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Indiana Ministries Update
October 17, 2012 - Vol 4, Issue 21
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Types of Church People 
By Doug Talley
Based on pastoring for 26 years and working with churches in a consulting role for the last seven years, I am prone to agree with a colleague and friend of mine who has identified five general types of people in the local church. Though these persons are referred to in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, I realize the passage doesn't necessarily identify them as categories of people. However, I think it provides some insight to people in our churches and how to relate to them when we recognize how different these persons are. My recommendation is that you don't become rigid in classifying people, but that you do become aware of people and how to work with them based on their character, personal and emotional health, and impact potential.
Read more about types of church people
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Challenging Economic Times 
By Dan Reiland
A friend of mine just lost his job. He's in his 50's with two kids in college, and he's worried. Another friend just laid off a large number of employees. And a surprising number of recent college graduates that I know are not landing jobs. That's a negative headline - but it's a true headline. There are some job openings, people are getting hired, and there is hope! But we must admit it's tough out there right now.
Read more to see what churches that are doing well are doing in this tough season.
"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
Nov. 2-4 - ISYC
Nov. 17 - Best Practices Conference (Nappanee, IN)
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Registration Closes on Oct. 24!
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:
North Vernon
Grayford Rd Community
North Vernon
Old Paths Church
Pastor Jimmie Fuston
North Webster Church of God
Pastor Jeff Boyer
Otwell
Traylor Union Church
Pastor Dennis Patton
Pendleton Community Church
Pastor Trey Oldham
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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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Journey Church Update
Click here to read the September update from
Dave Ravell
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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!
November 17 - Nappanee, IN
Registration is available online, please visit our website by clicking 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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