agency’s new international director, according to an announcement Thursday.

Commentary: We Are One
Most churches would agree that any segregation arising from racial or economic bigotry runs contrary to the nature of the gospel and should not be tolerated. But there’s another kind of segregation, perhaps more subtle, that many churches today have unapologetically embraced.

Commentary: The Predicament - Collins, Embryos, Evolution, and the Sanctity of Life
The most promising avenues of stem-cell research are using cells derived from adult cells, not from embryos. The absolute determination of some researchers to destroy human embryos cannot be explained by scientific determination alone.

Q&A: How to Make Church Attendance More Than Just a Habit
Q: I admit that I only go to church out of habit. But I know this isn't right, and I ought to be getting more out of it. I don't plan to drop out, but how can I get out of this rut?

What is CBLN?

We’re searching for Christian Business / Professionals

A growing number of consumers and businesses alike are committed to patronizing and partnering with “Kingdom Businesses”. One motivation is that often a portion of what is paid to a Christian business person for a product or service goes back into the Lord’s work. Also it pleases the Lord when Christians help and serve each other.

Our chapters are organized by businesses / professionals having common customers / prospects that focus on business to business products and services.

The "blend" of our concept is 30% business development and 70% fellowship / spiritual development.

Chapter Meeting Outline
Breakfast or Lunch Meeting twice a month 1 hr duration -Sharp

Grace
Personal introductions (15 sec. ea.)
Guest introductions (all guests pre qualified)
Share leads cards
Member showcase (10 min)
or Guest or Group Discussion Question
Networking time / praise reports
Prayer Requests
Dismiss

Statement of Principles
All members of the Christian Business Leads Network proclaim the following:

“I have received Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. I pledge to conduct business in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Bible and that expected of a Christian Business / Professional person”

“I also support the following GOALS;”

To encourage and support my fellow members as Christ centered Business / Professional people
Scripture references; Ec 4:12, Ro 14:19, Ro 15:2, Pr 27:17
To promote commerce between Christian businesses
Scripture references: Gal 6:10, Ro 15:5-6
To put my relationship with God, My Pastor, Home church and Family above all

Chapter Membership Guidelines
Primarily market Biz-2-Biz
No competing businesses
Must be sponsored by an existing member
Agree / sign statement of principles
Approval by entire chapter membership
Participate in meetings
Payment of modest annual dues