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 Center for Congregational Excellence
 HCI - Healthy Church Initiative
 Hispanic Ministries
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Center for Congregational Excellence

Featured News

  • Feb. 5, 2010 - Church planters share their stories

Pastors Shawn Franssens of LifeSpring UMC and Rob Barringer of LifeSong UMC share their experiences with as Church Planters for the Missouri Annual Conference.

This may seem like an odd combination to some, but Cueni-Smith believes popular music can help people grasp the meaning of sometimes difficult Biblical teachings.

Upcoming Events!
Browse upcoming upcoming events relating to new church starts, planting new churches, leadership institutes, and events.

Five Major Areas of Ministry

  • Established Church Congregational Transformation
  • New Church Development
  • Pastoral Leadership Development
  • Campus Ministry
  • Hispanic Ministries

The Center for Congregational Excellence staff would be happy to provide more information in these areas:

  • Healthy Church Initiative (HCI)
  • New Church Development
  • Congregation Intervention
  • Congregational Transformation
  • Congregational Campus Ministries
  • Hispanic Ministries
  • Urban Renewal
  • Ethnic Local Church Task Force


Congregational Excellence Resources

Congregational Excellence Staff
Visit the Center for Congregational Excellence Staff page which includes staff photos, titles, and contact information.

Grants
Find out about congregational excellence grants, the applications and guidelines.

News
Read past news articles regarding congregational excellence.

Resources
Find more contacts for congregational excellence, the Healthy Church Initiative brochure, Center for Congregational Excellence brochure, and more learning resources.

Transforming Churches Network (TCN)

For more information on TCN or to order manuals, please contact below:

Transforming Churches Network
PO Box 333
Cordova, TN 38088
901-494-7375
terry@transformingchurchesnetwork.org
www.transformingchurchesnetwork.org

Demographic Companies
There are a few demographic companies we recommend using to help target your audience for ministry purposes.

New Church Start Stories
Read about new church start experiences from pastors in Missouri.

Bookshelf
See what is on Bob Farr's bookshelf, what he has been reading and what he recommends.

Welcoming Certified Congregation Process
Please click the link to learn more about the Welcoming Certified Congregation Process. Read about how to be certified as a "Welcoming Congregation" for your local congregation and being radically hospitable to newcomers at your church.