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January 2023

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Welcome New Board Member Matthew Leung

BSF is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew Leung of Melbourne, Australia to its Board of Directors. Matthew has served in BSF as a Group Leader, Area Personnel, Coach/Trainer, Sample Lecturer, WordGo Teaching Team member, Ambassador in Visakhaputnam, India, and Headquarters staff member. He currently serves as Online Area Personnel and Secretary of the BSF Australia Board of Directors.
In his professional life, Matthew is a senior corporate attorney across energy and communication industries who has experience in data analytics and consumer data rights. He is a citizen of the United States, Australia, and Hong Kong, and he speaks fluent Cantonese, Mandarin, French, and English.
We are thankful Matthew brings his deep ministry knowledge and Australian and Asian perspectives (both legal and cultural) to the board.
BSF’s Board of Directors step into the essential role of governance over all Bible Study Fellowship. They have prayerfully and strategically ensured our ministry is accomplishing its mission in a way that glorifies God and serves our class members.

BSF is profoundly grateful for the service of our past and current board members who have trusted God’s guidance in shepherding the ministry since 1959. Each board member has had a strong relationship within BSF as a leader, Area Personnel, or ministry partner. We are excited to follow the board’s leadership in casting the vision and paving the path for the ministry to further serve a global audience toward biblical engagement that transforms lives and glorifies God.

Happening Soon

Observation and Debrief Course

The new “Observation and Debrief” course is being made available for all Class Staff. In an effort to reduce costs by balancing the number of users accessing MyBSF Learning each month, Class Staff enrollments will occur in groups based on role. TLs, OTs, and DOTs were enrolled in December, and STLs were enrolled in January. You will receive an enrollment e-mail notification from MyBSF Learning when you have access to the course. The skills you learn in this short course will help you observe your leaders and debrief with them more effectively. You will gain tools to encourage your leaders in their practical and spiritual and growth. The remaining schedule is: 

  • February: CA, AOT, DAOT
  • March: SP CS, PS CS

Prayer

Praise God for:

  • The opportunities BSF members had to share God’s love during Christmas.
  • A New Year filled with God’s new mercies.

Pray for:

  • God to affirm His call to Class Staff and leaders as they serve in BSF.
  • Trusting, collaborative relationships between AP and Class Staff as they work together to build healthy classes and areas.

    Need to Know

    Be sure to click and read for all positions related to your class.

    Clarification: Church Membership for Leaders

    To help with recruiting new leaders, please note the following clarification regarding membership and church service qualifications for leaders. This will be updated in the June release of the manuals.

    • All BSF leaders are members of Protestant churches.
    • If their church does not offer membership, they must be regular attenders.
    • Each leader must attend church regularly and serve their church in at least one specific role.

    Reminder for CP 123 for Australia Classes

    Leaders and volunteers in Australia must sign the newly completed CP 123 as soon as possible. Download the CP 123 form or access the digital link from the Resource Library (Keyword Search: 123).

    Change to STL Service Commitment

    Beginning with the John study year, the duration of commitment for new STLs is 2 years.

    Upcoming Orientations

    Spring 2023 orientations are as follows. TL candidates may choose online or in-person orientation as space allows.

    • 26-29 March 2023 (OTs, DOTs, and TLs)
      • Application deadline for OTs and DOTs is 1 March 2023
      • Application deadline for TLs is 22 February 2023
    • 23-27 April 2023 (in person for TLs only)
      • Application deadline is 22 March 2023

    AP Global Training

    It is not too early to sign up for the next AP Global Training: Here, Head, Heart on the Go! Sign up for the session that works best for your schedule:

      2023 AP and OAP Conference

      Save the date! AP and OAP Conference will be held Tuesday, 16 May 2023, beginning with dinner and will conclude Friday morning, 19 May 2023, at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Travel instructions will be provided by HQ. Ticketing will begin in February 2023.

      International AP and OAP e-mail events@bsfinternational.org to request a visa invitation letter.

      Change to STL Service Commitment

      Beginning with the John study year, the duration of commitment for new STLs is 2 years. 

      Save the Date!

      TLs, DOTs, and OTs join us 13-15 June 2023 for an online event to prepare you for the upcoming study year of the book of John. More details to come.

      Categorize Satellite Disbursements as Satellite Expenses

      From the CA Manual (In the Appendix, see Financial > Treasurer’s Duties > Monthly):
      If you have one or more Satellite meeting host churches requesting a contribution, pay each host church as directed by the CA per the below schedule (see CA Manual for schedule).

      • Enter these payments under Disbursements as “Satellite Expenses.” Do not label these “Host Church Contribution” as this will impact the host church amount.
      • Enter a separate Disbursement for each Satellite. 

      Note: Satellite host churches receive remuneration based on the number of groups (discussion groups and/or children’s classrooms). 

      You are up to date and doing great work!

      Save the Date!

      TLs, DOTs, and OTs join us 13-15 June 2023 for an online event to prepare you for the upcoming study year of the book of John. More details to come.

      Clarification: Church Membership for Leaders

      To help with recruiting new leaders, please note the following clarification regarding membership and church service qualifications for leaders. This will be updated in the June release of the manuals.

      • All BSF leaders are members of Protestant churches.
      • If their church does not offer membership, they must be regular attenders.
      • Each leader must attend church regularly and serve their church in at least one specific role.

      Upcoming Orientations

      Spring 2023 orientations are as follows. TL candidates may choose online or in-person orientation as space allows.

      • 26-29 March 2023 (OTs, DOTs, and TLs)
        • Application deadline for OTs and DOTs is 1 March 2023
        • Application deadline for TLs is 22 February 2023
      • 23-27 April 2023 (in person for TLs only)
        • Application deadline is 22 March 2023

      AP Global Training

      It is not too early to sign up for the next AP Global Training: Here, Head, Heart on the Go! Sign up for the session that works best for your schedule:

        2023 AP and OAP Conference

        Save the date! AP and OAP Conference will be held Tuesday, 16 May 2023, beginning with dinner and will conclude Friday morning, 19 May 2023, at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Travel instructions will be provided by HQ. Ticketing will begin in February 2023.

        International AP and OAP e-mail events@bsfinternational.org to request a visa invitation letter.

          Save the Date!

          TLs, DOTs, and OTs join us 13-15 June 2023 for an online event to prepare you for the upcoming study year of the book of John. More details to come.

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