CHURCH DEVELOPMENT NEW CHURCHES RESOURCES & LINKS DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TRAINING EVENTS
Revitalization is for congregations showing significant
potential and for those on their way toward renewal
1. Lowering Our Nets into the Deep: An Intensive
      Program of Congregational Revitalization
Clergy/lay teams from 8-10 churches gather for intensive training at four all-day workshops over three years and carry their learning back into the life of their congregations. (See links below)
  » Revitalization Program Brochure
» Revitalization Program Application
» Revitalization Comprehensive Bibliography
» Program Timeline
» Terms of Agreement
» Dates for Program 2010
» Program Core Competencies
» Program Evaluation
» Renewal Work Incentives and Form
2. Covenant Churches
Each church in this program must be at a point of pastoral transition and be willing to relinquish its right to search for a pastor. The Conference nominates a pastoral candidate after careful assessment of the candidate’s ability to do renewal work. (See links below)
  » Covenant Program Brochure
» Covenant Program Application
» Covenant
» Support Committees for Covenant Churches
» Selection Process Steps
» Local Church Profile Section 4
» Support Committee Duties
» Quarterly Report Form
3. Options for Small Churches
The Conference provides a portable educational workshop on optionsfor the smallest, most vulnerable churches (worship attendance under 50). The pros and cons of a wide array of choices are discussed. To arrange for a consultation, contact Rev. Geneva M. Butz, butz@psec.org (See links below)
  » Options for Small Churches
» Bibliography for Small Churches
For more information on Church Development contact
  Rev. Geneva M. Butz, Associate Conference Minister
Telephone: 610-489-2056 ext 302, Email: butz@psec.org
              
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