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January 9, 2013 - Vol 5, Issue 1


 

Launching Into A New Year doug new

By Dr. Doug Talley 

 

One of the desks at Indiana Ministries has three large buttons on it that play sound bites when pressed.  One is the "Panic" button.  That gets pushed quite often around annual meeting and state youth convention time as the staff tries to get a lot done in a compressed period of time.  The second one is the "Feel Good" button and features James Brown singing "I feel good..."  When that button is pressed, for some strange reason everyone feels compelled to stand and move around the office while imitating James Brown.  Quite entertaining.  The third one has "Easy" printed on it and when pressed says, "That was easy."  For some reason that one gets pressed most often when kids are in the office pressing buttons at random.  I think the reason is because ministry is rarely easy.  It is complicated and quite often difficult and challenging.  

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HEALTHY GROWING CHURCHES

 

2013 NETWORK GATHERING

 Feb 20 - 22, 2013

Orlando, FL


If you haven't had the opportunity to attend the HGC Network Gathering, now is the time! It's not just another conference...it is a time to connect with other pastors from around the country for some rich networking. You'll go home blessed, motivated and energized. The theme this year is "Transformation: Noun or Verb" and we have a slate of wonderful speakers and leaders lined up...Jim Griffith, Al Ells, Paul Borden, Randy Spence and more!!

 

Early Bird Registration Prices: 

  • $220 per person (thru January 31st then $250/person)
  • $50 for accompanying spouse

Visit the Healthy Growing Churches website

or the Facebook page "Healthy Growing Churches" under "Places" to read more about the Gathering and to complete a registration form. 
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May 17-19: Pastors Wives Retreat
Sept 27-29: 3SLI
Oct 6: Ordination Service
Oct 7: Annual Meeting
Nov 1-3: ISYC

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Transition Pastor Training 

  

Thurs. January 24, 2013

Florida Church of God Ministries

Orlando, FL

Being a transition pastor is more than pulpit supply.  It is a challenging and rewarding ministry that can help a church move into a new God-given future.  While many intentional interims or transition pastors are retired, an increasing number of middle-aged pastors have felt a call to this fulfilling type of ministry.  

 

The work of leading a church in transition and fully preparing it for the new pastor requires experience and training.  So, you bring the experience, and Dr. Bill Hoyt will provide the training. 

 

Cost: $89  (includes lunch & spouses attend free)
 
Please contact Cassandra Michel at cmichel@indianaministries.org for the registration form.

Unexpected Blessing from Brotherhood Mutual and the Midwest Church Group

 

At the end of 2012 Indiana Ministries was blessed to receive a financial gift of $18,663 from Midwest Church Group and Brotherhood Mutual Insurance!  Thirty-six of our churches are currently insured by Brotherhood Mutual Insurance through a Partnership Group Plan set up to benefit Indiana Ministries when claims are below a certain level over a three year period.  This is the 12th check Indiana Ministries has received since the plan was first implemented in 1982 reaching almost $66,000.  The recent check is by far the largest dividend we have received.  A special thank you to our churches that are insured by Brotherhood Mutual.  You have helped make this gift possible.

 

Dennis Williamson, president of the Midwest Church Group, is the agent who represents the Partnership Group Plan through Brotherhood Mutual.  If your congregation is looking for a new insurance provider or simply interested in shopping for the best plan available at the lowest cost, give Dennis a call at (260) 483-3179 or email him at dswund@aol.com.  He'd love to serve your church.

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.


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