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Missional Church

Check out this special report on Missional Church information and resources. Click the link to download the report.
Date Added: 05/11/2012 01:45 PM GMT
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2011 Annual Report

The Center for Congregations is pleased to present the 2011 Annual Report. This report highlights our financial and activity for 2011, as well as the work of congregations. Technology can enhance ministry and improve communications in congregations. See how three Indiana congregations explored, planned and implemented important changes and updates in their faith communities. Click the link to download the full report.
Date Added: 05/7/2012 10:05 AM GMT
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Shared Ministry: Strategies for Equipping People to Serve

Check out the top resource picks from national speaker and volunteer manager Andee Marks, who led the workshop Center for Congregartions workshop Shared Ministry.
Date Added: 04/24/2012 10:36 AM GMT
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Missional Church Addendum

This report highlights additional Missional Church resources as an addendum to the 2011 Missional Church special report. Click the attachment link to download the addendum information.
Date Added: 04/23/2012 10:44 AM GMT
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Youth Ministry: Preparing a New Generation of Leaders

Four Indiana congregations share their stories of youth ministry enrichment. An Angola church used funds from a Flourishing Congregations grant to teach youth about social justice and instill an appreciation of community ministry. A resource grant enabled teenage members of an Indianapolis parish to attend an intense summer program that focuses on liturgical and spiritual formation. A Zionsville congregation earmarked part of a Life Together grant to design a strategic youth ministry plan that has a goal of engaging members of all ages. Two neighboring Terre Haute churches, one Presbyterian and one United Methodist, are participating in a Center long-term learning opportunity to strengthen their combined youth program. Click the attachment link to download this Congregational Stories piece.
Date Added: 04/16/2012 01:48 PM GMT
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2012 Spring, Center Offers Technology and Ministry Major Grants Initiative

This issue of the quarterly newsletter, Centerpiece, includes information on the new Technology and Ministry Grants Initiative, which is open to congregations across the state. The Centerpiece also contains information on a wide variety of spring workshops, the latest resources and President Tim Shapiro's CenterView column.
Date Added: 03/7/2012 11:05 AM GMT
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New Congregation Development

New Congregation Development is a new Special Report, which is the result of a Center for Congregations resource discovery process that identified the most recent and practical resources on the topic of new congregation development. This report offers a wide variety of resources, from books and articles to organizations, websites and curricula.
Date Added: 02/13/2012 11:52 AM GMT
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Your Sacred Space is a Community Asset

Presenter Elizabeth Terry lists her top resource picks for the workshop Your Sacred Space is a Community Asset.
Date Added: 02/7/2012 10:50 AM GMT
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Congregations and Culture

Check out top resource picks from presenter Andy Crouch for the workshop Congregations and Culture.
Date Added: 02/7/2012 10:49 AM GMT
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Let's Survey the Congregation

Southwest Director Wendy McCormick wrote this piece for Congregations magazine's double issue 3 and 4, 2011. She discusses congregational assessment tools and the importance of communication.
Date Added: 01/24/2012 01:51 PM GMT
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2011 Autumn Centerpiece, Exploring Meaningful Worship in the Small Membership Congregation

This issue of Centerpiece looks at small membership congregations, workshops and resources. Check it out!
Date Added: 01/24/2012 01:06 PM GMT
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Positive Change for Congregations

This special report offers information, stories and resources from the Flourishing Congregations initiative. Flourishing Congregations is a conference-style education event and a matching grant program. This report includes stories from congregations who participated, and a compilation of resources that focus on positive change.
Date Added: 01/24/2012 10:04 AM GMT
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2011 Winter, Center for Congregations Launches Resources-Based Website

This issue of Centerpiece newsletter features the Center's new website, workshops throughout the state, resource recommendations and a few words about the Center's services from President Tim Shapiro.
Date Added: 12/8/2011 12:06 PM GMT
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Using Survey Assessment Tools

What is a congregational survey assessment tool? When should congregations use survey assessment tools? What do congregations need to know and what are things to consider when utilizing these tools? Check out this Using Resource piece!
Date Added: 11/28/2011 03:36 PM GMT
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A Place of Welcome, #5

PowerPoint #5 from Gary McIntosh's October 2011 workshop
Date Added: 11/8/2011 12:12 PM GMT
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A Place of Welcome, #4

PowerPoint #4 from Gary McIntosh's October 2011 workshop
Date Added: 11/8/2011 12:11 PM GMT
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A Place of Welcome, #3

PowerPoint #3 from Gary McIntosh's October 2011 workshop
Date Added: 11/8/2011 12:07 PM GMT
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A Place of Welcome, #2

PowerPoint #2 from Gary McIntosh's October 2011 workshop
Date Added: 11/8/2011 12:03 PM GMT
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A Place of Welcome, #1

PowerPoint #1 from Gary McIntosh's October 2011 workshop
Date Added: 11/8/2011 12:01 PM GMT
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A Place of Welcome

Gary McIntosh invites leaders to take a look at their congregations through the eyes of a first-time guest. How do visitors see your congregation? How were they welcomed and greeted? What might hold them back from a second visit? McIntosh led this practical workshop offering sound advice on assessing and improving the ways in which congregations attract people, welcome them, follow-up, and bring them into the church family. Download this resource guide to check out McIntosh's top resource picks.
Date Added: 10/18/2011 09:14 AM GMT
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