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\u201cFor the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is God\u2019s power to us who are being saved.\u201d
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** NEWS FLASH ALERT **<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mimbres and Surrounding Areas Evacuated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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*THIS MONTH’S SPECIAL*<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Early Registration Closes July 5!<\/h2>\n\n\n
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We are in need of a lot of items for the No Sale Yard Sale for this event. If you would like to donate anything, please contact FBC Silver City @ (575) 388-1582.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get it now and keep up to date minute-by-minute with all things BCNM!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tipo de Recurso<\/th>Ministro<\/th>Enlace<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Breve Devocionales<\/td>Hno. Lester Reyes<\/td>Faithlife<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Editorial<\/td>Dr. Ricardo Rivera<\/td>El Misionero Bautista<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Multiplication Pipeline – Send Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

URGENT NEED in SW New Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Finding people to serve and lead is difficult. Multiplication Pipeline helps you train leaders and send your congregation on mission. Use our simple, proven survey tools and online training system. Identify and train missional leaders within your congregation. Multiply the ministry of your church in your community and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outreach Trailers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\nThe Sports Trailer is made possible through the generous gifts of BCNM churches to the Cooperative Program. To reserve the trailer contact Cheryl @ 505-924-2314 or email cvaughn@bcnm.com<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nThe Events Trailer is available to all of the association churches. To reserve the trailer, please contact Linda @ 575-522-6764 or email
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Sunrise Kitchen Cafe <\/strong>
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FBC Anthony
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Visits This Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hispanic Camp 2025 @ Inlow was awesome! Our theme was “In His Steps”. Great fellowship and study time with over 190 campers! Praise the Lord! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Got to hear Marius Labienus Judaicus of Legion I Italica speak on Spiritual Warfare & The Armor of God @ God Revival Ministry in Deming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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SWBA celebrated Rev. Joe Bob Newman ordination on May 18th. He has been pastoring the churches in Animas and Rodeo since the passing of our dear brother, Rev. Leroy Lacy. We had a full house and a great time of fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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aRTICLE OF THE MONTH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

7 Good Reasons to Leave a Church <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By Brett McCracken<\/strong>, Senior Editor for the Gospel Coalition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discerning the Good from the Bad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our consumer society, where prevailing wisdom says we should be loyal to products or brands only insofar as our needs and tastes are satisfied, it can be easy for churchgoers to have a very low threshold for leaving a church. The preaching loses some luster. The children\u2019s ministry isn\u2019t as fun as it could be. The worship leader\u2019s hairstyle becomes bothersome. There are lots of bad reasons for leaving a church. But what are some legitimate reasons for leaving a church? Here are seven:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The church abandons orthodoxy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your church begins to fudge on matters of orthodoxy, placing cultural relevance or social gospel initiatives above sound doctrine and biblical authority, look for another church. Sometimes a church outright embraces heresy and it is loud and clear, but more often the march away from orthodoxy is a slow and hard-to-discern series of small compromises. If you see your church headed in that direction and your alarm bells go unheeded, get out sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The church becomes more about politics than Jesus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in a church that succumbs to the broader culture’s current \u201cpolitics is everything\u201d orientation, placing political activism above Jesus worship and gospel proclamation, you should look for another church. A church that is more interested in advancing a political party\u2019s agenda than in advancing God\u2019s mission is not a church where you should stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Transformation is absent.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Churches are not meant to be inert institutions where nothing and no one is ever changed. On the contrary, a church should be a living, growing organism where the Holy Spirit is sanctifying believers, changing lives, and transforming communities. If your church never sees people being saved or baptized, if church members never grow, and if nothing in the surrounding city is changing for the better because of the church, it might be time to find a new church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. You live too far away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you\u2019ve moved a bit farther away from your church and the distance begins to pose challenges to your connection there. You find yourself going to fewer church events and meeting fewer people in your neighborhood who know about your church. When it comes to church, proximity is important. If there is no overlap between the people you worship alongside and the people who live in your neighborhood or city, it might be a good reason to find another church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. You have no opportunity to serve.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every church member should be serving in their church in some capacity, whether it be welcoming guests at the door, taking up the offering, teaching Sunday School classes, or helping out in some other way. If you are in a church where there are literally no opportunities to serve (and this would be a very rare church indeed!), it might be a good reason to find a church where you can serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. You cannot submit to the leaders.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself unable to defer to the authority of your church’s appointed leaders, and you\u2019ve tried but can’t seem to resolve your issues with the leadership, it might be time to look for another church. Churchgoers who are chronically subverting leaders, or at loggerheads with them on everything from music style to preaching topics, are not happy or helpful churchgoers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. The church is homogenous and insular.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a common problem, because humans are naturally prone to group together in like-minded communities that will naturally start to look inward and exist for themselves more than anything. But this is not healthy for a church. If everyone in your church looks the same (same life stage, same socioeconomic status, same culture, same ethnicity, etc.) and if your church feels more like a country club community than an outward-minded community on mission, look for another church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prayer & Support for Our CC Summer Missionaries<\/h2>

christian challenge collegiate ministries of BCNM <\/p>
We have 40 students from seven of our campuses who will be serving either overseas or stateside. Currently, they are seeking to raise financial support. Ask the Lord to use this journey of faith to teach them how to trust Him. If you would like to help them, you can go to:

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IMMIGRATION RECENT ISSUES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Churches have a long history of providing sanctuary to immigrants and others. However, the recent policy for enforcing immigration laws in sensitive locations such as in churches has changed. The Department of Justice in the State of New Mexico has provided a document to assist New Mexico’s places of worship in responding to immigration issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CHURCH INSURANCE WOES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are aware that insurance companies are dropping or cancelling many of our churches for varying reasons. If your church is looking for insurance and you need help or assistance regarding this, please call our Business Administrator, Gerald Farley @ 505-924-2310 or email: gfarley@bcnm.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OF NEW MEXICO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Volunteers Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CEF volunteers play a vital role in our mission to nurture children\u2019s spiritual growth through collaboration and community engagement. Imagine the positive impact you can make in the lives of children in your area! If you\u2019re interested in being a part of this meaningful journey, we invite you to reach out to Dee White at 575-202-5454 or cefofnewmexico@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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July 12 – SNM Good News Club Training – 1:00-4:00pm @ E. Free Church in Las Cruces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home is always seeking qualified, committed Christian men and women who have a heart for service.  Contact NMBCH at 575-359-1254 or email careers@nmbch.com<\/a>. You can also click here<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SHEPHERD’S CLOSET<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This food ministry is based out of The Church at the Butte<\/strong>. They receive about 15k pounds of food from Roadrunner every 1st Monday, 3rd Thursday and 4th Friday at 8:30am. They can use all the help possible as most of the volunteers are over 70. To volunteer or see how you can get plugged in, please contact Tami Smith, Ministry Leader of Shepherd’s Closet, at 575-740-9615 or email church@churchatthebutte.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CHURCH PLANTING in new mexico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Missions Mobilization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If we want to reach New Mexicans for Christ, we need to partner with Church Planters that God is using and bringing to our state. We have compiled a list of Church Planters that are currently in need of partners to come alongside in prayer, outreach, building endeavors & financial support. By partnering together, we can make a huge impact! Bring it before the church and pray how the Lord will lead you in supporting our Church Plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact our Mission Mobilization Team Leader, Matt Thackerson @ 505-604-9018 or email: mthackerson@bcnm.com<\/a> to find out more on how to become a Church Plant Partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1<\/strong><\/td>Castillo<\/td>Miguel<\/td>La Familia de Dios<\/td>Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/th>Jordan<\/td>Clark<\/td>Word Baptist Church<\/td>Espa\u00f1ola<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/strong><\/td>Garcia <\/td>Ruben<\/td>Iglesia Hermosa<\/td>Espa\u00f1ola<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/strong><\/td>Guasco<\/td>Paul<\/td>New Plant<\/td>Rio Rancho<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/th>Hardy<\/td>Jesse<\/td>River Community Church<\/td>Questa<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/th>Kulp<\/td>Thomas<\/td>Horizon Church<\/td>Bosque Farms<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/th>Mendoza<\/td>Juan<\/td>Jesus El Buen Pastor<\/td>Alamogordo<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/strong><\/td>Mitchell<\/td>Derek<\/td>Thrive City Church<\/td>Las Cruces<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/th>Nakka<\/td>Solomon<\/td>Freedom Life Church<\/td>Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/th>Pearson<\/td>Justin<\/td>Restore Church<\/td>Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/th>Rice<\/td>Bobby<\/td>Do\u00f1a Ana County Cowboy Church<\/td>Las Cruces<\/td><\/tr>
12<\/th>Rivera<\/td>Jordan<\/td>Iglesia de Cristo<\/td>Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr>
13<\/th>Rocha<\/td>Oscar<\/td>Casa de Oraci\u00f3n Horeb<\/td>Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr>
14<\/strong><\/td>Simpson <\/td>Adam<\/td>Desert to Summit<\/td>Taos<\/td><\/tr>
15<\/strong><\/td>Skipper<\/td>Cory<\/td>Anchor East<\/td>Albuquerque<\/td><\/tr>
16<\/th>Soto<\/td>Stephen<\/td>Generation Church<\/td>Farmington<\/td><\/tr>
17<\/strong><\/td>Tan<\/td>Nguyen<\/td>Vietnamese Agape Church<\/td>Los Lunas\/Belen<\/td><\/tr>
18<\/th>Vasquez<\/td>Juan<\/td>Agua de Vida<\/td>Chaparral<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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You and your church don’t necessarily need to begin a ministry or reinvent the wheel that is already at work sharing the gospel and meeting the needs of your local community. These ministries have already done the groundwork and even been given an open door at strategic places and have been accepted by the people they are ministering to. For the most part, these ministries are also in need of volunteers and financial support. Bless each other by partnering and serving your local community together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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My hope and prayer for these newsletters is to keep all of us updated on the Kingdom work that is being done in the SouthWest region of New Mexico. God is at work always and He has us serving together in this area for such a time as this. Let\u2019s partner together to reach all of New Mexico with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and let\u2019s see God\u2019s mighty goodness all around us! Always remember that we are on the same team \u2013 God\u2019s team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Let me know how I or any of our BCNM staff can serve you and the wonderful church family you are a part of. It is our privilege and joy. God bless you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Please email any testimonies, events, pictures & info of a particular outreach, mission trip or special event, and flyers of workshops, conferences, or trainings that others may benefit from and that you would like me to share in future newsletters to lolmos@bcnm.com<\/em>
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\u201cEXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM A GREAT GOD, ATTEMPT GREAT THINGS FOR GOD\u201d<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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