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Intentional Learning Fellowships are an opportunity for vocational ministers to learn together and build relationships with one another. By "vocational minister" we mean those who serve on church staff and are recognized by their congregation as a minister of the gospel.
Intentional Learning Fellowships are an opportunity for vocational ministers to learn together and build relationships with one another. By "vocational minister" we mean those who serve on church staff and are recognized by their congregation as a minister of the gospel.
Associational ministers are encouraged to invite other vocational ministers in their surrounding communities. They do not have to be a minister of an SCBA church to participate.
Associational ministers are encouraged to invite other vocational ministers in their surrounding communities. They do not have to be a minister of an SCBA church to participate.
Please fill out this brief FORM to sign up for one of the following ILF groups...
FBC KENEDY
FBC KENEDY
This group is for anyone serving in vocational ministry (pastors and ministers).
Leader: Pastor Roland Contreras (The Grove BC--Orange Grove)
Logistics: Meets at FBC Kenedy every month on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to Noon with lunch out.
Learning: Sermon Collaboration - Habakkuk
From ILF Leader, Roland Contreras
This fall, our ILF gatherings will be devoted to collaboratively building a 5 week sermon series through the Book of Habakkuk. Each meeting we will pray together, study a specific passage, share insights and applications, and develop a full three point sermon outline (Intro, Body, Conclusion). Here’s how we’ve divided Habakkuk into five preaching sections...
Fall 2026 Meeting Dates
Tuesday, August 18th @ 9:30 am
SERMON 1: Habakkuk 1:1-4
Tuesday, September 1st @ 9:30 am
SERMON 2: Habakkuk 1:5-11
Tuesday, October 6th @ 9:30 am
SERMON 3: Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
Tuesday, November 3rd @ 9:30 am
SERMON 4: Habakkuk 2:2-20
Tuesday, December 1st @ 9:30 am
SERMON 5: Habakkuk 3:1-19
FLATONIA BC
FLATONIA BC
This group is for anyone serving in vocational ministry (pastors and ministers).
Leader: Matt Singleton (DOM)
Logistics: Meets at Flatonia BC on Thursdays from 10:30 am to Noon with lunch out.
Learning: Building Your Volunteer Base Thru Discipleship
From ILF Leader, Matt Singleton
Every church leader knows they are called to help the church make disciples. They also know that they need volunteers to serve in the many ministry areas of the church. How might these two come together? Authors of "The Trellis & the Vine" give us great insights on this question! This will be our main reading, but we will also learn from one another on effective means of discipleship and building a volunteer base.
Fall 2026 Meeting Dates
Thursday, September 3rd @ 10:30 am
READ CHAPTERS 1-2
Thursday, September 17th @ 10:30 am
READ CHAPTERS 3-5
Thursday, October 1st @ 10:30 am
READ CHAPTERS 6-7
Thursday, October 22nd @ 10:30 am
READ CHAPTERS 8-9
Thursday, November 5th @ 10:30 am
READ CHAPTERS 10-11
Thursday, December 3rd @ 10:30 am
READ CHAPTERS 12
FBC STOCKDALE
FBC STOCKDALE
This group is for anyone serving in vocational ministry as a second chair leader (associate, worship, students, children, missions).
Leader: Chad Humphrey (FBC La Vernia)
Logistics: Meets Monthly on Mondays at FBC Stockdale, 10:00 am -- Noon with Lunch Out
Learning: "Second Chair Leadership: How To Serve, Thrive & Lead From Where You Play"
Fall 2026 Meeting Dates
Monday, August 10th, 2026
Monday, September 14th, 2026
Monday, October 12th, 2026
Monday, November 9th, 2026
Monday, December 7th, 2026
Monday, January 11th, 2027
Monday, February 8th, 2027
Monday, March 1st or 15th, 2027
Monday, April 12th, 2027
Monday, May 10th, 2027
LA ENCHILADITA, NIXON
LA ENCHILADITA, NIXON
This group is for pastors serving in a bi-vocational capacity.
Leader: Pastor James McClure (Northview BC--Floresville)
Logistics: Meets Every Other Month on Saturdays; 7--9 am
Learning: Various Resources
Fall 2026 Meeting Dates
Saturday, January 24th
Saturday, March 21st
Saturday, May 9th
Saturday, July 18th
Saturday, September 19th
Saturday, November 21st
ZOOM
ZOOM
This group is for women serving as ministers in the local church.
Leader: TBD
Logistics: Will meet on the third Monday of every month on Zoom for about an hour.
Learning: "Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership" by Ruth Haley Barton
About the Book
Spiritual Practices for Burnt Out Leaders: "I'm tired of helping others enjoy God―I just want to enjoy God for myself."
With this painful admission, Ruth Haley Barton invites spiritual leaders into an honest exploration of what happens when they lose track of their souls. Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership weaves together contemporary illustrations with penetrating insights from the life of Moses to help ministry leaders care for their own souls so that they may in turn minister well to others.
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership explores topics including:
responding to the dynamics of calling
facing the loneliness of leadership
leading from your authentic self
cultivating spiritual community
discerning God's will together
Each chapter includes a spiritual practice to ensure your soul gets the nourishment it needs. Barton shows that forging and maintaining a life-giving connection with God is the best choice you can make for yourself and for those you lead.
SCHEDULE...
SUMMER BREAK!
Monday, August 17th -- Chapters 7 & 8
Monday, September 21st -- Chapters 9 & 10
Monday, October 19th -- Chapters 11 & 12
Monday, November 16th -- Chapters 13 & Afterword
FBC KENEDY
FBC KENEDY
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