Contextualizing Resources
When is a Chevy not a Ford?
By Dick Hamm at DHamm@TheColumbiaPartnership.orgIn recent decades denominations have become more open to the traditions of
other denominations. While many individual Christians continue to have a
preferred approach to Christian faith and being church, few denominations now
claim to be the only true church. We realize each Christian tradition has part,
but not all, of the picture of what it means to be faithful followers of Jesus
Christ. Let's hear it for humility! [Click HERE to read more.]
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Travel Free Learning Dialogues
Beginning Wednesday, January 13th Columbia Partnership will begin a weekly telephone dialogue on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. These dialogues will be with Ministry Partners and Associates, and occasional guests.
Anyone connected with Columbia Partnership and a recipient of this regular eNews may participate. [To be sure you are connected see in the left-hand column the link to "Connect with TCP".] These dialogues will take place approximately 42 Wednesday per year. Watch this eNews for more specifics.
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TCP Speakers Bureau
Do you need an outstanding speaker for your next event? How would you like to have Eddie Hammett, Dick Hamm, George Bullard or other inspirational and educational speakers? Columbia Partnership has compiled a list of speakers and sample topics for you to consider as you plan events during 2010 and 2011. View and download the list of topics and speakers by clicking HERE. |
TCP Learning Experience
If you are:
· Searching for the next steps in your ministry and framework  for next 5
years
· Seeking to learn to lead in lean times
· Wanting to learn about Christian Education trends
Then you may find one or more of these events helpful.
Author and Coach Eddie Hammett is offering three learning opportunities
OPPORTUNITY ONE: TRAVEL FREE LEARNING WEBINAR
OPPORTUNITY TWO: TRAVEL FREE LEARNING LAB
OPPORTUNITY THREE: RETREAT [Click HERE for details.] |
TCP Leadership Series Book of the Week
 One the Move: Adding Strength, Speed, and Balance to Your Congregation by Jeff Woods. This book has a strong theoretical base with practical examples for adding strength, speed, and balance.
See and purchase this book at TCP Resources Store. |
TCP Appearance Schedule
George Bullard: Leading judicatory staff retreat
for the Synod of the Covenant, December 2nd-4th.
Eddie Hammett: Keynote speaker at annual
Conference for Education Executives, Lutheran Church Missouri
Synod, San Antonio, Texas, December 6th-7th.
George Bullard: Coaching three congregations in two trips to Atlanta this week: First Presbyterian in Marietta, Wieuca Rd. Baptist in Atlanta, and First Baptist in Decatur.
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