Indiana Ministries Update
October 5, 2012 - Vol 4, Issue 20
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2012 Annual Meeting Summary
By Jeff Matas
The good news for pastors is that anyone can be a leader of change; the challenge for pastors that desire to lead change is that they must be willing to transform personally. Transformational leadership requires the leader to let go of their own comfort and safety, and enter a place of uncertainty, humility, and intense sense of purpose.
To read more about the Annual Meeting, click here
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2012 Important Dates
Oct. 13 - Best Practices Conference (Bedford, IN)
Nov. 2-4 - ISYC
Nov. 17 - Best Practices Conference (Nappanee, IN)
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Hurricane Relief Efforts
To read an update from Bob Morrison, Director of Three Nails Project, click here
For more information on ways to donate or help, please visit:
- The Three Nails Project Website
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New for 2012, Online Registration!!
Visit the ISYC 2012 page
on our website
by clicking here!
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Our staff lifted these congregations and their pastors in prayer recently.
Join us in saying a prayer on their behalf:
Nappanee
First Church of God
Pastor Sam Bennett
New Albany
First Church of God
Pastor Thomas Graham
New Albany
Oasis Word Ministries
Pastor Roy Roper
New Castle
South Memorial Drive COG
Pastor Chris Gammello
Ninevah
Neighborhood Church of God
Pastor James Albertson
Noblesville
CitySpring Church
Pastor Matt Gaylor
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month
Click here to read CHOGnews article on Pastor Appreciation Month and to find resources to promote it!
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Funds Available for Ministers Serving Indiana Congregations
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 (LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER)
November 17 - Nappanee, IN
Registration is available online, please visit our website by clicking here
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Announcing a New Assignment!
We are excited to announce that Dwayne & Kara Goldman and their family have accepted an assignment with Pastor David Ravell and Journey Church in Pacific Pines, Australia! They will be serving in a role of youth and leadership development and partnering with Journey Church in their vision to raise a new generation of leaders for the Church of God in Australia.
To read their official announcement, click here
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2012 Financial Seminar for Churches
Tues. Oct 23, 2012
8:30am - 3:00pm
Grace Community Church, Noblesville, IN
Sessions are designed to serve church business administrators, administrative and executive pastors, finance managers, treasurers, and finance committee members, who need to understand key issues affecting their ministries today.
Read the full invitation for information, schedule and to register!
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Join Change-Makers
@ '24'
October 23-24, 2012
For more info, click here
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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. Visit their website, enter your zip code and you will be provided with information pertaining to your area.
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