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June 27, 2012 - Vol 4, Issue 13


Dan Reiland is Executive Pastor of 12StoneChurch in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and a former speaker at the Indiana Ministries Annual Meeting.  I appreciate him letting us use this article on helping people in the local church make commitments.  We all wrestle with the volunteer aspect of the local church and how commitments are not always followed through on at the level we prefer.  This article is the second in a series.  If you want to read the first one, visit www.danreiland.com.

- Doug Talley
 
The Commitments People Make 
by Dan Reiland
 dan reiland...6/13/11

How can you cultivate your congregation's willingness to make vision-centered, life changing commitments? I'm not unsympathetic to the struggles and frustrations of issues related to lack of commitment in the local church. In my own current church leadership I experience last minute cancellations, broken promises, and people who don't seem to want to "get in the game." But I remain encouraged, because this is not the norm, and people will rise up! When people let you down, remember they're human. It's because they exist and Christ died for them that we do what we do! It's up to us as leaders to look for the best in people and inspire them to a greater and more fulfilling Christ-like life. Here are several practical thoughts that will be helpful to your leadership: 

 

To read more about the practical thoughts that will help your leadership, click here

 

"This article is used by permission from Dr. Dan Reiland's free monthly e-newsletter, "The Pastor's Coach," available at www.INJOY.com."  
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2012 Important Dates

 

Aug. 25 - Crucial Conversations Workshop

Sept. 28-30 - 3SLI

Sept. 30 - Ordination Service

Oct. 1 - Annual Meeting 

Oct. 13 - Best Practices Conference (Bedford, IN)

Nov. 2-4 - ISYC

Nov. 17 - Best Practices Conference (Nappanee, IN)

 

 

Our staff lifted these congregations and their pastors in prayer recently. 

 

Join us in saying a prayer on their behalf:

 

Indianapolis

Bell's Chapel Church
Pastor Adrienne Holmes


Indianapolis

Church of God South Emerson

Pastor Paul Kirby


Indianapolis

East 10th Street Church

Pastor David Hestand

 

Indianapolis

Garfield Park Church

Pastor Wade Seaborne

 

Indianapolis
Great Commission Church

Pastor Art Leftridge, Jr.

 

Indianapolis 

Meridian Church of God

Pastor Larry Cook

Daniel and Christy KihmA calling into the mission field for a local pastor and his family

 

After pastoring Maple Grove Church of God in Anderson for 7 years, Daniel Kihm and his wife (Christy), have accepted the call from Global Missions to serve as missionaries to the Netherlands.  They will be commissioned this NAC.  Below are some comments and prayer requests that Daniel sent to Indiana Ministries:

 

"In short, this has been in the works for some time. Looking back on the past seven years, and really our whole lives, now we can see the handiwork of God preparing the way for this next assignment.  We will be working with the Three Worlds team, as missionaries in Europe & the Middle East. But our specific assignment will be to mentor and build relationships with young CHOG congregations and emerging leaders; partner with 3W ministries in the region; and support the national leadership of the Holland church."

 

Please pray for:

- Financial needs to be met

- Selling our home

- A smooth transition for us and our family that we are leaving behind

- Successful language acquisition

 

To contact us for more information, or to partner with us as we move into this new ministry, please contact us in these ways:

E-mail: kihms3w@gmail.com

Twitter: @kihms3w

Blog:  kihms3w.blogspot.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kihms3w


Daniel & Christy J. Kihm

Best Practices Conference Announcement

 

The Financial Freedom Fund's Best Practices Conference is coming to a location near you!  The conference will be held in both southern and northern Indiana in the hopes that those who have been unable to attend in the past can participate.

 

Come benefit from excellent educational material regarding clergy and church finance and become qualified to receive assistance from this program offered by Indiana Ministries and funded by the Lilly Endowment.  

 

Now is your chance, mark your calendar!  Don't miss the regional opportunity nearest you.

 

October 13 - Bedford, IN
November 17 - Nappanee, IN

More information to become available soon!

Crucial Conversations Workshop

Saturday, August 25

9:45am - 4:00pm

Church at the Crossing, Indianapolis

Space is limited, register now!

 

Whenever you're not getting the results you're looking for, it's likely a "crucial conversation" that's keeping you stuck. A "crucial conversation" is a discussion between two or more people where the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong.  These conversations (when handled poorly or ignored) lead to strained relationships, conflict and dismal results.

 

This one day seminar teaches basic skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around emotional or risky topics-at all levels of your church/organization.  By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you'll surface the best ideas, make the best decisions, and then act with unity and commitment.  

 

Outcomes of this seminar:

  • Foster teamwork and better decision making
  • Build acceptance rather than resistance
  • Resolve individual and group disagreements

 

This workshop is taught by Scott and Leisa McDonald and is for church staffs and church boards.  To read more about Scott & Leisa, click here.

 

 

Maximize the experience by bringing your entire team! Space is limited so register early to ensure space for your team. 

 

Requirement: Read the Crucial Conversations book prior to attending the workshop.  To purchase, click here

 

Registration is currently limited to church staffs and church boards.  On August 6th, if space is still available, registration will open for everyone.

 

Cost: (includes lunch)

-  Early Bird (register by Aug. 3): $39 

-  Regular Registration: $49

 

Online Registration Available.  Visit our website for more information:  www.indianaministries.org

 

Sponsored by Indiana Ministries of the Church of God

 


 

2012 HGC Training Call Schedule

 

*The calls take place the 3rd Thursday of the month @ 3:00pm EST (excluding the months of January, July and December)

*Registration is FREE for all Indiana Pastors

 

August 16: Learning How to Hear What Others Don't Want You to Hear

September 20: The Difference between Leading an Organization and Leading People

October 18: What is the Role of a Regional Body / Middle Judicatory? Do We Need Them? What Are They Good For?

November 15: Balance is a Crock

 
To register, email Patsy (pjsclemson@gmail.com) by Noon the day before the call to secure a spot! 
 

  

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.


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. 

 

Visit their website, enter your zip code and you will be provided with information pertaining to your area. 

Click here to access their workshops page.

  

Pastors may attend for FREE!

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