DCBC SPOTLIGHT
PASTORS’ CHAT On the second Tuesday of every
month,
pastors
from
across our convention gather to share
thoughts
connections.
and
We
make
frequently
consider an article on a topic, such
as
pastoral
concerns,
leadership, theology or some current issue, to undergird our conversation.
While
not
everyone reads the article ahead of time, we regularly have
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thoughtful, encouraging and sometimes challenging conversations. New connections
On May 10, American Baptist
are made, and we frequently resource one
Attorney David Ball will offer a
another as a result of gathering! Some of the
presentation
questions we’ve explored include have you
Prevention and Preparedness” — a
ever considered how Ted Lasso’s leadership
timely topic given the recent upsurge
style
of cases being filed by victims of
might
influence
your
pastoral
on
“Litigation
Jr.’s
child sexual abuse, many of whom
leadership? And, have you thought of the
allege abuse by church employees or
baby Jesus in light of Elf on the Shelf?
volunteers. Mr. Ball offers six
leadership?
How
about
MLK
important
Following is some information about our
recommendations
for
churches to help them prevent
upcoming Pastors’ chats: On April 12, leading up to Holy
liability from arising and to be
Week, we’ll meet online via Zoom at
prepared if litigation comes their way.
10 a.m. as a time of refreshment.
We invite you to join us at 10 a.m. for an
Come to simply pause and be
enriching time on the second Tuesday of each
refreshed for the long week ahead.
month
for
the
Pastors’
Chat.
Visit
www.dcbaptist.org for more information!
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