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2014 Leadership Report. “Raising Up Transformational Leaders”. The report of the Cabinet, Connectional Ministries & Growing Effective Churches. Rev. Mike Bealla Director of Connectional Ministries. Mr. John Konieczny Conference Lay Leader. Alignment. Conference Goals. Cabinet.
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2014 Leadership Report “Raising Up Transformational Leaders” The report of the Cabinet, Connectional Ministries & Growing Effective Churches
Rev. Mike BeallaDirector of Connectional Ministries Mr. John Konieczny Conference Lay Leader
Alignment Conference Goals Cabinet Develop Vital Congregations and Transformational Leaders Develop New Places for New People Rediscover Connectionalism for the 21st Century Connectional Ministries Connectionalism Growing Effective Churches Resources
The Purpose of the Annual Conference … • To train and deploy quality transformational clergy and lay leadership • to lead the disciple-making task in our local churches. • To equip our local churches with effective tools and best practices for disciple-making in the 21st century and the re- formation of the church. • To Provide a covenantal connection for mission and ministry • beyond the local church.
Rev. Lori SteffensenState College District Superintendent Rev. Marian HartmanScranton / Wilkes-Barre District Superintendent
1 Corinthians 12:4-11 The Message (MSG) 4-11 God’s various gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various ministries are carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various expressions of power are in action everywhere; but God himself is behind it all. Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people!
The variety is wonderful: wise counsel , clear understanding, simple trust, healing the sick, miraculous acts, proclamation, distinguishing between spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues. All these gifts have a common origin, but are handed out one by one by the one Spirit of God. He decides who gets what, and when.
The Local Church “The local church provides the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs.” “The church of Jesus Christ exists in and for the world.” Paragraphs 201 & 202
Exponential Change
Pastoral Leadership Development I & II Rev. Dr. Kathy Kind Altoona District Superintendent
Equipping God’s People Rev. Beth Jones Williamsport District Superintendent
Equipping Pastorsof Large Churches Rev. Dr. Dennis Keller Harrisburg District Superintendent
Matthew 28 Initiative Did you know? Matthew 28 churches are twice as likely to grow than other churches… Rev. Charlie Salisbury York District Superintendent
Mt. Zion • Carlisle • UMC Vital Mergers Coming together in strength to be even more effective! Rev. Dr. Tom Salsgiver Lewisburg District Superintendent
New Places For New People! Rev. Dr. Dennis Otto Director of Congregational Development
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New Places For New People! Nueva Esperanza en Cristo
7 District Youth Rallies! (Slightly older youth!) Thousands of meals packaged for Stop Hunger Now! Our youth in mission and having fun!
Camping & Retreat Ministries Raising Up Young Leaders! 1,394 Campers 85 First Time Commitments to Christ 500+ Renewed Their Commitment Provided 117 scholarships for a total of $18,000 500+ volunteer staff shared their lives
Susquehanna LINK (paper) Quick LINK (E-Mail) Media Weekly Susquehanna Express Web Site Facebook Video Production Graphic Art Production Resources for Teaching… Bible Study Leadership Training Stewardship DVD’s Video Equipment
Discovering the people in your neighborhood! Volunteers in Mission Brining life-changing mission opportunities for those who want to make a difference! Local Church Health Ministry Grants
Five New Ministry Teams Resourcing your local church for effective ministry! Congregational Development Team Discipleship Resource Team Finance & Administration Team Leadership Development Team Mission & Outreach Team