Each month we are so excited to bring the hope of Jesus Christ to the downtown Chicago area. This past Wednesday we had our final Fellowship Loop session of 2011. We are expecting great things in 2012. Please remain prayerful and stay connected to Fellowship for upcoming Fellowship Loop dates.

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All pastors have defining moments, critical times that alter the course of their ministries. Often we only understand these moments in retrospect. After the fact we see how they changed our lives, formed our ministries, and shaped our thinking.

Many such moments come to mind for me, but one stands out. It came early in my ministry. It taught me the importance of recognizing what I now call “the caution light.”

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November 1, 2011 – CHICAGO – Charles Jenkins, senior pastor of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (FMBC) and founder of Relevant Forums, recently joined the Vanderbloemen Search Group (VSG) as partner.   VSG is a high capacity national search firm with offices in Houston, Dallas, Chicago and Atlanta. Additionally, VSG has international capacity as it serves leaders and organizations abroad.

William Vanderbloemen, founder and CEO of the Vanderbloemen Search Group, said that Jenkins was a perfect and natural fit for the company as it is in the process of expansion.  “I am thrilled to have Charles Jenkins join our team.  He is a first class leader, and his ability to connect people and opportunities is beyond compare.  When we first did work for Charles’ church, I knew we had found a winner.  I never imagined it would lead to a future partnership, and am so glad it has.  The future just got brighter for our firm because of Charles Jenkins,” said Vanderbloemen.

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