School of Congregational Development

TheUnited Methodist School of Congregational Development is an annual event aimed at helping annual conferences and congregations "grow the church" through new congregational starts and the strengthening of existing congregations. Sponsored jointly by the General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Discipleship, the 2009 School of Congregational Development will be held July 29-August 2, 2009 at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston, Illinois.

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2009 News and Features

"Effective Ministry" is Theme of 2009 School of Congregational Development

Global Ministries Release
4/21/09: "Enhance Your Effective Ministry" is the theme of the 2009 United Methodist School of Congregational Development. Read more ...

2008 News and Features

2008 Photo Gallery

Photos from the Orlando, Florida, campus and from the Grand Rapids, Michigan, campus of the 2008 School of Congregational Development.

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Church Development School Explores Christian Witness in the 21st Century

by Elliott Wright and Mary Beth Coudal
Three basic themes stood out at the 2008 United Methodist School of Congregational Development.
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Dramatically Different Concept of' 'Church' Based on the Extreme Example of Jesus

by Mary Beth Coudal
8/5/08: Rev. Jim Walker's Hot Metal Bridge fellowship meets in a bar, a tattoo parlor, and around a table.
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Church Developers Explore United Methodist 'Myths'

by Linda Green
8/4/08: The Rev. Craig Miller led a workshop about myths during the 2008 United Methodist School of Congregational Development.
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An Old First Church Sustains Its Momentum and Lives into the Future

by Elliott Wright
8/4/08: "We value every generation," says the Rev. Doug Kokx of Clermont First in Florida.
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Church? What Is Church? 'Wandering Generation' Looks for Connections

by Elliott Wright
8/4/08: The author of Tribal Church: Ministering to the Missing Generation urges us to think about 'church' a little differently. Read more ...

Seminar Explores Musical Options For Worship in a New Church Start

Marcia McFee leads music seminars for church groups.

by Elliott Wright
8/2/08: What kind of music is best for worship? Marcia McFee's seminar explored that issue at a seminar in Orlando.
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