Connecting People to the Church Community
By Ken Kessler At KKessler@TheColumbiaPartnership.org 
He was only eleven years old, but the day left a strong impression on his
life. His mom and dad warned him before he and his brothers left for school that
the house would be different when they got home, but he really had no idea.
When he got off the bus from school, he hurried home like always. His younger
brother opened the door, and the shock occurred. There was not a piece of
furniture in the house except one old rocking chair. The eleven year old ran to
his room, and everything was gone there also - his bed, his radio, his books,
and everything he cherished. He could hear one of his other brothers crying in
another room. Mom tried to console all of the boys and reminded them that God
would provide. But she was even affected. Her prized, old piano had been taken
also.
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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 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. |
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.
A special edition of this eNews will be sent out this January 7th to announce the specific topics and speakers for the first several weeks. Stay tuned!
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TCP Leadership Series Book of the Week
 Recreating the Church: Leadership for the Postmodern Age by Dick Hamm. This book is proving to be an excellent resource to help congregations and denominations think and act i adaptive ways in the 21st century. See and purchase this book at TCP Resources Store. |
TCP Appearance Schedule
Bob
Dale: Teaching leadership applications at Pastor's Seminar, Newport
News, VA, January 11th.
George Bullard: Leading Annual Gathering
of North American Baptist Fellowship, Dallas, TX, January 11th and 12th.
Eddie Hammett: Hosting a webinar for Presbyterian USA leaders
entitled "Evangelism Where You Live:
Engaging Your Community", January 12th.
Hamm: Teaching Disciples History and
Polity, Christian Theological Seminary, Jan. 21st.
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