CONNECTION is published bimonthly for church leaders: ministers, church board chairs and other congregational leaders, district and annual conference delegates, and district leadership.

 

Current Issue:  February / March 2009

For those with slower internet connections, you may download and view the Connection pages individually with the following index:

  1. The Old has Gone, The New has Come
  2. Pastoral Openings, News
  3. News
  4. Growth Events / On Earth Peace
  5. Calendar
  6. District Youth
  7. District Youth Conference Registration
  8. Decade to Overcome Violence


Resource Center Pages

2009

2008

  • June/July - Missional and Post-Modern Ministry


 

Parish Paper (Rights and Restrictions)

2009

  • January - "How to Identify Our Church's Unstated Assumptions"

2008

  • December - "Does Your Window Limit Your View"
  • November- "The Fun Factor Asset in Congregational Climate"
  • October- "Requirements for Membership: Which Ones Matter?"
  • September - "The Change Agent's Checklist"
  • August - "How Does Church Size Impact Decision-Making?"
  • July- "Giving to Congregations: Have Patterns Changed?"
  •  June - "Teaching Moments" Strengthen Governing Board Meetings!
  • May- "How Effective is Our Financial Communication?"
  • April- "Making a Good Start With Your New Pastor"
  • March- "Church Members and Community Residents: Match or Mismatch?"
  • February - "Shepherding New Ideas through Change-Resistance Minefields"

Past Connection Issues