Events and Conferences

Essentials of Church Finance (Part 1)

2010-03-01T19:09:00Z

Essentials of Church Finance (Part 1) is led by Vonna Laue on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in Indianapolis and Thursday, March 11, 2010 in northwest Indiana...(read more)

Building a Good Foundation

2010-02-26T18:43:00Z

This long-term program prepares congregational leadership, staff and lay leaders to understand the stages of assessment, planning and implementation for a congregational building program. Leaders will learn how to evaluate their congregations’ facilities and ...(read more)

Diversity and Congregations

2010-02-12T14:50:00Z

Participants are invited to take a look at diversity and multi-cultural movements in congregations. Educators Gerardo Marti and Kevin Dougherty will explore with attendees the social trends of diversity and how faith communities reflect these wider developments....(read more)

SE Indiana Congregations Welcome New Center Office

2010-02-10T15:59:00Z

Southeast Indiana congregations, businesses and community members warmly welcomed the Seymour Center for Congregations office...(read more)

New Major Grants Initiative Announced for Central Indiana Congregations

2010-01-28T17:19:00Z

The Center for Congregations is pleased to announce its new major grants initiative, Technology and Ministry...(read more)

Exploring the Longevity Revolution: Ministry with Older Adults

2009-12-18T17:53:00Z

Richard Gentzler helps resource congregation leaders in their ministry with older adults. The workshop is Thursday, October 21, 2010 in the Fort Wayne area, and Friday, October 22, 2010 in the Indianapolis area...(read more)

Effective Leadership for Building Projects

2009-12-14T16:28:00Z

Renovating? Expanding? Architectural issues? Check out this workshop!...(read more)

Essentials of Church Finance (Part 2)

2009-11-30T14:41:00Z

Essentials of Church Finance (Part 2) is September 22 & 23, 2010. Vonna Laue, co-author of Essential Guide to Church Finances and partner with the accounting firm Capin Crouse, will lead congregational leaders through workshops covering topics of church accounting practices, planning and budgeting, internal controls and risk management, and financial reporting....(read more)

Dynamics of Worship

2009-11-09T18:12:00Z

Worship is vital to congregational life. Minister, author and educator Deborah Kapp explores with leaders how the structures and speech of worship can support a congregation in worshiping faithfully, forming community and engaging the world. ...(read more)

Nurturing Faith and Family Life

2009-10-16T17:23:00Z

with Diana Garland is Wednesday, October 28 in Brownsburg and Thursday, October 29 in Evansville. This workshop on family ministry will help participants to identify their congregational needs and explore launching a comprehensive family ministry plan. ...(read more)

The 1% Rule: Maximizing Your Board's Leadership Potential

2009-10-09T18:31:00Z

The 1% Rule: Maximizing Your Board’s Leadership Potential ws a luncheon workshop exploring the challenges of recruiting and leading an effective governing board in your congregation. ...(read more)

Four Generations in Your Congregation

2009-10-08T18:16:00Z

Pam Goedde and Jeff Stucke of Human Element Inc. offered a great overview of the four generations of adults currently present in our workplaces and our congregations. This event took place on October 21, 2009, in Evansville...(read more)

Cultivating a Church with Vibrant Purpose

2009-09-29T20:07:00Z

Cultivating a Church with Vibrant Purpose was October 22, 2009, in Indianapolis and October 23, 2009, in Fort Wayne with presenter Graham Standish. ...(read more)

Green Stories: Faith and Environmental Awareness in Congregations

2009-09-14T16:00:00Z

Many Indianapolis area congregations put their faith into action to make their facilities more eco-friendly. At the September 30, 2009 workshop, Green Stories, participants heard from these congregations...(read more)

Photos from Effective Building Projects workshop

2009-09-11T17:57:00Z

Keith Crouch and Russell Maddox from the National Center for Church Architecture talked with crowds in Fort Wayne and in Zionsville about the importance of leadership in any building project. ...(read more)

Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity

2009-08-01T16:31:00Z

William Enright and Richard Klopp explore Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity on September 10 in northwest Indiana....(read more)

Web 2.0 Bistro: A Social Networking Luncheon Series

2009-05-26T17:00:00Z

Web 2.0 Bistro is a summer luncheon series that explored Web 2.0 tools, social networking and ways to use the internet as a ministry tool. ...(read more)

Internet Strategies for Your Congregation

2009-05-13T17:56:00Z

The Center for Congregations brings back the popular workshop Internet Strategies for Your Congregation. This fall, the workshop is offered in Newburgh and Brownstown, Indiana...(read more)

Resources from The Essential Small Church

2009-05-07T18:39:00Z

The Rev. Dr. David Ray shares his recommended resources for small membership congregations. Ray led the workshop The Essential Small Church in May 2009 in Evansville and Seymour. Click here to see Ray's top resource picks. ...(read more)

Southwest Open House Connects Congregations and Community

2009-04-29T13:57:00Z

The Center celebrated the opening of its Southwest office on April 23, 2009. An enthusiastic crowd gathered for hors d'oeuvres and conversation in the new facility at 7516 Eagle Crest Blvd., Evansville...(read more)

Photos and Resources from The Soul of Your Congregation

2009-04-16T22:56:00Z

On April 16, more than 100 congregational leaders and members gathered to learn about whole congregation faith formation. Check out the photos and resources. ...(read more)

Religious and Congregational Trends

2009-04-13T15:47:00Z

Presenter Mark Chaves, a professor at Duke University and director of the National Congregations Study, shared the latest research on trends in religious beliefs and practices and congregational life. This workshop was held in April 2009 in Munster and Fort Wayne. ...(read more)

The Soul of Your Congregation

2009-03-16T16:52:00Z

In April 2009, The Soul of Your Congregation workshop looked at spiritual formation for the whole congregation. ...(read more)

Learnings from Internet Strategies for Your Congregation

2009-02-18T20:16:00Z

Dave Bourgeois discussed Internet Strategies for Your Congregation March 19 and 20, 2009 in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. What’s the role of internet technology for the local congregation?...(read more)

The Essential Small Church

2009-01-29T19:55:00Z

Pastor and author David Ray shared information with laity and clergy who want to help their small membership churches become more faithful and effective. This workshop was presented in Evansville and Seymour in May 2009....(read more)

Evansville Open House Canceled

2009-01-28T22:02:00Z

Due to inclement weather, the Open House at the Evansville office is canceled. ...(read more)

Participants Find Ways to Energize Sunday School

2009-01-23T19:44:00Z

Check out these photos from the Energizing Your Sunday School Program workshop from January 21, 2009! ...(read more)

Resource Grant Information Sessions

2009-01-12T15:35:00Z

The Center for Congregations invites you to attend one of two information sessions to learn about our Resource Grant program. During the 90-minute session, you will be introduced ...(read more)

Staying Connected in a Facebook World

2009-01-06T19:04:00Z

Understanding and engaging young adults can be a challenge for congregations. With the explosion of interactive, web-based communities and social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, ...(read more)

Let's Talk About Youth Ministry

2008-12-01T19:17:00Z

You can join the conversation about sustainable youth ministry! Youth leader Mark DeVries explored youth ministry ...(read more)

Energizing Your Sunday School Program: Using the Workshop Rotation Model

2008-11-25T19:30:00Z

A nationally known Christian education author and a Rotation educator, Phyllis Wezeman talked to congregational leaders about energizing their Sunday School programs. The imaginative Workshop Rotation Model ...(read more)

The God Factor

2008-11-04T15:52:00Z

Cathleen Falsani will join the GoodWords Reading Club on Tuesday, November 25, for discussion of her book, The God Factor ...(read more)

Sustainable Youth Ministry

2008-11-03T16:27:00Z

Youth leaders enjoyed Mark DeVries’ four-part workshop Sustainable Youth Ministry. Covering the topics of “The Anatomy of ‘Stuckness,’” “The 411 on Sustainable Youth Ministry,” ...(read more)

The Used World

2008-08-27T19:09:00Z

Author Haven Kimmel will join GoodWords Reading Club on Tuesday, October 28, as members explore her book, The Used World....(read more)

Technology and Its Possibilities

2008-08-25T14:59:00Z

This Center for Congregations event showcased the technology incorporated at Grace Community Church's worship, ministry, and administration. ...(read more)