Developing, Nurturing
& Supporting Leaders
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Mark Your Calendar!
Synod Meeting
July 25, 2009
Philo, Ill.
Here I Stand
Lombard Mennonite
Peace Center
August 18-20
Hinsdale, Ill.
Preaching Ordinary Time
Synod Workshop for CLPs
August 29
Champaign, Ill.
Continuing Education for CLPs & Preachers
Montreat Conference Center
October 21-23
Montreat, N.C.
Synod Meeting
Oct. 30, 2009
Urbana, Ill.
The Art of Transitional Ministry
Training for Interim Pastors
November 2-6
St. Louis
Check our website or contact the synod office for details!
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Someone is looking for your church. Invite them in.These professionally designed resources from PC(USA) are available free of charge to any Lincoln Trails congregation or presbytery. More information... |
Here I Stand: Leading Change Through Self-DifferentiationLombard Mennonite Peace Center
Hinsdale, Ill.August 18-20
Have you noticed increased
blaming and victim-thinking among church members? Or higher rates of burnout and turnover
among church leaders? Learn how to help those affected by these problems, using the center's "Here I Stand" process. Download a brochure and registration form. |
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Korean Ministry Receives PC(USA) GrantThe New Comers Settlement, serving Korean graduate and undergraduate students in Urbana, Ill., has received a $25,000 mission program grant from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) The ministry serves over 1200 students from many different areas of Korea, with diverse religions and ideologies. The ministry provides settlement assistance such as housing and school admission information. The New Comers Settlement is part of Southeastern Illinois Presbytery in the Synod of Lincoln Trails. Nationwide, 19 congregations and church-related projects received a total of $820 thousand from the mission development program. Funds for the grants come from endowments, individuals and congregational gifts. PC(USA)'s Mission Program Grant Office will begin receiving new grant proposals in February 2010. To learn more, visit PC(USA)'s Mission Program Grants web page. |
 Synod Meets July 25 in Philo, IllinoisThe next regular meeting of the Synod of Lincoln Trails will be Saturday, July 25, at Philo Presbyterian Church in Philo, Ill. Note that this is a change from the previously announced location.
Synod meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend. Please contact Judy Lucas at the synod office, (317) 923-3681, for more information.
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 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Records
Steepest Membership Loss Since 1983
Membership in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) fell by 69,381 in 2008, the Office of the General Assembly (OGA) has announced in its annual statistical report, continuing a trend that began in the mid-1960s.
Total membership of the denomination is now 2,140,165. More...
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Preaching Ordinary Time: The Home Stretch - September through November
A Synod Workshop for Commissioned Lay Pastors
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Champaign, Ill.
More information...
Download a registration form
Map to Westminster Presbyterian Church
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 The Art of Transitional MinistryTraining for Interim PastorsMercy Center, St. LouisNovember 2-6Are you presently involved in an interim or transitional ministry? Are you considering becoming involved in this special form of spiritual leadership? The Synod of Lincoln Trails and the Synod of Mid-America offers training in the form of two 30-hour residency weeks, plus a practicum. For more information...Download a brochureDownload a registration form
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 Continuing Education for Commissioned Lay Pastors & Preachers: The Place of Prayer in Reformed Worship
Montreat Conference Center
October 21-23, 2009
Apply for a $100 scholarship from the Synod of Lincoln Trails. In order to receive a $30 discount from Montreat, please apply on or before September 9, 2009. Download the Lincoln Trails scholarship application.
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McCormick Theological Seminary Announces Certificate in Executive Leadership Program
Beginning this fall, McCormick Theological Seminary will offer Christian clergy and lay leaders a new opportunity to learn valuable skills and insights for effective leadership in today's rapidly changing religious landscape. Read on...
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World Mission Needs Help Finding Qualified Candidates
Presbyterian World Mission leaders are asking Presbyterians across the country to help them find qualified candidates for international mission service. Nineteen mission positions are now available and more will be posted in coming days, according to Nancy Cavalcante, mission service recruitment coordinator for Presbyterian World Mission. Filling these positions is crucial if the church is to meet the General Assembly Council's goal of increasing the number of mission co-workers for the first time in 50 years, she says. Read more and see a list of openings.
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