Events and Conferences

Servant Leadership for Change

jane — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:58:00 GMT

Congregations are invited to explore leadership, growth and change at this unique and exciting workshop....(read more)

Developing Congregational Generosity

jane — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:52:00 GMT

Developing Congregational Generosity is a long-term learning program for northeast Indiana congregations to improve their capacity to talk about money in faithful ways, to understand the religious and spiritual motivations of givers, and to invite generosity from their members....(read more)

Sustainable Youth Ministry

jane — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:30:00 GMT

Sustainable Youth Ministry is a four-session learning program for southwest Indiana congregational teams to grow significantly in their capacity for ongoing youth ministry. Participating congregations will learn and implement systems and structures needed ...(read more)

Children and Your Congregation's Ministry

jane — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:50:00 GMT

Children and Your Congregation's Ministry with Carolyn C. Brown is November 3, 2010 in Indianapolis and November 4, 2010 in northwest Indiana....(read more)

Marketing 101

jane — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:50:00 GMT

June Miller of the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network offers basic marketing tips for identifying audience and making a plan....(read more)

Welcoming and Nurturing: Retention and Assimilation of Newcomers

jane — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:50:00 GMT

This southeast Indiana luncheon series is Thursdays, August 26, September 30 and October 21, 2010. Participants will explore newcomer welcome, retention and assimilation....(read more)

Externally Focused Quest: Beyond the Walls Ministry

jane — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:41:00 GMT

At this one-day event, author, consultant and speaker Eric Swanson will tell new stories of the amazing things congregations are doing and will also give participants a framework within which they can think and plan to launch themselves into their communities....(read more)

Congregational Leadership: Applying Systems Thinking for Effective Direction

jane — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:20:00 GMT

Why do some congregational leaders succeed, when others do not? Grounded in Family Systems Theory, Israel Galindo will challenge congregational leaders to consider a different perspective in thinking about the nature of congregational leadership....(read more)

Governance and Ministry

jane — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:55:00 GMT

Good governance starts with clearly defined roles and authority; it succeeds when lay and professional leaders conduct ministry together as collaborating partners. ...(read more)

Exploring the Longevity Revolution: Ministry with Older Adults

jane — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:53:00 GMT

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)

Essentials of Church Finance

jane — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:41:00 GMT

Essentials of Church Finance 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)

SE Indiana Congregations Welcome New Center Office

jane — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:59:00 GMT

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

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

jane — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:31:00 GMT

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

jane — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:16:00 GMT

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)

Green Stories: Faith and Environmental Awareness in Congregations

jane — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

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

jane — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:57:00 GMT

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)

Web 2.0 Bistro: A Social Networking Luncheon Series

jane — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT

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

jane — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:56:00 GMT

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

jane — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:39:00 GMT

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

jane — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:57:00 GMT

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

jane — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:56:00 GMT

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

jane — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:47:00 GMT

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

jane — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:52:00 GMT

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

jane — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:16:00 GMT

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

jane — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:55:00 GMT

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

jane — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:02:00 GMT

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

Participants Find Ways to Energize Sunday School

jane — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:44:00 GMT

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

Resource Grant Information Sessions

jane — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:35:00 GMT

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

jane — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:04:00 GMT

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

jane — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:17:00 GMT

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

jane — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:30:00 GMT

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

jane — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:52:00 GMT

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

jane — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:27:00 GMT

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

jane — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:09:00 GMT

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

jane — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:59:00 GMT

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