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School of Congregational Development

The  United 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 is currently underway at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston, Illinois.

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Bishop SwansonUnited Methodists Challenged to Seek More Young Clergy 

by Elliott Wright
7/30/09: Bishop Swanson gave the keynote address at the opening of the five-day school hosted by Bishop Hee-Soo Jung.
 

2009 School of Congregational Development "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.

 

2008 News and Features

 

Digital camera; viewfinder 2008 Photo Gallery

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

SCDCross 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.

 

Rev. Jim Walker - Hot Metal Bridge.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.

 

The Rev. Craig MillerChurch 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.

 

Eclectic congregation worship service. 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.

 

Rev. Carol Howard MerrittChurch? 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.

 

Marcia McFee leads music seminars for church groups.Seminar Explores Musical Options For Worship in a New Church Start

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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