CENTER FOR CONGREGATIONS

"Effective Mission Work: Empowering Those We Serve,"  

led by Robert Lupton, author of Toxic Charity

9 am- 4 pm,  

1/29 in Indianapolis,  

1/30 in Evansville,  

$30 and includes lunch and book.

 http://www.centerforcongregations.org/workshop/effective-mission-work-empowering-those-we-serve  

CHURCH LEADERSHIP CONNECTION OFFERING RESOURCES FOR CONGREGATIONS AND PASTORS SEEKING A CALL 

The beginning of a new year typically brings a surge of activity for congregations in search of pastors as well as for ministers and other church professionals in search of new calls.

As this year begins, the Church Leadership Connection (CLC) is offering resources to help call seekers and calling organizations find each other more easily. The CLC is the internet-based matching and referral system of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

A Face-to-Face event, January 31-February 1, at the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) conference in San Jose, California, will bring together call seekers and representatives of congregations and other calling organizations. There is no cost to participate in the event, but participants must register by today, January 15 at  http://www.pcusa.org/oga/clc/facetoface.

A Face-to-Face event is something like a job fair, says the Reverend SanDawna Ashley, coordinator of leadership development for the PC(USA) and point person for CLC. "We provide the space and opportunity for individuals to connect," she explains. The connections can range from formal interviews to informal conversations.

While previous Face-to-Face events at APCE have been limited to church educators, this year's event is open to pastors, educators, and other types of positions. Participants do not need to be registered for the APCE conference in order to attend.

Participating in a Face-to-Face event can save time and money for church organizations, Ashley says. Employers can meet with multiple candidates without the expense of bringing prospects in from out of town.

Whether or not they can make it to San Jose, Ashley encourages call seekers and calling organizations to take advantage of the process and resources provided by CLC. Updated last August, the PC(USA) matching and referral system is more efficient and user-friendly than it used to be, she says.

For more information about Church Leadership Connection or the Face-to-Face event at APCE, contact the Reverend SanDawna Ashley at 502-569-5730 or sandawna.ashley@pcusa.org.

Individuals interested in serving as a Christian Educator (non-ordained) should complete a Personal Information Form (PIF) following "Instructions for Entering PIF.. Continue Reading 

Presbyterians for Just Immigration will be holding two trainings in early 2014 to help Presbyterians gain skills and resources to help address the suffering created by our country's broken immigration system. This training will cover a history of Presbyterian action on immigration, worship and workshops on developing a theological understanding of migration; community organizing skills, and information sharing on how to address immigration in a local context. See details below and learn more at: http://oga.pcusa.org/media/uploads/oga/pdf/network_and_invitation_to_trainings.pdf. 

February 21-23 FREE event at Stony Point, NY. Participants are expected to raise funds for or pay for their own travel/transportation costs only. 

March 6-9 Austin Seminary Austin, Texas. Nominal fee of $100 (approximately) to cover meals and lodging and travel/transportation costs. Participants can pay for or raise these funds. 

Please share this information with your congregations and staff. For more information contact Teresa Waggener at teresa.waggener@pcusa.org or 502-569-5372