Loading...The Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, director of the University of the South's Center for Ministry in Small Churches, will lead an all-day session on Saturday, Dec. 11, at All Saints Conference Center on a ministry model developed for smaller congregations.
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IT'S GOOD TO BE SMALL
What is the most pressing concern of the church today? No, it's not sexuality, it's the fact that we "sort of" know what it means to be God's people, to be Episcopalians, but we do not remember how to share that knowledge. Ministry is all about building and nurturing relationships. Many small congregations have this skill, but find it difficult to translate the skill into action: How do we do ministry intentionally, and how do we evangelize, i.e., attract people because we have something unique and beautiful to offer? This session will explore a model of ministry that is especially developed for smaller congregations. We will examine some basic things we must do together if we are to be vital, healthy churches in our communities and ways in which we can regain a knowledge of who we are and how we can share that knowledge.
Presenter: The Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, Director
Center for Ministry in Small Churches
School of Theology, University of the South
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Central time)
Location: All Saints Episcopal Center
Cost: $20 (including lunch)
$85 (including Friday night dinner and lodging with private bath and
Saturday breakfast and lunch)
$65 (as above with shared bath)
Reading: If possible, participants are asked to read: Kujawa-Holbrook, Sheryl and Fredrica Harris Thompsett (2010). Born of Water, Born of Spirit. Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute.
Advance registration is needed. The registration form may be downloaded here. If you have questions about the workshop, please contact the Rev. Rose Bogal-Allbritten, Director of the School of Ministry at rosebogal@gmail.com or (270) 293-9490.
