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INCORPORATING THE ELITE (presented by the
Commission on Youth Ministries)
An old Connecticut city, Torrington, elected a twenty two year old
mayor and a twenty two year old city councilor this past election.
They came full of ideas, plans and dreams for a dilapidated and
dying old mill town filled with empty factories. Some would say our
Churches are approaching a similar state, but we have these young
people eager to be an active part of the plans and to labor for
revitalization. They are the elite and the best. This seminar will
explore how we – young and old - can peaceably work together for the
glory of The Lord and His Church. The secular world makes them
exciting offers; come learn what The Creator offers them and us all.
HOW TO AVOID CHURCH SEXUAL HARRASSMENT PROBLEMS
(presented by the Financial Services Committee)
Dawn R. Lemke is a Senior Claims Attorney for Church Mutual
Insurance Company and is responsible for nationwide handling of
sexual misconduct and molestation cases as well as general
litigation files for eleven states. Using her years as counsel, Ms.
Lemke will provide examples and insight into the realm of child
sexual abuse cases. She will discuss the potential costs and
consequences to your ministry. Ms. Lemke will also offer suggestions
on how to eliminate opportunities for abuse. Lastly, she will offer
practical guidance on sexual misconduct insurance coverage for your
ministry.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
This year’s CCD seminar will focus on “The Four Laws of Effective
Outreach.” Intended for pastors, leaders and Church members, the
seminar will be presented by John Berglund of Outreach, Inc., the
largest provider of Church outreach products and services in North
America. Outreach, Inc. programs and materials will also be
available in the Resource Room throughout the meeting.
THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY SEMINAR
The Missionary Society is pleased to bring representatives from
sponsored national and international projects to each year’s Annual
Meeting. This year’s seminar will feature presentations by the Rev.
Sa Do, General Secretary of the Congregational Church of Myanmar –
our newest international mission, representatives from the Honduran
Congregational Mission, and the Rev. Dr. Larry Norris, President of
Cook College and Theological Training School in Phoenix, Arizona, a
ministry of education and training to Native Americans desiring to
serve their communities as Church leaders.
TOWARD AN ACCOUNTABLE MINISTRY – CREDENTIALING OF OUR CLERGY
(presented by the Division for Ministry)
The Division for Ministry, in conjunction with The Institute of
Congregational Studies, will present a panel discussion centering on
credentialing of ministers serving in National Association Churches.
The panel will consist of clergy who have written papers on topics
such as the historical Ecclesiastical Vicinage Council, as well as
the present and future of the Vicinage Council process and
Accreditation process in other similar Associations of
Congregational Churches.
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