Workshop Resource Guides

Megachurches

jane — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:21:45 GMT

Scott Thumma talks about his research on Megachurches - what these churches are and are not, why they are thriving, and what churches of all sizes can learn from these giants.

Real Kids, Real Faith

jane — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:48:49 GMT

Educator, pastor, and parent Karen Marie Yust explored with participants ways to create a more spiritual world for children. This 2008 workshop was presented in the Greenwood and Fort Wayne. Yust is the author of Real Kids Real Faith: Nurturing Child and Adolescent Spirituality and Taught by God.

Praying with Purpose

jane — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:54:26 GMT

Educator and author Claire Wolfteich discussed the use of prayer in addressing challenging social issues. The workshop, Praying with Purpose: Connecting Your Faith to the Wider World, took place in March of 2008. Wolfteich recommended these resources.

Praying in Color

jane — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:50:28 GMT

Mathematics instructor, author and doodler Sybil MacBeth explored Praying in Color. The Center for Congregations presented this workshop three times - in October 2007 as part of the Spirit and Place Festival, then again in September 2008 in Indianapolis and New Albany.

TechTalk: Using Technology in Your Congregation

jane — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:29:52 GMT

Center for Congregations staffers Aaron Spiegel and Nancy Armstrong discussed technology in today's congregation at this March 2008 workshop.

Spiritual Strategic Journey

jane — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:28:30 GMT

George Bullard discussed the Spiritual Strategic Journey of congregations at this February 2008 workshop.

Re-imagining the Church

jane — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:34:02 GMT

Pastor, speaker, and writer Doug Pagitt led the workshop Re-imagining the Church in January 2008. The workshop focused on emerging church concepts and explored the idea that the traditional ways of approaching spiritual formation may not be the only avenues toward living in harmony with God.

Small Church Spirituality

jane — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:29:26 GMT

Author and pastor Anthony Pappas discussed Small Church Spirituality in this November 2007 and October 2008 workshop.

Unbinding the Gospel: Real Life Evangelism

jane — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:34:46 GMT

Gay Reese discussed sharing faith and authentically living out beliefs in this November 2007 workshop, Unbinding the Gospel: Real Life Evangelism.

This House We Build

jane — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:44:29 GMT

This resource list was developed to supplement the workshop, This House We Build, led by Rabbi Terry Bookman, an educator and author, and William Kahn, a professor at Boston University’s school of management.

Holy Conversations

jane — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:37:01 GMT

Holy Conversations is an event that explores strategic planning. Author, consultant, and popular workshop leader Gil Rendle led this event.

Emerging Church

jane — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:41:38 GMT

The emerging church phenomenon is perhaps the most significant congregational trend of our day. Author and educator Eddie Gibbs explored the emerging church with a group in Fort Wayne on Thursday, October 11, 2007.

Beyond the Ordinary

jane — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:54:01 GMT

Cynthia Woolever and Deborah Bruce recommend these resources in connection with their workshop, Beyond the Ordinary. This workshop reveals the findings of the U.S. Congregational Life Survey and how congregational leaders can utilize the information to strengthen their faith communities.

How Cultural Trends Affect Your Congregation

jane — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:35:07 GMT

Check out these relevant resources for the workshop How Cultural Trends Affect Your Congregation. Led by author, consultant, and speaker Gil Rendle, this workshop was presented in September 2007.

Leading Change

jane — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:32:34 GMT

Author, consultant, and speaker Gil Rendle discusses Leading Change at this September 2007 workshop.