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CCD has a new charge to
work with our existing churches on revitalization. We are bringing
in experts in the field to our Annual Meeting in June with
powerful information for our delegates. We are also offering a new
workshop of excitement and enthusiasm to help each church with
revitalization from within.
In Proverbs we read: "Where there is no vision, the people
perish." Perhaps your church is in need of a new vision to move
into this new millennium. Rev. Patti Dando Haaheim will come and
work with your church to help you catch a new vision for church
revitalization and encourage you to keep the Spirit moving. After
a weekend with Rev. Patti, the people of Duluth Congregational
Church felt positive and energized about their future and had
these things to say:
"We feel energized and positive about our future."
"An extraordinary experience revealing not only awareness of
our church but of ourselves."
"As Congregationalists, we are empowered individually but
need astute leadership and motivation, thank you for yours."
"Thank you for a well designed, prepared and delivered
church retreat. You have helped us think much more deeply about
our mission (purpose) and what we need to accomplish (vision). You
also helped us be more determined and committed to make a
difference in our ministries."
CCD, with the help of Rev. Patti, would like to offer this
weekend workshop on revitalization to your church. Contact Ruth
Mahnke in the NA office (1-800-262-1620) for more information and
scheduling. The cost is only the leader's expenses and a freewill
donation. We know your church will benefit from this experience.
Lansing 2001 …..
Revitalization
Revitaliztion, re-focus, change …. However you say it, it is a hot
topic amongst Congregational churches. Come to Lansing to hear
more.
The Roozen Report declared "providing special
programs and resources for the revitalization of existing
churches" amongst the top three priorities for both lay and clergy
leaders. Come to Lansing to learn more.
Jim Griffith of Griffith Coaching and the
well-known Church Multiplication Training Center will address our
gathered churches and will be available during the meeting to talk
with local church and regional association representatives about
revitalization programs. Jim has become a valuable resource to
Congregational Church Development Division members and to those
who are starting new Congregational Churches. He will bring new
insights to those who struggle to build God's kingdom in
traditional ways.
Come to Lansing with an open mind; leave with
revitalized ideas for your church.
Note: CCD, which has added church revitalization
to its task of starting new Congregational Churches, sponsors Jim
Griffith's presentation.
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