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Indiana Ministries Update
March 19, 2012 - Vol 4, Issue 6
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Looking In The Mirror
by Dr. Doug Talley
While at the recent Healthy Growing Churches Annual Gathering, I (along with Randy Spence and Greg Wiens) had the opportunity to have dinner with Rev. Leith Anderson (Pastor Emeritus of Wooddale Church in Minnesota, President of the National Association of Evangelicals, and noted church consultant). About 15 years ago Rev. Anderson served as the consultant to the Church of God on a national level. He understands our history, our DNA, our culture, and our issues pretty well. My objective for the dinner was to understand what Rev. Anderson saw as core challenges we face as a tribe. Rev. Anderson was very gracious in sharing his thoughts with us.
I've condensed the conversation into three key observations. I've put the following observations in my own words.
Read more...
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR BEST PRACTICES CONFERENCE!
The deadline for free registration has passed but the cost for this practical conference is still a bargain at $20 per person or $40 per congregation (1 pastor and up to 2 church leaders).
For More Information on the Best Practices Conference on March 24th and to register, please download the below letter and registration form.
Online Registration is available. Please visit our events page on our website.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE 24TH!!
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2012 Important Dates Mar. 24 - Best Practices Conference May 18-20 - Pastors' Wives Retreat Aug. 25 - Crucial Conversations Workshop Sept. 28-30 - 3SLI Sept. 30 - Ordination Service Oct. 1 - Annual Meeting Nov. 2-4 - ISYC |
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Our staff lifted these congregations and their pastors in prayer recently.
Join us in saying a prayer on their behalf:
Bremen Church of God
Pastor Jaree Kratzer
Butlerville
Church of God at Nebraska
Pastor Robert Crupper
Charlestown
North Charlestown Church
Pastor Neyland McClellan
Chesterfield Community
Pastor Wayne Sellers
Clarksville
Hope Community Church
Pastor Richard Willowby
Columbia City
Big Lake Church of God
Pastor Shawn Easterling
Columbus
Central Heights COG
Pastor Nathan Greene
Commiskey
First Church of God
Pastor George Reece
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Most of you are preparing or beginning to prepare to file your 2011 taxes. Here is a great article about tax software and the uniqueness of minister's taxes. Please give it a read!
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Keep an eye on your email inbox for a Henryville Tornado Relief Update
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Annual Pastors' Wives Retreat Information
If you are a pastor's wife (lead, associate, retired, missionary, etc) we would love for you to come to the 2012 retreat!
Date: May 18-20
Location: Lake Placid Christian Camp, Hartford City, IN
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ann Smith
We offer a very laid back time of fun and refreshing ourselves. We really do "retreat" from our normal routines. Please join us! |
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A story from the March 2nd Beloved weekend held at Madison Park for high school & college aged girls.
by Marsha Reeder
As girls heard and received the redemption/Beloved stories, they had a chance to respond. Every girl responded differently. Some girls chose the journaling stations and journaled what God was saying to them, some girls knelt at their chair, some girls knelt at the kneeling benches with a prayer counselor and some girls physically laid at the cross...powerful! Regardless of their type of response, girls were breaking the silence of the enemy's voice and scheme in their life and were receiving the healing power of the blood of Jesus which covers a multitude of sins! The room was sweet and the spirit was surreal...freedom!!!!
When we believe God loves us and we receive His love we step with freedom and courage to live the life He intended for us all along!!!
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Mark your calendar for October 23-24, 2012, for the '24' Conference, sponsored by Church Builders Plus in Anderson, Indiana. Twenty-four hours of cutting-edge ideas from successful thought leaders will rejuvenate your ministry. This is a powerful gathering of church leaders that care about the church being all of what God wants it to be. It is designed for those who want to make a difference. Watch future updates for more detail, including speakers for the event.
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Capernaum Inn
Pastors & Ministers Conference Center
Providing a facility for the leaders of the body of Christ as a blessing to those serving the Lord.
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| Did you know there are learning opportunities for church staff and congregations offered around Indiana?
The Center for Congregations is a unique project dedicated to helping Indiana congregations find solutions to their pressing practical problems by connecting them with excellent local and national resources. Just Visit their website, enter your zip code and you will be provided with information pertaining to your area.
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Pastors may attend for FREE!
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