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Introducing ABCNJ's New Women in Ministry Team! |
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Written by ABCNJ Team
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Friday, 04 April 2008 |
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ABCNJ is pleased to announce that we have called Rev. Linda Pepe and Minister Gina C. Jacobs-Strain to serve as part-time Associate Regional Pastors for Women in Ministry, effective April 1, 2008. Linda will serve primarily the southern part of the region, while Gina will focus on the northern associations. "I believe that God has great things in store for our women in ministry," said Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, ABCNJ Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor. "Both Linda and Gina bring vision, energy and a deep appreciation for the gifts and calling of women in ministry, and they will serve them with great skill and caring."
 Rev. Linda Pepe When taking a break, you can find her playing with her fabulously beautiful granddaughter or enjoying a cup of coffee with her musician husband, John. She’d love to have a cup of coffee with you sometime soon.
 Gina C. Jacobs-Strain
She attended Rutgers University, where she received a BA in Psychology and was certified to teach grades kindergarten to 12th grade. She was a banker for 20 years spending 14 years with JP Morgan Chase, as Senior Credit Officer, managing a $2 billion portfolio for a Tax Exempt Lending Group. She serves on the board of directors of the Far Brook School in Short Hills, NJ. She currently serves as the Chaplain of the North Jersey Chapter of Jack and Jill where she has also served in various positions on the Executive Board. She enjoys reading, tennis, traveling and cooking and spending as much time as possible with her family and friends.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 12 April 2008 )
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WIM Changing of the Guard |
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Written by Rev. Dr. Gloria White, Assoc. Regional Pastor WIM
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Thursday, 25 October 2007 |
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Although I resigned from the position as of September 30, 2007, I agreed to remain responsible for the last gathering of this year. Today, October 25, 2007, is the day! A number of WIM from throughout the region will be meeting at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit at 6:30 p.m.to hear first hand what the Lord has placed on the heart of the Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer , ABCNJ Executive Minister, for this ministry. Regardless of the specifics of our new direction, our work will continue and the Lord will continue to be glorified in our diverse ministries. Too often, we function as if it is the other person who should pick up the baton and challenge us to reach new heights. This time it may very well be you who has been ordained to help women throughout the State of New Jersey better realize what God has for us. Please be prayerful and attentive to what the Spirit has to say. I encourage you to reach out to your area minister or Dr. Spitzer with your concerns and needs. It has been a blessing and an honor to serve you these last six years. May we continue to be diligent in our service for our Lord and Savior. Be blessed all, Gloria White, ABCNJ Women in Ministry |
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WIM Changing of the Guard |
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Written by Rev. Dr. Gloria White, Assoc. Regional Pastor WIM
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Friday, 05 October 2007 |
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Precious Sisters in Christ, Our last WIM gathering of the year is Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 6:30 p.m., at Fountain BC in Summit and it will be a time together that you won't want to miss! Dinner will be served at no cost to you. Register your attendance with me at
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. The Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, ABCNJ Executive Minister and Sr. Regional Pastor, will be sharing his vision for the future of our ministry and you need to be present to also have your needs heard. Great things have been done for the Lord through you and even greater things are on the horizon. Please be prayerful as to where you can make a contribution to our work and if the Lord is nudging you to become part of the next wave of leadership. Looking forward to a glorious 2008!!! Hallelujah!! |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 October 2007 )
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New Brunswick WIM on the National Scene |
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Written by Rev. Dr. Gloria White, Assoc. Regional Pastor WIM
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Tuesday, 28 August 2007 |
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The Lord has done it again and our territory has been enlarged! The Rev. Mayra Castaneda, FBC New Brunswick, is now the Assistant Director of the Education and Leadership Ministries Commission of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA. In her recent elevation, Rev. Castaneda provides resources, consultation, training, and support for a host of designated ministries within Christian denominations throughout the U.S. In addition to faciliating workshops and conferences, she provides specific program expertise in children and family ministries, youth ministries, ministries with the disabled, ministries with the deaf community, and ministries with the Latino/Hispanic community. We are honored that she is an active member of the ABCNJ community and pray God's blessings on her new assignment. Please go to www.ncccusa.org/elmc to learn more about her work for the Lord. Congratulations Mayra! Praise be to God! |
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Where is your ministry today? |
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Written by Rev. Dr. Gloria White, Assoc. Regional Pastor WIM
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Wednesday, 18 July 2007 |
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Recently, I received an email from a WIM whom the Lord had me connect with during the Biennial. During our converstion in DC, she poured out her heart as it related to her frustrations in ministry. It was a time of listening, sharing, crying, and laughter. We mapped out a doable strategy to help jump start her ministerial career. In today's email, she shared with noticeable joy that she had already put some of our strategies in place and was working towards bringing the others to fruition. This sister had clearly planned her work and was working her plan. Sometimes, we need someone who is outside the forest to help us see more than green. Where is your ministry today? If you are in a rut, we are here to help you. There are many other WIM who have been where you are and will share with you their wisdom. That rut can soon be a thing of the past! Reach out so that we can help someone...YOU! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 18 July 2007 )
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