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ST. JOSEPH \u2013<\/b> Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church here substituted its normal Sunday morning Bible study classes, April 18, with sessions aimed at helping adults learn how to reach and disciple the next generation. The Frederick Family Conference drew a larger crowd\u2014more than 10% larger\u2014than FBBC\u2019s recent average attendance.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe had quite a few families with young children come, some of them for the first time,\u201d says FBBC Senior Pastor Scott Gilbert. Around 500 people attended, which \u201cspeaks to the interest that many have in ensuring that the church partners well with the home in ministering to the next generation.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

The conference was part of FBBC\u2019s \u201cfamily equipping\u201d ministry model to train members\u2014whether or not they have children\u2014in reaching and discipling the next generation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The conference was spread over a Saturday evening and throughout the Sunday morning adult Bible study period. It was designed so every individual could discover their role in reaching and discipling children, teens, and college students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Switching out the regular Bible study classes for breakout sessions allowed participants to gain tools in discipling different generations, gather information about foster care and adoption options, get guidance on living one\u2019s faith in today\u2019s culture, and reach out in the community.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal was really to minister to everyone,\u201d Gilbert says.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhether they are single or married, whether they\u2019re parents or grandparents, whether they are empty-nesters or have no children\u2026(anyone) can play a role in discipling the kids and teens in our church and ministering to those outside.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The family conference also fit FBBC\u2019s desire to move \u201cdeeper, stronger, farther,\u201c Gilbert says. \u201cWe\u2019re seeking to grow deeper in a relationship with Christ, grow stronger as a church, and go farther out with the gospel.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Going farther means providing opportunities for the church to \u201cimpact on the city for the needs of people here and for the gospel going forth in our city,\u201d he says. <\/span><\/p>\n

Every month the church opens its facility to the Second Harvest Community Food Bank for a drive-thru food distribution. FBBC\u2019s annual iServe event brings young students together from local churches to serve in community projects such as nursing home visits, neighborhood clean-up events, and in-home meal distribution. More than 1,000 children have participated in iServe since 2009.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1999, FBBC established the Center For Biblical Counseling (CBC). It\u2019s led by Certified Biblical Counselor Vikki Crouch, who provides biblically-based, free counsel to people struggling with marital issues, addictions, and other life challenges. <\/span><\/p>\n

Gilbert says Crouch\u2019s work has helped many people reconcile relationships or work through issues while giving them \u201cthe truth about who God is and what His word says.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Begun by a layperson with sign language training, the church\u2019s deaf ministry includes a handful of translators who provide Bible study to a deaf fellowship and also interpret for Sunday services that are aired online. The ministry has attracted new members but more importantly, \u201csome have had the gospel presented to them in their language,\u201d Gilbert says.<\/span><\/p>\n

The church offers intergenerational programs to help families grow deeper in their faith.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every other week Moms For Life meets. It\u2019s similar to Mothers of Preschoolers where women can offer and receive parenting encouragement and help. Another program, Apples of Gold, partners mature female mentors to younger women. Practical faith-building activities range from topical Bible studies to cooking demonstrations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Complementing the women\u2019s ministries are specific men\u2019s activities, including a mentoring program, annual retreat, and conference to help men grow as Godly individuals,\u00a0 <\/span>husbands, and fathers.<\/span><\/p>\n

FBBC\u2019s unique Equip U is a teaching course devoted to strengthening Christian disciples through studies in theology, church history, and apologetics. <\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from these programs and ministries FBBC has dozens more that touch every age group to help engage them in the church and grow in Christ. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope to see the Spirit stirring in people to step up and do the things God is calling them to do,\u201d Gilbert says. \u201cWe want every single person in the congregation using the gifts God has given them to serve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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