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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Congregations Grow when "Love Meets Needs"
Churches grow when "love meets needs," the pastor of The United Methodist Church's largest congregation said in opening an annual gathering of church developers.
2006 News & Features
Congregation Finds New Life in Diverse Language Ministries
More than 90 children from the Vacation Bible School of John Wesley United Methodist Church stood before the congregation and sang with gusto as a group of visiting church development specialists looked on in pleased amazement.
United Methodists: "And Are We Yet Alive?"
The possibilities for faith growth and church expansion within ethnic minority communities in the United States were prominent themes at the 2006 United Methodist School of Congregational Development.
Spiritual Leadership Essential for Congregational Development
The 2006 United Methodist School of Congregational Development got underway on August 3 with worship, sermons, and addresses focused on the spiritual leadership required for effective Christian ministry in the contemporary world. Some 630clergy and laity gathered for six days of intensive prayer and study around new church development, the revitalization of existing congregations, and community-based ministries.
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