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First Safety
Church Safety website provides information to help congregations treat people with dignity and safety by highlighting various groups and ministries they might engage.
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Feb 18 2010, 08:05 AM
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A Resource for Working with Volunteers
As the Center for Congregations works with congregations across the state of Indiana, we encounter many who face challenges as they seek to make ministry meaningful for volunteers. Outside resources are often beneficial. One such resource is a national conference, LifeServe 2010
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Jan 25 2010, 01:17 PM
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Looking at Technology in Churches Large and Small
One of our local congregational technology guys, Daryl Cripe from Grace Community Church in Noblesville, was featured in Technologies for Worship Magazine. This on-line article, "Avoid Willow Envy" by Kevin Rogers Cobus
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Congregation Celebrates Completion of Flourishing Grant
South Wayne Baptist Church in Fort Wayne (now Fort Wayne Baptist) celebrated the conclusion of its Flourishing Congregations grant with a Thanksgiving dinner on November 18. The purpose was to honor the new outreach children’s ministry the grant helped make possible.
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Dec 14 2009, 08:50 AM
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Moving Day in Seymour
After a day of moving furniture, unpacking boxes and hanging pictures, the Southeast Center for Congregations office at 100 S. Chestnut Street is open. Congregations are welcome to call or visit the office.
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Dec 02 2009, 01:02 PM
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Economic Impact Study Results Released
More than two-thirds of congregations in the current recession reported that their fundraising receipts increased or remained the same in the first half of 2009 compared to 2008, even as the recession was worsening.
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Nov 04 2009, 10:53 AM
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Accessible Information at Your Fingertips
Did you ever wonder how many Methodists there were in Mooresville? Or Baptists in Brownstown? Or Pentecostals in Peru? Well, there’s a site that can help you find out – thearda.com.
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Oct 19 2009, 12:56 PM
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The Alban Institute's Top Ten Articles of 2009
The Alban Institute releases its ten most-read Alban Weekly articles published in 2009. Topics range from ministry during difficult economic times to prayer in board meetings.
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Sep 21 2009, 08:38 AM
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Twitter and Discipleship
Check out this commentary piece by Leonard Sweet, titled How Twitter has helped me be a better disciple.
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Aug 27 2009, 12:23 PM
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Poets and the Northeast Expansion
I have dabbled in poetry most of my adult life, even though much of it was written as prose and delivered as sermon. Lately I have been more given to verse, which I find a greater challenge and a different kind of satisfaction.
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Aug 17 2009, 09:35 AM
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Generational Differences Impact Congregational Relationships
For the first time in history four distinct generations are active and interacting with one another in the workplace . . . and in our congregations.
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Aug 03 2009, 01:24 PM
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Social Networking and Congregations
A recent YouTube video titled “Social Networking in Plain English” claims networks are only as valuable as the people and connections one can see. If I think about real “friends” and connections in my life this makes perfect sense.
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We're Listening: Fall Events Feature Topics Congregations Requested
The core work of the Center for Congregations is resource consulting. This kind of consulting takes shape through the initiative of congregational leaders who approach the Center for
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Jun 17 2009, 07:59 AM
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Network of Faith
The Evansville Courier Press recently featured an article on congregations and social networking, highlighting information from local congregational leaders and from Wendy McCormick, director of the Center for Congregations' southwest office.
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May 18 2009, 09:52 AM
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Mark Chaves: Congregations embrace technology
Of everything that we measured in both the 1998 and 2006-07 National Congregations Study (NCS), by far the largest change we registered was in congregations’ use of computer technology.
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May 12 2009, 03:10 PM
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Church Aid in Elkhart
Religion and Ethics Newsweekly did this special report on how congregations in Elkhart are helping people weather the financial crisis.
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Apr 20 2009, 12:25 PM
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Making the Connection
A group of local congregational leaders recently gathered at the Southwest Center for Congregations in Evansville to talk about using social networking tools in ministry. Though most confessed inexperience, several see these tools as opportunities
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Apr 06 2009, 11:43 AM
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Link Partners with Congregations
Link Federal Credit Union here in Central Indiana is seeking to partner with congregations in offering the Freed Up financial living course from the Willow Creek Association
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Mar 18 2009, 01:15 PM
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Do You Twitter?
I Twitter. Do you? If you don’t, then maybe it’s because you don’t even know what Twitter is. Twitter is a free, social networking service
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Feb 23 2009, 01:56 PM
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Creativity, Dedication Helps Congregation Reach Out to Those in Need
Victory Chapel is a fairly new congregation in Indianapolis, but it is making a big impact in the community. With many of its members living below the poverty level, Victory Chapel leaders and members have a heart for helping others and a challenging job to find the funds and resources
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Feb 11 2009, 11:55 AM
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Religious Giving in Tough Times
The Lake Institute on Faith and Giving at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University has released the paper, Religious Giving In Uncertain Times: Insights for Congregations and Faith-Baised Nonprofits.
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Dec 16 2008, 12:34 PM
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Bible Geography
Ever want to locate someplace mentioned in the Bible on a modern day map? Here’s a website that allows you to do just that,
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Social Networking and Congregations
Social networking (the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision, mostly done online) has become a phenomena. We want to know if you're using these tools and if so, how.
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Nov 19 2008, 12:07 PM
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Small Congregations, Vibrant Communities
“People don’t realize we’ve been doing ‘small group ministry’ for 150 years!”
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Oct 20 2008, 01:30 PM
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And the Money Came
A capital funds campaign that has topped 160% of its goal and is still rising – it’s happening in an unlikely place.
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Oct 14 2008, 01:09 PM
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Center Director Begins New Evaluation Job
Susan Weber is moving from her position as Director of Evaluation and Learning at the Center for Congregations to a new position at the Center as Evaluation Project Coordinator for the Religion Division of Lilly Endowment Inc.
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May 01 2008, 01:57 PM
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New Children's Space Inspired by Sharing Ideas
Recently I visited First Baptist Church of Greenwood. While I was there I was immediately captivated by their children’s and youth space
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Mar 28 2008, 11:56 AM
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Strategic Planning in Congregations
Take a look at the new public report on Strategic Planning in Congregations
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Sep 26 2007, 10:48 AM
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More new resources
Two new workshop resource guides are posted!
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May 11 2007, 02:37 PM
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Fall education events added
Information about This House We Build and Beyond the Ordinary is now available
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Apr 26 2007, 09:03 AM
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Internet Resources for Congregational Planning
Check out the new resource guide listing a variety of free internet resources to help congregations with planning.
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Apr 24 2007, 01:20 PM
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Children and Prayer
Not only are children spiritual creatures but they are tapped into the realm of God in a way that adults need.
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Mar 30 2007, 11:39 AM
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Survey Results
Review the results of our CMS Survey - find out who uses what and whether or not they like it! Review the results of our Desktop Publishing Survey Review the results of the Social Networking Survey
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Mar 01 2007, 12:06 PM
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New Website Makes Debut
Websurfers visiting www.centerforcongregations.org are in for a pleasant surprise.
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