Congregational Stories
Congregational Stories
- The Bridge of Grace
Pastor Javier Mondragon and his family moved to the southeast side of Fort Wayne in 2008 and started what is now Many Nations Church, which is a… continue reading
- Congregation Launches Community Outreach Initiative
Christ Missionary Baptist Church leaders recently launched their community outreach initiative and got a positive response in the news.
- Phillips Temple's Experience with a Center for Congregations Grant
Leaders at Phillips Temple CME Church in Indianapolis ignited their creativity. See how their experience working with the Center for Congregations… continue reading
- Congregational Project Supports Parents
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne is convinced that faith development for children is best done at home, but had a strong desire to… continue reading
- Grants and Mentoring
Each month, the Center for Congregations awards matching grants to congregations throughout Indiana. In this brief article, I will share a glimpse… continue reading
- Claiming Small
About 10 years ago, I met with a group of rural pastors in southern Indiana to hear about the tools and resources that would be helpful to them. “… continue reading
- Thinking Through What it Means to Help
As the holiday season approaches, many congregations seek to bring cheer to others around them. One of the ways congregations traditionally help… continue reading
- Making a Difference in Hearts and Attitudes
“The difference that this project has made is in the attitudes and hearts of the people... where once they thought they couldn’t, they are now… continue reading
- Congregations Move From Ideas to Action
Click here to see the stories of four Indiana faith communities whose leaders transformed ideas into action. The Center strives to help strengthen… continue reading
- Youth Ministry: Preparing a New Generation of Leaders
Check out the stories of four Indiana congregations whose leaders focused on youth ministry, empowering their teens to take active roles in the… continue reading