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Existing to grow healthy churches that are accomplishing the Great Commission
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 2013 Annual Report
By Dr. Doug Talley One of the expressions I often use in working with pastors and churches is "moving the ball down the field." The focus of that expression is making progress. While it would be nice to score a touchdown with every possession, just making forward progress is something to celebrate and increases the likelihood of scoring. For Indiana Ministries moving the ball down the field means making progress towards developing a culture of health and growth in our churches, as well as cheering for our congregations. I believe God wants all churches to be healthy and to make disciples. That includes being missionally focused, discipleship oriented, relationally sound, financially responsible, and developing a godly and productive leadership culture. I also believe God wants all churches to be expanding the Kingdom. |
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Annual Meeting Preview, Booklet & Registration
October 7
The Church at the Crossing, Indianapolis
Please make sure your pastors, spouses, lay delegates etc are registered for Annual Meeting. After Sept 30th the prices increase and you have to register at the door!
If you have any questions, contact Cassandra at cmichel@indianaministries.org.
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Church Planting Discernment Day 
Thurs. October 10 - 11, 2013
Starts 10am Thursday
Ends 3pm Friday
Meadow Park Church of God
2425 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220
Are you wondering:
- how to maximize your ministry potential?
- if you are called to plant a church?
- if you have the DNA of a church planter?
Why not get more clarity by attending a two-day workshop intended to unpack these key questions and provide valuable answers!
Come spend the day with Jim Griffith! To learn about about what Jim will address and to register, please view the flyer by clicking here.
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 '24' Leadershift
October 15-16
Madison Park COG, Anderson, IN
Church Builders Plus, Church of God Ministries, Servant Solutions, and SHAPE invite you to join us at the '24' conference - designed for church leaders interested in learning valuable leadership lessons. The title of this year's event is "LeaderShift." This event is a unique conference, allowing you to sit down with innovative and visionary church leaders.
For more information, on speakers and who to contact to register, click here
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Pastors' Wives: Come Shop With Us!
Mark your calendar for October 18-19 for a fun time away of fun, shopping and food! We shop all day Friday in Merrillville, IN and spend the night there. On Saturday morning, we head to Chicago and shop and eat some more! It's a wonderful time of being together!
Please contact Cindy Talley at ctalley@indianaministries.org or 317-446-1958 for more details.
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In This Issue
2013 Annual Report
Annual Meeting Preview
Church Planting Discernment Day
'24' Leadershift
Global Service Day
Pastors' Wives Shopping
Volunteers Needed in Oklahoma
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Important Dates
Sept 27-29: 3SLI
Oct 6: Ordination Service
Oct 7: Annual Meeting
Oct 10-11: Church Planters Discernment Day (in Ohio)
Oct 18-19: Pastors' Wives Shopping Trip to Chicago
Nov 1-3: ISYC
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CHURCH PRAYER LIST
Our staff lifted these congregations and their pastors in prayer recently.
Join us in saying a prayer on their behalf:
Kirby Avenue Church of God, Muncie
Pastor Tom Stanton
Northside Church of God, Muncie
Pastor Jeff Veatch
Pauline Avenue COG, Muncie
Southside Church of God, Muncie
Pastor John Clegg
The Gathering, Muncie
Pastor Joshua Brandt
First Church of God, Nappannee
Pastor Sam Bennett
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Global Service Day
On October 5, 2013, you can catch the wave of extreme love by uniting as the Church of God for a Global Service Day. Pastors and lay leaders are encouraged to engage in an activity that is relevant to the particular needs of their community so the extreme love of Jesus can be seen, felt and heard in meaningful ways.
Read more about what Global Service Day looks like along with getting involved by clicking here. |
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Volunteers Needed in Oklahoma!
 If you have skills in hanging drywall, doing electrical work or trim work, volunteers are needed to help a family finish rebuilding the house they lost in the Oklahoma tornado. The outside has been completed but Three Nails Projects Director Bob Morrison is hoping to find a team that can come to Shawnee and complete the inside work. If you are interested and available, please email Bob at threenailsprojects@hotmail.com or call 812-881-0702.
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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.
Click here to access their workshops page
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Vol. 5, Issue 19
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