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Congregational Stories

Congregational Stories is a series of publications sharing the stories of congregations working with specific issues.
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Congregations move forward with their building and planning projects, with help from the Indianapolis Center for Congregations.
03-05-2007 1,294 Download
File Size 500.6kB
Standing at the pulpit on "Celebration Sunday," Bill Casteel remembered when a fellow church member asked him a question: "Is there really any hope for this congregation?" This piece tells the stories...
03-05-2007 863 Download
File Size 517.8kB
Leaders from three central Indiana congregations share their stories of utilizing interactive web technology to enhance their ministries.
04-26-2010 60 Download
File Size 397kB
As society becomes more and more technologically savvy, congregations are finding ways to use computers, internet and multi-media to complement their ministries.
03-05-2007 890 Download
File Size 300.2kB
Four central Indiana congregations participated in the energy audit funded by grants from the Indianapolis Center for Congregations. The audit was led by Andy Rudin, an energy management consultant from...
03-05-2007 763 Download
File Size 195kB
Capital fundraising campaigns are about more than just monetary figures, budgets, and bottom lines. Meeting a financial goal is a fabulous accomplishment - but as the stories of these four central Indiana...
03-05-2007 818 Download
File Size 465.2kB
Many Indianapolis congregations are practicing their faith by reaching outside their doors to meet the emotional, spiritual and often basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter in their communities. Read...
12-02-2008 473 Download
File Size 1.4MB
This is the story of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Carmel. After attending Flourishing Congregations , leaders from St. Peter’s tailored the World Café to meet the needs of their congregation...
08-21-2008 450 Download
File Size 1.7MB
Congregations take an introspective look, as they explore marketing and communications.
08-11-2008 611 Download
File Size 3.1MB
Whether trying to get a handle on a growing congregation, working to break through an attendance "glass ceiling," devising a plan to better organize their ministries or leading members into a deeper spiritual...
03-05-2007 779 Download
File Size 619.4kB
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