What is it?
The Exchange exists to provide a forum for GLC collaboration surrounding the topics of Missional Vibrancy and Financial Viability.
We will host an online session approximately once every six weeks (see the schedule below), featuring guest speakers, topical presentations, and educational opportunities (30 minutes). Additionally, we will intentionally leave a considerable amount of time (1 hour) for pastors and ministry leaders to discuss and collaborate on the actual visions and endeavors our GLC churches are engaged in. Discussion groups will have the opportunity to continue their discussion beyond the session's end time. The Exchange is also providing a private Facebook page to promote continued discussion between sessions.
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Who is this for?
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All GLC pastors, associate pastors, and church lay-leaders (via invitation from their pastor). Pastors may choose to include specific financial and/or ministry lay-leaders that are key Kingdom workers within the innovative ministries and entrepreneurial practices at their churches.
Why Should You Participate?
Simply stated, together is better! The Exchange is providing an opportunity for our church leaders to share ideas, stories, knowledge, advice, resources, encouragement, and prayer. Together we have the mind of Christ (I Cor. 2:16).
Something to Consider
The word "exchange" implies both give and take. In other words, come not only for yourselves but for each other too. When we choose to invest in each other, ultimately everybody gains!
Please Register for The Exchange
After registering you may attend all events The Exchange offers, both now and in the future.
Mark Your Calendars!
Monday, September 9th
6:30 pm CST & 7:30 pm EST
What's Happening at
East Dayton Fellowship?
Pastor Zach Spidel
Pastor Zach's journey of planting a church in Dayton is nothing short of inspiring. He has faced many challenges, but continues to exude joy for the work he does and the people who have become his church-family. The Church is located in an area where many are faced with an abundance of needs. It presents many challenges, such as deciding what ministries are needed most and how to support them, not only financially, but also with limited human resources. The church currently offers a free breakfast before worship each Sunday morning, and a lunch-to-go after the service. Additionally, their Friday Ministries include a free hot lunch, a food pantry and a clothing closet, and they are also taking steps toward creating a community garden.
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I encourage you to read an article Pastor Zach wrote titled, "When You Saw Me Naked." located on page 8 of the Winter 2024 publication of Shalom! It touched me to my core.
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Come to hear Pastor Zach share about the joys and hurdles East Dayton hs experienced along the way. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and interact with him throught the evening.