Existing to grow healthy churches that are accomplishing the Great Commission
Cruise Ship or Battleship?  
By Dr. Doug Talley


After recently being on a cruise to a tropical climate and doing a gut check (see last month's article), I am still trying to adjust to cold, snow, and not being indulged and treated like I am at the center of the universe.  (If you've been on a cruise, you understand what I am saying.)  Since my mind is still trying to get back to reality, let me stay with the cruise theme one more article by asking, "Is your church a cruise ship or a battleship?" Think about it for a minute. 

 

On a cruise ship:...

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Annual Pastors' Wives Retreat 
The dates of the Pastors' Wives Retreat are approaching quickly! The retreat is always the weekend after Mothers Day which this year falls on May 17-19. The fun will be held at Camp Camby which is on the southwest side of Indianapolis. 

Cost for the weekend is $135 if you register before April 19th and $150 if you register after the 19th. Cost includes lodging, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and dinner on Saturday. To register and to read about the details of the weekend, click here.
Please email Cindy Talley at ctalley@indianaministries.org for more details. SHARE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE PASTORS' WIVES AND BRING THEM WITH YOU! They'll thank you for it! 
SHAPE 2011 Logo 
SHAPE clusters for 2013 are now forming

 

This ministry has been instrumental in the lives of hundreds of Indiana pastors, and thousands nationwide.  Been thinking about being a part of SHAPE? Now is the time! You can register online today.  Don't miss out - do it today!  Click here for more information, or contact Carl Addison (caddison@indianaministries.org).
Surviving a Church Financial Audit 
 
Pastors and Board members, please take the time to read this excellent article about church audits. This is a very important subject that we all need to give some time and attention to.
 
To read the article, click here.
Indianapolis Holiness Summit
April 28-30         
In This Issue
Church Planting Partnerships
Annual Pastors' Wives Retreat
SHAPE Clusters Forming in 2013
Surviving a Church Financial Audit
Indianapolis Holiness Summit
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Important Dates 

 

April 12-14: Jr. High Believe

May 17-19: Pastors Wives Retreat

Sept 27-29: 3SLI

Oct 6: Ordination Service

Oct 7: Annual Meeting

Nov 1-3: ISYC 

CHURCH PRAYER LIST

 

Our staff lifted these congregations and their pastors in prayer recently. 

Join us in saying a prayer on their behalf:

 

Bremen Church of God

Pastor Jaree Kratzer

 

Church of God at Nebraska, Butlerville

Pastor Robert Crupper

 

North Charlestown Church, Charlestown

Pastor Neyland McClellan

Vol. 5, Issue 6
March 20,  2013
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