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Spokane Valley Ministerial Association
Pastors' Monthly Lunch Meetings
Ministerial Association Community Projects
ValleyHUB welcomes volunteers and donated equipment
Workshops for Pastors
Plans are underway for the 2008-2009 season as we continue on the theme: CONNECTING. As we serve the entire community, we want to make sure the association keeps good connections with leaders in all nine major spheres in society:
1. Spiritual/social -- churches, NGOs, service clubs
2. Government/politics -- city councils, planning commissions, police, courts
3. Homes/blocks -- neighborhood watch, SCOPE
4. Business/economy -- Chambers of Commerce, industrial chaplaincy, finance
5. Education -- school districts, colleges and universities, Christian schools
6. Health care -- hospitals, clinics, retirement homes, rest homes, care facilities
7. Media -- radio, TV, print media, internet, cableTV (Channel 14)
8. Culture/entertainment -- performing arts
9. Sports -- Valley HUB, sports teams and leagues
SVMA includes pastors, staff members, youth pastors, chaplains, and leaders of several para-church and community organizations all working together for the common good. The focus is ministry, not a particular doctrine, denomination, or worship style. We see our mission to serve God and our communities.
In addition to independent congregations, many denominational groups participate including Assemblies of God, Baptist, Christian, Community of Christ, Free Methodist, Lutheran, Messianic Synagogue, Nazarene, Orthodox Christian, Presbyterian, Real Life Ministries, Roman Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, United Church of Christ, United Methodist, and Wesleyan.
Community groups that work closely with the association include Catholic Charities, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Interfaith Hospitality, Spokane Council of Ecumenical Ministries, Spokane Valley Partners (S.V. Community Center and Food Bank), Union Gospel Mission, Valley Christian School, Valley Meals-on-Wheels, and ValleyFest. We encourage all congregations to support these fine organizations with donations and volunteers.
SVMA Pastors Luncheons
NO MORE BROWN BAGS - All luncheons are catered this season!
Thursday, September 4, 12 noon
Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo, Liberty Lake
Meal catered by Daniel De Haro and Outback Steakhouse at Valley Mall.
Guest: Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich, Spokane County
Ministry Report by TBD
Catered lunch. Click here to make email reservation.
Thursday, October 2, 12 noon
Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. 8th, Greenacres
Meal catered by Chaplain Manuel Denning and Good Samaritan Village.
Guest: Mayor Wendy Van Orman, City of Liberty Lake
Ministry Report by TBD
Catered lunch. Click here to make email reservation.
Thursday, November 6, 12 noon
Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond, Spokane Valley
Meal catered by Pastor David Johnson and Valley United Methodist Church.
Guest: Mayor Richard Munson, City of Spokane Valley
Ministry Report by TBD
Catered lunch. Click here to make email reservation.
Thursday, December 4, 12 noon
Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo, Liberty Lake
Meal catered by Chapel in the Valley.
Guest: TBD
Ministry Report by TBD
Catered lunch. Click here to make email reservation.
Thursday, January 8, 12 noon
Valley Open Bible Church, 905 N. McDonald Road, Spokane Valley.
Meal catered by Pastor Gary Hebden and Valley Open Bible Church.
Guest: TBD
Ministry Report by TBD
Catered lunch. Click here to make email reservation.
Thursday, February 5, 12 noon
Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. 8th, Greenacres.
Meal catered by Chaplain Manuel Denning and Good Samaritan Village.
Guest: TBD
Ministry Report by TBD
Catered lunch. Click here to make email reservation.
Thursday, March 5, 12 noon
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams, Spokane Valley.
Meal catered by Msgn John Steiner and St. Mary's Church.
Guest: TBD
Ministry Report by TBD
Catered lunch. Click here to make email reservation.
Thursday, April 2, 12 noon
Valley Assembly, 15618 E. Broadway, Spokane Valley.
Meal catered by Pastor Kent Mankins and Valley Assembly.
Guest: TBD
Ministry Report by TBD
Catered lunch. Click here to make email reservation.
Thursday, May 7, 12 noon
New Hope Christian Center, 1108 E. Argonne, Spokane Valley.
Meal catered by Pastor Lee Hunt and New Hope Christian Center.
Guest: TBD
Ministry Report by TBD
Catered lunch. Click here to make email reservation.
Thursday, June 4, 12 noon
Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. 8th, Greenacres
Meal catered by Chaplain Manuel Denning and Good Samaritan Village.
Guest: TBD
Ministry Report by TBD
Catered lunch. Click here to make email reservation.
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SVMA Community Projects
The people listed below are taking the lead in these community projects. Contact each one individually for more information.
| Spokane Valley Ministerial Association |
Ian Robertson,
389-3211 |
Vision casting. Liaison with new pastors and community leaders. |
| Ministerial Assoc. Monthly Luncheons |
Ian Robertson, 389-3211 |
Pastors meet monthly for fellowship, education, and planning. |
| Neighborhood Watch Task Force |
Al Hulten,
924-0466 |
Motivate and mobilize members to become involved. More safe and secure blocks. Prayer, care, share! |
| Spokane Valley Partners |
Chuck Wilkes, Jr,
869-6279 |
Serve on SVP Board. Meeting needs of the poor and needy in our community. |
| Spokane ValleyHUB |
Ian Robertson,
389-3211 |
This new "regional sports center" provides a safe place for youth. |
| Industrial Chaplain Task Force |
Chaplain Dave Bon, 466-5268 |
Provide volunteer chaplains for Spokane Valley area businesses. |
| Youth Ministries Task Force |
Chris Rogne, 999-4560 OR Gordon Fitch, 362-1182 |
A forum for youth workers, this group hosts regular events for youth in Spokane Valley area. |
| Ministry to Prisoners and Families |
Lauri Clark Strait, 926-3691 |
Ministering to children of prisoners with Goodwill and "Mentoring Children of Promise." |
| Invocations, Spokane Valley City Council |
Darrell Cole,
924-9775 |
Schedule pastors to give the invocation at regular meetings. |
| Invocations, Millwood Town Council |
Manuel Denning,
926-8490 |
Schedule pastors to give the invocation at regular meetings. |
| Invocations, Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce |
Chris Armstrong,
924-3705 |
Schedule pastors to give the invocation at monthly breakfast meetings and other events. |
| Upward Basketball, Soccer, and Cheerleading |
Debbie Weisen,
(864) 706-3500 |
Debbie is now working for Upward responsible for ten western states. |
| Resources and Communications |
Craig Goodwin,
924-2350 |
Find better, faster, easier and cheaper ways for pastors and churches to communicate internally and externally. |
| Prayer Meetings |
Al Hulten,
924-0466 |
Prayer meetings for pastors Thursdays, 7 a.m., at Valley Assembly, 15618 E. Broadway. |
Other pastors involved in key community projects include:
Craig Goodwin: Chair, West Valley School District Community Engagement Task Force.
Ian Robertson: Chair, Spokane Valley Planning Commission.
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The HUB welcomes volunteers and donated equipment
The number and quality of volunteers will be most important for success of this new venture. If you are able to give 2-4 hours per month, or even weekly, please email Ian Robertson or call him at 927-0602. Here are some opportunities.
- Data entry, telephoning, receptionist.
- Front desk, during activities.
- Organizing sports leagues and tournaments: basketball, volleyball, badminton.
- Supervising after-school activities, including mentoring, tutoring.
- Assisting in The HUB Pub 'n Grub, preparing and serving food and beverages.
If your congregation, business, or organization is considering a gift to help the HUB purchase furnishings and equipment, here is the "wish list" and approximate costs. If you have questions, please email Ian Robertson or call him at 927-0602.
- Tables ($49) and chairs ($20) (Costco - Lifetime).
- Office desks, bookshelves, other office furniture
- Table Tennis tables
Thanks for considering these needs! Central Valley Little League is donating a batting cage and pitching machine. Rhino Sports is supplying several items: volleyball stands and nets, badminton sets, pickle ball sets, batting cage, basketballs, volleyballs, and more. Nikolay and Tatyana Chubenko have provided 80 chairs and 20 tables for the food court, in addition to espresso and other kitchen equipment.
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HUB Workshops for Pastors
Starting dates to be announced
They are planned at TheHUB on the second Thursday of each month.
9:00am -- Registration, including refreshments
9:30am to 11:30am -- Session One
11:30am to 12:30pm -- Peer Group Lunch, catered by local restaurants
12:30pm to 2:30pm -- Session Two
Target start date is September 2008.
Focus
There is a single focus. It is to motivate, train, and mobilize congregations to partner with others to accomplish community transformation. It's a five-step process: personal transformation, relational transformation, ministry transformation, organizational transformation, and community transformation. Participants will be introduced to pastors, authors, and teachers who lead by example. Those who register will join a "peer group" of 8-10 other leaders who are on the same journey.
Location
Spalding Studio, Spokane Valley HUB, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave., Liberty Lake, WA 99016
Topics
| Date |
Session One, 9:30 am |
11:30 am |
Session Two, 12:30 pm |
| TBD |
Ian Robertson, Courageous Leaders, Part 1 |
Peer Group Lunch |
Jack Cosby, Marriage Friendly Communities |
| TBD |
Brian Prior, Reclaiming the Great Commission, Part 1 |
Peer Group Lunch |
Chuck Wilkes, Hidden Legal Issues faced by Churches |
| TBD |
Ian Robertson, The Purpose-Driven Church, Part 1 |
Peer Group Lunch |
Carlton Harvey, Conflict Management |
| TBD |
Ian Robertson, Courageous Leaders, Part 2 |
Peer Group Lunch |
TBD |
| TBD |
Brian Prior, Reclaiming the Great Commission, Part 2 |
Peer Group Lunch |
Chad Wilks, Get Ready for Company |
| TBD |
Ian Robertson, The Purpose-Driven Church, Part 2 |
Peer Group Lunch |
Debbie Weisen, Sports Ministries: Upward and Beyond |
Videotaping
All sessions will be videotaped for webcasting, and for wider distribution on DVD.
Registration Cost
There is no charge for churches that have made a contribution to the HUB Capital Fund Campaign, or have placed the HUB in their budget. For others, we ask a $25 donation per person, or $50 per church, for each workshop.
For more information
Send an email to: PastorIan@aol.com or call Ian Robertson at (509) 927-0602.
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