Indiana Ministries Update
August 31, 2009 - Vol 1, Issue 17
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Some Important Info from Doug Talley
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Allow me to share with you about some important events coming up!
Regional Meetings
I am hosting information meetings at regional sites
in September in order to tell you about some things that are happening
at Indiana Ministries, share the proposed budget and explain several
major budget changes, answer any questions you may have, and just hang
out together. There is often so much going on the day of our annual
meeting that we have little time for this kind of interaction. I hope
you and your staff will make a special effort to attend one of these. Click here to read more about this and other events coming up...
This edition of our newsletter includes the second
article in a series guest written by Rev. Bill Ferguson who is planting
an organic church in Miami, Florida. You can read it below.
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God with Skin On, Incarnational Living and Ministry by Bill Ferguson
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"The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood ...Generous inside and out, true from start to finish." - John 1:14 (The Message)
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about a strategy to
connect with people in culture who (in large measure) are disconnected
with Christ and the Church. I called it a "Big, Blue Ocean Strategy"
because it is an intentional move to swim outside the "church
aquarium." I don't want to be misunderstood in promoting this
strategy. I don't want to see the Church dismantled or left vacant! I
love the Church. I am a product of her influence and impact. My life
has been (and continues to be) transformed by her message of Christ's
love most effectively expressed to me through caring believers. Here's
the rub for me ... We spend so much time these days participating in the
schedule of the Church or maintaining the organization of the Church
that we (pastoral staff and congregational members) have very little
time to develop relationships that express the transforming love of
Christ with those who have not experienced it and are not a part of the
Church. Read more...
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Save these Dates
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October 4 - Ordination Service
October 5 - Annual Meeting
October 20-21 - "24" Conference (Church Builders Plus)
October 26 - All Boards Retreat
November 6-7 -Best Practices for Pastoral & Congregational Financial Health Conference
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Get Ready for ISYC!
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Information has been mailed to all churches, attn: youth leader. Information, forms and resources are also available on our web site.
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2009 Pledges/Giving to date: $30,497
Summer updates now on our web site! Click here...
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For Pastors Wives
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We are in the process of forming new "pastors' wives clusters" for the purpose of fellowship, sharing life and friendship. We hope to have several clusters and plan to have them meet in regions to make it simpler and quicker for you to attend. The clusters will meet quarterly. If you are interested, please email Cindy Talley. Read more
The 2010 Pastors' Wives Retreat will be April 30 - May 2 at the Lake Placid Retreat Center in Hartford City. Mark your calendar and make plans to be there!
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3SLI Youth Training Institute Coming Soon!
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 Youth leaders and students mark your calendars for this year's 3SLI! Our speaker will be Eric Reeder, new sr. high student ministries pastor at Madison Park CHOG in Anderson. Details will be mailed out soon. You can also find information on our web site.
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Pray With Us
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We've recently lifted these congregations up in prayer. Join us and offer a prayer on their behalf!
- First CHOG, Lawrenceburg - Pastor Don Pierce
- First CHOG, Lebanon - Pastor Gene Johnson
- First CHOG, Linton
- Helm St CHOG, Logansport - Pastor Dean Snyder
- First CHOG, Madison - Pastor Chuck Justice
- Faith Community CHOG, Manilla - Pastor Charles Justice
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Holiness Pastors' Day
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You're invited to take part in this event presented by the Wesleyan Holiness Consortium. The theme is holiness and unity.
Tuesday, September 29, 10 am - 3 pm
Madison Park Church of God, Anderson
Registration is $15 per person (lunch provided).
If you'd like to register, call or email our office. Click here to see a flyer and schedule.
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FREE!
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 Pastors, we are offering a FREE resource that will help you get to
know your community better so that your congregation can more effectively serve
those in your ministry area and city.
Order as many reports as you want - all at NO COST to you. Read more...
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You can access it by going to www.link2lead.com.
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Select the Register
button on the left menu.
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Register as a user and then explore the website
and your community.
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Questions, comments, suggestions, and/or content to be considered should be submitted to
Mimi Klotz
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