Indiana Ministries Update
February 22, 2010 - Vol 2, Issue 4
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The Main Thing by Doug Talley
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Each January the
Area Administrators (state pastors) in the Church of God have a retreat. Along with discussing state ministry issues,
opportunities and challenges, we bring in an outside resource person to speak
to us. This year that person was Dr. Bob
Russell, founding pastor of Southeastern Christian Church in Louisville,
Kentucky. Under his leadership, this
church has grown from 120 to over 18,000 in weekend attendance. More importantly, this church is reaching
people for Christ and making an earthly and eternal difference in people's
lives.
Back in the
1990s while pastoring in Indy, I attended a conference at Southeastern and got
to hear Bob Russell's heart. Prior to attending the conference, I read his book
that told the Southeastern Christian Church story. I was impressed with how humble and down to
earth he was. Mega church pastors are
often unfairly labeled as arrogant and power hungry. I was
delighted to see a godly man who loved people and wanted people to experience
his Lord in a personal way.
After Dr.
Russell's second talk, he invited the group to ask questions. I inquired, "Pastor Bob, the Christian Church has no national or state offices, yet
y'all have been very effective in expanding the Kingdom by growing churches and
planting churches. How is that?"
Read more...
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 Leadership Development Seminar with special guests: Dr. Leaderwell Pohsngap & Jon BylerThursday, February 25th10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Indiana MInistriesRegistration Fees: SHAPE participants $30, All others $55 |
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For Sale
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Indiana Ministries is selling a 2007 Ford 500. Click here to view details or contact Cindy Talley at Indiana Ministries for more information.
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Center for Congregations provides training opportunities to Indiana pastors and lay leaders all throughout the year. Visit their site to see what's available to you.
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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.
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Coming Soon... "Best Practices for
Pastoral & Congregational
Financial Health" Conference
Sponsored by Lilly Endowment and Indiana Ministries
Saturday, April 24, 2010
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Indiana Ministries office, Fishers
Free to pastors and two lay leaders from each congregation
Save the date! More details to come...
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Pastors Wives RetreatApril 30 - May 2Lake Placid Retreat Center, Hartford City, INAll pastors' and associate pastors' wives
are invited to attend! Cost is $125 by March 31, $135 after March 31Click here for a registration formContact Cindy Talley if you have questions |
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 All ministers and lay persons are invited to attend "Practicing Greatness" with Dr. Reggie McNeal, sponsored by Ohio Ministries. This educational and inspiring event will be held at Meadow Park CHOG in Columbus, OH on Thursday, March 18th at 9:00 am.
Registration is $30. Bring a second person for only $20 more, groups of three or more register for $20 per person. Lunch is provided if you pre-register by March 5th.
Register online at www.ohchog.org or call Bev Deel at the Ohio Ministries office for more information: 740-747-2916
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NEW RESOURCE
Indiana Ministries has subscribed to "The Parish Paper", a monthly newsletter that provides ideas, insights, research-findings, and practical methods that
strengthen the effectiveness of congregations in accomplishing God's
purposes through their various ministries.
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We lifted these congregations and their pastors in prayer recently. Join us in saying a prayer on their behalf:- Ashley Church of God - Pastor Robert Neace
- County Line CHOG, Auburn
- Grace Community, Auburn - Pastor Paul Burrus
- Indian Village, Auburn - Pastor Raymond Warner
- Avon Community CHOG - Pastor Tom Whitesel
- New Life 1st, Battle Ground - Pastor Tim Warrum
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Looking ahead...
 Leadership Summit 2011 is scheduled to take place on the Anderson University campus July 19-23, 2011. This event brings together emerging leaders to nourish and enrich the call on their life of future leadership. Nomination forms will be available this fall (2010). Begin to share about this terrific opportunity for student ministry members who are demonstrating leadership skills and a call on their lives.
More information will be available this spring and summer. You can read more about it at the Leadership Summit page on the CHOG web site.
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Questions, comments, suggestions, and/or content to be considered should be submitted to
Mimi Klotz
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