Can we really be closing in on Thanksgiving and Christmas already?  Whew, where does the time go?

There have been some significant changes at the Headquarters in the area of SDMI.  Several positions have been cut (Adult and Children's Ministry directors and their assistants, the assistant to the coordinators for quizzing and Caravan, and the Communication coordinator).  With that, there will obviously be changes in the administration of SDMI, but Dr. Stevens and the remaining individuals continue to be committed to resourcing the local church as they have in the past.  Let us covenant to pray for our denominational SDMI staff and leadership.

Have you visited The Discipleship Place on the SDMI site lately?  The complete Lay Minister track is online and available for your use--let's have a renewed vision for equipping ourselves for service in God's Kingdom.

Along with the Lay Minister studies, there are myriad resources available for you and your church in a wide range of topics and ministry focus areas.  Check out The Discipleship Place (www.thediscipleshipplace.org) and take advantage of the tremendous work done by our general church staff.

From Patti and me, God bless you, your families, and your ministry for Him.  It is a tremendous privilege to serve alongside you.

brother dave