What's Stunting Your Church's Growth?
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Having honest, accurate information about leadership, ministry and finances is a powerful tool for church leaders who are considering redevelopment or transition as a way to rekindle spiritual vitality within their congregations. With that in mind, the Commission on Thriving Congregations recommends the
Holy Cow! Congregation Assessment Tool (CAT)
for strategic planning, succession planning, pastoral searches, financial campaigns, as well as, a general understanding of the health and vitality of a congregation.
CAT is a benchmark instrument designed to provide an in-depth look at the experiences, perceptions and aspirations of a church's congregation. It is useful for any church in leadership transition or undertaking strategic planning. It can be used to:
- Measure the level of satisfaction and energy in the congregation you lead.
- Identify the critical success factors for improving organizational climate.
- Pinpoint the strengths of your congregation's culture.
- Discover where members would like to go in the future.
- Gauge readiness for change.
- Uncover potential resources you may be missing.
- Prepare for a search for your next pastor.
The cost of this assessment tool is based on your average worship attendance. It runs from $430 to $1,100 plus the cost of a trained facilitator. The facilitator may be a consultant with whom you are working, someone in the Presbytery that has been trained or a consultant from Holy Cow! Consulting. Holy Cow! Consulting offers interpretations in two ways: $300 for an online interpretation or $1,000 plus the cost of travel expenses for onsite interpretation. Presbytery level interpreters are available at reduced cost. Support for follow-up planning and efforts may be offered, as negotiated with the Commission on Thriving Congregations.
If a member church of the Presbytery of Baltimore uses the Congregation Assessment Tool (CAT) from Holy Cow, the Commission on Thriving Congregations will share costs based on the following scale:
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For further information on Holy Cow! Church Assessment Tool, contact
Jennifer Barchi
, Chair of the Commission on Thriving Congregations.
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Meetings
All meetings are held at the Presbytery of Baltimore's office unless a different location is indicated.
- Commission on Spiritual Leader Development meets at 1pm on Wednesday, May 1
- Committee on Ministry meets at 2pm Wednesday, May 1 at Mt. Hebron PC
- Credentials meets at 9am on Thursday, May 2
- The 883rd Gathering will be held from 4 - 8pm on Thursday, May 9 at Chestnut Grove PC
- Baltimore Dakota Partnership meets at 7pm on Tuesday, May 14
- Cuba Partnership meets at 7pm on May 15 at FPC of Howard Co.
- Dismantling Racism Training will be held 8:30am on May 20 at Chestnut Grove PC
- Steering Cabinet meets at 1pm on Wednesday May 22
- Commission on Reconciliation meets at 6:30pm on May 22
- Ministry Group Conveners meet 11:30am on Thursday, May 23
- The Center Steering Committee meets at 12:30pm at Dickey Memorial PC
- New Clergy Orientation will be held 10am Tuesday, May 28
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2019 Clergy Retreat
As you put the finishing touches on your Easter sermon and move through the busy days of Holy Week, wouldn't it be nice to know that you would have an opportunity to get some time away in just a few weeks -- time to catch your breath, time to talk and laugh with colleagues in ministry, time to be with God in a beautiful, natural setting? Take a minute to sign up for the Clergy Retreat at
Bon Secours Conference Center
on
May 15-16, noon to noon
. The cost is only
$75
and scholarships are available.
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"A Generation that
Sees Beyond the Limits"
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883rd Gathering of the Presbytery of Baltimore
Join us for spectacular worship, fellowship, a bit of business and a good ole' fashioned outdoor barbeque as we gather for the 883rd meeting of the Presbytery of Baltimore on Thursday, May 9 from 4-8 pm at Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, Phoenix, MD (21131). We'll also take time during this gathering to commission our youth as they plan to attend the 2019 Presbyterian Youth Triennium this summer at Purdue University, IN
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Confirmed Dates for the Dismantling Racism Training in 2019
Monday, May 20, 2019 at Chestnut Grove PC
(3701 Sweet Air Road, Phoenix, MD 21131), 8:30am to 5pm.
Morning refreshments and Lunch are provided
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The Center's work day will be held 9am to 2pm on Saturday, May 11. The Center could use your help to prepare for our guests this summer. It's time for our annual deep clean and fix-it day. We'll need help with moving some furniture, replacing bulbs and other minor repairs. For details, e-mail
Liv
at
The Center
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Each year we look forward to the annual meetings for Clerks of Session for training and to review Session Records. The following is a list of meetings for the Baltimore metropolitan area.
- Saturday, May 18, 2019, 10 am, Hancock PC, Jack Carlson
- Sunday, May 19, 2pm, Harundale PC, Jack Carlson
- Wednesday, May 29, 7pm, 1st PC of Howard County, Mary Gaut
- Saturday, June 8, 10am, Govans PC, Mary Gaut
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Catonsville Concerts at 3
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Catonsville Concerts at 3 features pianist Katie Mahan in concert at 3pm on Sunday, May 19 at the church.
Katie has captured the attention of audiences throughout the world for her innovative musical personality, poetic interpretations, and graceful and charming stage presence. She is at home in a broad repertoire ranging from Bach to Poulenc, and is particularly distinguished as an interpreter of the music of George Gershwin and Claude Debussy.
This free concert is presented with special funding from the Maryland State Arts Council, the Baltimore County Commission on Arts & Sciences & the Catonsville Women's Giving Circle.
Full Poster
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First & Franklin Presbyterian Church Seeks Office Manager
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The Office Manager (OM) supports the Pastor (Head of Staff), Session (its Clerk and committees), Board of Deacons, and other paid staff - through general administrative functions. The OM supports the day to day operations of the church and its surrounding campus properties (Hodge House, St Andrew Parking Lot, Backus House and Patrick Allison House).
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Jacqueline E. Taylor
General Presbyter
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John "Jack" Carlson
Stated Clerk
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Mary Gaut
Deputy Stated Clerk
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Debbie Ingram Schmidt
Associate, Spiritual Leader Development
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Susan Krehbiel
Director of Congregational Advocacy
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Wanda Morgan
Office Administrator
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Deborah Greene
Director of Communications
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Chuck Brawner
Administrator of Finances
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McKenna Lewellen
Coordinator, The Center
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Kate Foster Connors
Director, The Center
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Presbytery of Baltimore | (t) 410.433.2012 | (f) 410.433.2066| office@baltimorepresbytery.org |
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