Intentional Learning Fellowships

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.

We have groups for full-time ministers and bi-vocational ministers. This fall we are adding a group for women in ministry and second chair leaders.

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.

ILF for Vocational Ministers

(The OGVM Group)

This group is for anyone serving in vocational ministry. They meet once a month from 9:30 am through lunch. This semester we will be reading "Lead Like a Shepherd" by Larry Osborne.

MEETING DATES for GAMBRELL & FRIENDS:

• Aug. 20 @ 9:30 am — Gambrell ILF & Friends (FBC Kenedy)

  • • • Section 1: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (from Lead Like a Shepherd)

• Sept. 3 @ 9:30 am — Gambrell ILF & Friends (FBC Kenedy)

  • • • Section 2: THINK LIKE A SHEPHERD (from Lead Like a Shepherd)

• Oct. 1 @ 9:30 am — Gambrell ILF & Friends (FBC Kenedy)

  • • • Section 3: SERVE WITH ENTHUSIASM (from Lead Like a Shepherd)

• Nov. 5 @ 9:30 am — Gambrell ILF & Friends (FBC Kenedy)

  • • • Section 4: LEAD BY EXAMPLE (from Lead Like a Shepherd)

• Dec. 3 @ 9:30 am — Gambrell ILF & Friends (FBC Kenedy)

  • • • Section 5: TAKE THE LONG VIEW (from Lead Like a Shepherd)

MEETING DATES for GONZALES & FRIENDS:

• Aug. 22 @ 9:30 am — Gonzales ILF & Friends (Flatonia BC)

  1. 1. • Section 1: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (from Lead Like a Shepherd)

• Sept. 5 @ 9:30 am — Gonzales ILF & Friends (Flatonia BC)

  1. 1. • Section 2: THINK LIKE A SHEPHERD (from Lead Like a Shepherd)

• Oct. 3 @ 9:30 am — Gonzales ILF & Friends (Flatonia BC)

  1. 1. • Section 3: SERVE WITH ENTHUSIASM (from Lead Like a Shepherd)

• Nov. 7 @ 9:30 am — Gonzales ILF & Friends (Flatonia BC)

  1. 1. • Section 4: LEAD BY EXAMPLE (from Lead Like a Shepherd)

• Dec. 5 @ 9:30 am — Gonzales ILF & Friends (Flatonia BC)

  1. 1. • Section 5: TAKE THE LONG VIEW (from Lead Like a Shepherd)

SCBA ILF for Bi-Vocational Ministers

(The BIVO Group)

This group is for anyone serving in bi-vocational ministry. They meet quarterly on  Saturday mornings for a couple of hours. They will typically utilizes articles, video resources, podcasts, etc. Contact Matt Singleton, DOM, to join this group and he will provide details as the group nears each meeting. 

MEETING DATES for SCBA BI-VOCATIONAL MINISTERS:

• • Aug. 24 @ 7:00 am — SCBA Bi-Vocational Minister's ILF (FBC Nixon)

    • For August's meeting we will be discussing a recent podcast episode with Dr. Scott Jones, pastor at FBC Rockport. Listen to the podcast episode HERE.

  • Nov. 2 @ 7:00 am — SCBA Bi-Vocational Minister's ILF (FBC Nixon)

ILF for Women in Vocational Ministry

(The WIVM Group)

This group is for women serving in vocational ministry in the realm of worship, students, children, etc. This is a new group, which plans to meet quarterly for no more than two hours. They are reading through "The Leader's Journey" and their next meeting will be on Monday, November 4th at 10:00 am (FBC La Vernia). You can RSVP for this group HERE. The hope is to develop a group for women in ministry in each association, but for now we will have one, SCBA-wide, group.

ILF for Second Chair Vocational Ministers

(The 2NDC Group)

This group is for anyone serving in vocational ministry as a second chair leader (associate, worship, students, children, missions, etc.). This group will be led by Chad Humphrey, Worship and Community Pastor at FBC La Vernia. They will be reading "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge." Meetings will take place at FBC La Vernia on Monday's at 10:00 a.m. in the "Rack" Bible study cabin. If you would be interested in participating or helping lead a group for second chair leaders, please contact Matt Singleton and he will put you in touch with Chad.

• October 21st -- Chapters 1

• November 11th -- Chapter 2

• December 9th -- Chapter 3

• January 13th -- Chapters 4-5

• February 10th -- Chapter 6

• March 17th -- Chapter 7

• April 14th -- Chapter 8

• May 12th -- Chapters 9-10