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"As common men we need to set aside our differences in order to use our strengths to better the community.  The North Bay Network is an example of how this can become a reality as we begin to stop disabling people and begin to enable all people living with challenges by serving people meeting needs." 
Andrew (Andy) Lewis, Program Director, IAL and Chair of North Bay Network
 
Purpose
To unite congregations, ministries and businesses to:
  • Address community needs
  • Provide training for pastors and lay leaders
  • Plan future workshops and conferences
  • Share valuable resources
  • Assist seminaries and Bible schools to develop disability studies.

 North Bay Network Resources

  • Wheels for the World North Bay Collection Center  - North Bay Coordinator  Peg Aten and Bob Smith   contact: Peg@discoverabilities.com
  • Quarterly Dinner Seminars - you can hold at your church.  For more information contact:  Andy@discoverabilities.com
  • Consultation services for seminaries, Bible Schools, Pastors, or Lay leaders:  Contact: ialedu@comcast.net

Members are congregations, businessess, and indiiduals who desire to serve people and meet needs. Be sure to visit their links below.

Quarterly Dinner Seminars:

 
 

 
February 12, 2008
Speaker:  Chaplain Harry Howard - "Yes, Disabled Inmates Can Be Set Free"
Place:  Marin Covenant Church, San Rafael, CA
Time:  6:30 pm
Dinner provided by:  Puentez Taqueria
Suggested Donation:  $5.00

May 13, 2008
Speaker:  Ruth Kalter, Psy. D -- Grief Counselor
Topic:  Time for Grieving, Time for Growth
Place:  Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Mill Valley
Time:  6:30 pm  
Dinner:  Provided by GGBTS
 
 
 

August 12, 2008
Time:  6:30 pm
Speaker:  Louise Bruce of the La-Chris Foundation
Topic:  Respite Care
Place:  Seventh Day Adventist Church, Novato, CA
Dinner:  Puentez Taqueria, San Rafael, CA
$5.00 suggested donation

November 11, 2008
Time:  6:30 pm
Speaker:  Rev. Peter Clark
Focus: Pastoral Care with People Coping with Disabilities
Associate Professor of Patoral Care at the American Baptist Seminary of the West and Chaplain Administrator for Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.
Place:  Valley Baptist Church
Dinner:  Catered by:  Puentez Taqueria, San Rafael, CA 94901

February 2009
Time:  6:30 pm
Speaker:  Lorrie Lewis, Founder of the Institute of Abundant Living, San Rafael.
Place:  TBA
Dinner:  Catered by:  Puentez Taqueria, San Rafael, CA 94903
 

May 2009
TBA   

Network Partners

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Blessing From Above Limo Service

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Lucas Valley Community Church: Pastor Henderson
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Halifax United Methodist Church
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Pastor: Randy Williams

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Northbay Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc

Action Signs, John Stewart (415) 342-1617

The North Bay Network is a part of the following ministries:
  • Disability Awareness Seminars
  • "Wheels For The World"
    Wheelchair Provision Ministry
  • Equiping Churches To Make Them
    Handicap Accessible
  • Education
  • Consulting
  • Fund Raising
  • That All May Worship Conferences