Committee on Church Revitalization and Transformation
Are only high budgets sacred? Are only high attendance congregations holy? What are sacred stories in our Presbytery? Sacred Stories is an endeavor to share with each other what is sacred: the surprising moments and delightful outcomes where God is active in our congregations—regardless of their size! There are simply too many stories of exciting … Continue reading Sacred Stories
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The New Church Development Committee invites you… To be inspired. To dream. To be encouraged. To have renewed hope. Pastors and leaders are invited to come and explore the possibilities as we discover together what it means to be a vibrant church and what the key ingredients of a vibrant church look like. Whether … Continue reading Vibrancy in the Old and Ideas for the New
The CCRT’s Annual Revitalization Retreat Retreat Leader: Rev. Dr. Jerry Cannon from C.N. Jenkins Memorial Church in Charlotte He will be leading us in conversation on “Krispy Kreme/Barbeque/NASCAR/Bud Light- Doing Evangelism in a Cultural Diverse Context.” He is not only a pastor in Charlotte but also serves as the Evangelism Coach Coordinator for the Evangelism … Continue reading Revitalization Retreat 2016
Looking for new ways to inspire giving? Time to branch out. The ornaments are paper but the gifts are enduring Christmas will be here before we know it, along with all the traditions we love and cherish, like putting up the tree. What’s your favorite ornament? Chances are it’s not the fanciest one, but one with … Continue reading Time to Branch Out
Learn how to talk about your faith in a comfortable, helpful, unimposing way at one of these two workshops offered on both sides of our Presbytery. This seminar is designed to give you a clear understanding of personal evangelism which results in a compassion that swallows fear and equips you to be effective in everyday … Continue reading Evangelism Workshops for Presbyterians
Every church in our Presbytery has been approved to use this special web-based service. MissionInsite will allow you to compare the people in your congregation to the people in the neighborhood around you and give you insights for developing ministries that better connect to neighbors. Watch the video or click on the document below to … Continue reading MissionInsite helps churches connect with neighborhood
Friday – Saturday, Feb. 6th– 7th 2015 at Monroe Camp & Retreat Center Every Presbyterian Church wants to gain new members, but this is hard to do without a larger sense of calling and purpose. Come rediscover and reclaim our common calling to evangelism! Evangelism is the good news of God’s healing and saving love … Continue reading ENGAGING EVANGELISM RETREAT FEBRUARY 2015
Training you need to make a difference for Jesus! The Presbyterian Church–like all churches in North America today– is undergoing massive changes. Tried and true methods of church growth and effective mission are less and less effective in the new cultures all around us. Still the church is blessed with many dedicated leaders who want to … Continue reading Be a More Effective Church Leader
CCRT can help you attend a workshop or conference if it will help your congregation prepare to touch the lives of people in your community who do not already interact with your church. Here are a few conferences you may want to check out! Remember, you can apply for some financial assistance through our CCRT … Continue reading Upcoming Education Opportunities & Conferences
A growing number of congregations have voiced a desire for hands-on help instead of books or conferences when it comes for transformation. The Revitalization committee (CCRT) has looked a number of models from parachurch organizations within and outside our denomination, but most of the help is limited and “one size fits all.” The Revitalization committee … Continue reading New Groups Forming Church Transformation
WHY CREATE A FREE WEBSITE WITH WEEBLY? Because some say, “If a church or Business is not online, It does not exist!” Get your church online to be found! Control the message of who you are and invite guests to come to your worshiping community. Share the good news of the Kingdom. Because it is … Continue reading Create a church website
Facebook can also be used to connect people to the ongoing ministries within your church walls. Facebook can also be a ministry in-and-of-itself. Like blogs, newsletters and online sermons, it can minister DIRECTLY to people online who may never attend your church or be physically unable to attend your church. Difficulty: Easy to Medium (more … Continue reading Make a Church Facebook Page
#1 EVERY church needs a “Google Place” listing. Click here #2 Update their listing on our Presbytery Website (click here) and PC(USA) website listing (click here). #3 Create a Website (click here) #4 Keep an updated Facebook page (click here)
Serving your community begins with understanding your community. Learn about your area with this amazingly accurate online tool. Easy-to-use map based data analytics tools are here for you at MissionInsite to give current community information for your ministry planning. Demographic Info. for your congregation www.missioninsite.com For help using MisisonInsite contact Owen Carriker or Mike Armistead.
