Church Development Resources

Welcome to PSEC church development where our goal is "Building up the body of Christ for the work of ministry, until all members come to unity of faith, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ." (Ephesians 4)
The life of faith calls us to ALL types of growth: Numerical growth in worship attendance, budget, activities, and participation; Maturational growth in spirit, especially in each member's ability to nurture others and to be nurtured; Organic growth for the whole congregation as a functioning community, able to maintain and interact with other institutions of society; and Incarnational growth to make the Gospel real in the world, to live it and enflesh it as a community of people. ( from Loren Mead's book, More than Numbers: The Way Churches Grow )

Click any of the links below to download resources and learn about upcoming events. Brochures for most events are available in the PSEC Download Center.
For more info: Rev. Geneva Butz or Donna Tomlinson at 610-489-2056

"God Is Still Speaking" Initiative

Don't be left out, learn how your church can be part of the UCC national identity campaign and television commercials which have brought new recognition and membership to our congregations.

Our Conference-wide Plan for Church Development

Our vision for Church Development in PSEC is based on the Great Commission given to us by Jesus: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." - Matthew 28: 19-20. Click here to read more.

Options for Small Churches

Covenant Churches

Congregational Revitalization Program

Cong Revitalization Terms of Agreement

Cong Revitalization Prog Application

New Church Start Program

Upcoming Church Development Training Events

Stewardship Development Resources

Long-range planning, Visioning, Mission Development

How to Write a Vision Statement

Church Growth Assessment Tools

Evangelism Strategies and Tips

Members of Church Development Committee

Congregational Vitality Initiative (CVI)

» » Registration forms for most events are in PSEC Download Center
For more information contact:
  Rev. Geneva M. Butz, Assoc Conference Minister
  PO Box 26400, 505 S. Second Avenue
  Collegeville, PA 19426
  610.489.2056  or  butz@psec.org

              
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