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Leadership Newsletter July 2014
Tools & Resources for Leaders
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Gracious Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in any thing it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Savior. Amen.
- The Book of Common Prayer, p. 816
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BISHOP'S OFFICE
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Diocese Invites Rob Voyle to Teach Appreciative Leadership
 The Diocese will be hosting gifted teacher the Dr. Rev. Rob Voyle for an Appreciative Leadership conference at Christ Church Cathedral October 8th, 9th and 10th (16 hrs CE credit). Both clergy and lay leaders are encouraged to attend. In addition to this 2.5-day conference, Rob will also be conducting a 1-day Appreciative Inquiry conference on Saturday, October 11th. This 1-day offering is intended for Vestries/Bishop's Committees, and other church leaders who otherwise would not be available to attend the mid-week 3-day conference. During these Appreciate Inquiry trainings you and your parish leadership will: - Gain an in-depth understanding of Appreciative Inquiry.
- Conduct an appreciative inquiry into your vocation and mission.
- Learn appreciative ways of creating change and transformation.
- Learn how to be an appreciative presence in the world.
For more information visit www.episcopalky.org/RobVoyle or see the flyer links below: - 2.5 Day - Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry - flyer link
- 1 Day - Appreciative Inquiry for Church Leaders - flyer link
A note from Canon Lewis about the conference: I can't encourage you enough to personally attend this conference, and to encourage your parish leadership to attend either the 2.5-day, or 1-day Saturday conference. Please, mark your calendars today and make plans to attend! I look forward to sharing this enriching time of continued formation with you and your parish leaders! The cost to you and your parish has been greatly reduced as this event has been significantly underwritten by the generosity of St. Francis in the Fields, Harrods Creek. A special thank you to St. Francis' for their investment in the future of our diocese through offering opportunities for the continued formation of our parish leadership. Contact Canon Lewis with further questions at jason@episcopalky.org. |
2015 Commitment Forms
Commitment forms for the 2015 Diocesan Budget have been emailed. Please return your congregation's letter to the Diocesan Office by August 25th, 2014.
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Thanks for On Time Pledges
Many thanks to the congregations who are current with their pledges. Your leadership in the mission and ministry of the Diocese is appreciated.
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Church Audits Due Sept. 1st
Please convene your church's internal audit committee now, so your reports can be submitted in a timely manner in order to receive credentials for Diocesan Convention. Instructions for how to execute and submit an audit can be found on our Audit Guidelines webpage.
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| Diocese of Lexington Holds Stewardship Conference: Life as a Steward
 On Saturday, August 2, the Diocese of Lexington will hold a daylong event designed to assist parish leaders enhance the ministry of stewardship. National stewardship leaders Keith Stroud of the Diocese of Virginia and Gene Musser of Kirby Smith Associates will be guest leaders, and will guide with presentations of theology of stewardship as well as practical aids for your parish stewardship program.
This event is sponsored by the Diocese of Lexington, and they have graciously invited congregations from the Diocese of Kentucky. There will be a minimal cost of $5 to cover lunch. "Life as a Steward" will be held at Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Frankfort, KY from 9:00am - 3:00pm ET.
"It is important that our parishes develop good theology, good attitudes, and good practices of stewardship", says Bishop Hahn. "Generosity is an important characteristic of every disciple and every parish. Life as a Steward will help us strengthen this dimension of our life in Christ."
Registration:
To register please fill out and submit the Life as a Steward Registration Form to Angie Smith at smith@diolex.org.
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EfM Mentor Training
There will be an EfM Mentor Training at All Saints Camp & Retreat Center. A Basic and Formation training has been scheduled for Thursday, August 21st beginning at 12:30 (CDT) through Saturday, August 23rd, ending after lunch.
If you are an active Mentor and have current or graduated EfM students that have an interest in becoming a Mentor, please let them know about this training opportunity.
Anyone interested in attending can contact the Rev. Mary Abrams at meabrams@bellsouth.net for more information.
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All Saints Art Project
All Saints Center is creating a mural of the diocese in the reception area of Gulick Lodge to welcome guests as they check-in. They are asking each church to submit a digital image of their church building in the black and white pen and ink style. (see photo for reference)
Images may be submitted to brian.kinnaman@gmail.com. If your church does not have a pen and ink style drawing, please send a photo you would like to be converted in its place.
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The Bethany Fellows Program Goes Ecumenical!
By Kentucky Council of Churches
The Bethany Fellows program supports ministers in those early years of service when they are most likely to burn out and leave the ministry. It was pioneered by the Christian Church Disciples of Christ and is funded by the Lilly Endowment.
Now the program is "going ecumenical" and will no longer be exclusively for Disciples clergy.
The program structure is two 5-day retreats throughout the year for a total of 8 retreats per participant. The week is filled with small group processing with participants' peers and seasoned mentors, site visits to congregations doing excellent ministry, a 24 hour silent sabbath, and a great deal of prayer.
It is a national program, so all clergy in congregations and chaplaincies in all denominations across the country, within those first 5 years of serving, are eligible. The mentors are dispersed throughout the country. Rev. Kim Gage Ryan (located in Missouri) is the executive director and her email address is kgryan.26@gmail.com.
The Rev. Robyn Bles, a Bethany Fellow serving at Crestwood Christian Church in Lexington KY, says, "If you know of any clergy serving a congregation or in chaplaincy and are still within those first 5 years, I hope you'll pass along this invitation to them. I cannot speak more highly of Bethany Fellows. It not only steeped my first years of ministry in love, support, and prayer, but it transformed my daily practice of ministry. I'm so thrilled that they're making it ecumenical as I think forming these prayerful colleagues in ministry is just what the Church needs."
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Want to read more about what our youth are doing? Visit the Youth webpage and subscribe to the DioKY Youth News. It's chock-full of information about youth events, happenings throughout the diocese, and other exciting news. Sign up here.
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Have You Checked out Our Facebook Page?
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St. James' Shelbyville is receiving names for a part-time (1/3) priest in charge.
St. Luke's has called the Rev. Michael Delk to be their next Rector.
St. Matthew's has called the Rev. Kelly Kirby to be their next Rector. |
Visit our Positions Open webpage for more information and additional opportunities. Have an open position to share? Visit the Submit A News Article webpage to have your position listed in the Diocesan News.
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Organ Player
St. George's, Louisville is seeking a part-time piano/organ player for their Sunday services. Read more...
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CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
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Volunteer Disaster Chaplain Training Course, July 31-Aug. 1, 2014
The Beecken Center of The School of Theology at The University of the South, in partnership with NDIN (National Disaster Interfaiths Network), invites clergy and spiritual caregivers of the Episcopal Church and religious leaders all faiths to take this two-day Disaster Chaplain Training in beautiful Sewanee, Tennessee. Participants who complete this certification can volunteer in their own diocese or faith community - or with NDIN or its national partners. NDIN can also assist unaffiliated volunteers in finding disaster spiritual care volunteer opportunities in local communities across the United States.
Emergency managers and disaster mental health professionals may also take this course to develop their knowledge of disaster spiritual care best practices.
This two-day training prepares clergy, religious leaders or spiritual care providers to volunteer as disaster chaplains in mass care settings, or to serve as disaster chaplains within their house of worship, religious community or professional institution.
Click here for more information and how to register.
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WIDER CHURCH NEWS & RESOURCES
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Subscribe to CPG E-newsletter
Church Pension Group publishes an e-newsletter: The Good Steward for anyone involved in protecting their church, its people and its property. Each issue features articles and tips on how to reduce the risk of and address problems. This resource is would be valuable required reading for any church leader.
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Church Finance Today Available
The Diocese has subscription to Church Finance Today that allows us to share this important resource with the leaders of our congregations gratis. This information is password protected per our subscription agreement. Please call the Diocesan Office for the password, so your congregation may benefit from this resource.
Church Finance Today presents timely, accurate and practical financial planning, tax compliance, and risk management information written in plain English! Each monthly issue helps churches and other ministries stay up-to-date on relevant IRS developments, court rulings, and legislation and find practical assistance in responding to problem areas that often catch ministry leaders by surprise.
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New Dreams New Visions: Good News for the Church
By Episcopal Church Foundation
 In 2009, a small taskforce asked "How can we help small, vibrant churches scattered throughout the United States embrace a new vision? How can we offer a growing pool of experienced clergy a new dream for ministry in their retirement?"
The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) is pleased to release the Executive Summary and Final Report for the New Dreams/New Visions Pilot Project, an initiative that sought to address these questions from 2010 to 2012. The Executive Summary and Final Report are now complete and are available.
The New Dreams/New Visions Pilot Project noted that paying full-time clergy was one of the most difficult challenges facing many small congregations today and proposed that a solution might lie in the increasing number of retired clergy who are expressing interest in part-time ministry. Working with a targeted group of clergy and congregations over three-and-a-half years, the NDNV Pilot Project... [Read more]
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ECF's Web Conference Series
As part of the Episcopal Church Foundation's on-going efforts to assist congregations in developing their leadership and financial resources, they are offering a wide range of web conferences for clergy and lay parish leaders. There is no cost to participate in ECF's web conferences and all lay and clergy leaders are welcome to participate.
Upcoming topics include:
- Planned Giving on Demand: The New ECF Planned Giving Toolkit (7/24/2014)
- Basics of a Capital Campaign (8/27/2014) & (9/9/2014)
- Stewardship in the New Millennium (9/17/2014)
See a complete list of upcoming web conferences and their descriptions here.
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Toolkit from Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
Working in advance, topics have been posted on The Toolkit, located on the Public Affairs pages of the Episcopal Church website. Items are presented to provide ample lead time for your communications initiatives.
Topics of interest for July through August include:
- July 22 - St. Mary Magdalene
- July 29 - The Philadelphia Eleven
- August 12 - Florence Nightingale
- August 14 - Jonathan Daniels
- August - Back to School
Read the full list and see their suggestions here.
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Would you like a printed copy of this newsletter? An expanded printable version of this edition of the Leadership Newsletter may be downloaded here. Please consider the environment before printing.
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