2009 School of Congregational Development

Developing lay and clergy leaders who start and strengthen missional congregations that reach out and transform their communities and the world.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 to Sunday, August 2, 2009
Chicago
Orrington Hotel, Evanston, Illinois

Sponsored by:
The General Board of Global Ministries,
The General Board of Discipleship, and Path 1

Hosted by: The Northern Illinois Annual Conference
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

For Bishops, District Superintendents, Conference Leaders, Clergy
and lay leadership of new and existing congregations.

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What is the School of Congregational Development?

Starting in the 1980s The General Board of Discipleship and The General Board of Global Ministries created an experience to train new church pastors.  In the last ten years the SCD has blossomed to include training for Bishops, District Superintendents, Conference Staff, pastors, and church teams who desire to learn how to create and develop disciple-making congregations.  Developed by GBGM, GBOD, and Path 1 with collaboration with the National Plans, this year we will be in the dynamic city of Chicago as we are hosted by the Northern Illinois Annual Conference.

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Location

Taking advantage of the City of Evanston, Illinois, the SCD will start with Registration the Opening Plenary at the Orrington Hotel which is in the center of the city. Plenaries and most classes will be in the Orrington. Worship will take place at First Church United Methodist Church in Evanston which is just a couple of blocks away. Some classes will also be located at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary which also is within walking distance of the Hotel. Teaching Churches are either within walking distance or are accessible through public transportation. Limited shuttle service will be made available for participants who need assistance. Participants will not need cars for this year’s event and are highly recommended to take public transportation to the event.

You are invited to:

• Be challenged and given new insights through dynamic Plenary Speakers
• Participate in a 4-hour Intensive that will focus on a key area of congregational development
• Be part of a Ministry Track through which you will receive in-depth training to transform your church
• Choose two Workshops that will give hands-on tools for a specific area of ministry
• Choose a Teaching Church for an all day session on Sunday
• Experience an Optional Saturday Evening service and teaching time at the Willow Creek Community Church

How to Register:

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