Department of Congregational Life

1. Department of Congregational Life An Interactive Slide Show for you to discover how the Department of Congregational Life can help your church. Click navigation buttons to advance slides. Click underlined words to explore. Internet connection required for web links.

2. Leading Churches and Individuals to Discover and Fulfill their God-given Mission!

3. “…to be an embodiment and an extension of Jesus Christ in the world. …to follow Jesus Christ, …to learn of Christ, …to be filled with Christ, and then It’s Time! …to be the Presence of Christ in the world.”

4. Exists To Help Your Church… Journey toward Christ-likeness Experience authentic community Be a Missional Congregation Be the Presence of Christ The Department of Congregational Life

5. Quick Links to Information 19 Chaplaincy 20 Deacon Ministry 22 Leaders and Consultants 23 Events 24-25 Online Resources 26-28 Info-logues/Plan Book 29 Online CBF Store 30 E-zine 31-40 FAQs 41 Free Stuff 44-61 Resource Appendix 6 Staff 9 Faith Formation 10 Missional Church 11 Evangelism/Outreach 12 Spiritual Formation 13 Building Community 14 Healthy Congregations 15 Baptist Values 16 Baptist Partnerships 17 Reconciliation/Justice 18 Marriage/Family

6. Michele Deriso Associate CoordinatorBuilding Community Toni Draper Project Assistant Dr. Bo Prosser Coordinator Rick Bennett Associate Coordinator Faith Formation George Pickle Associate Coordinator Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Meet the Staff of Congregational Life

7. Helping Churches Our vision, as we work with congregations and congregational leaders, is to help you do better what you're doing well and do well what you might not be doing at all! Our mission is to Equip, Empower, and Encourage Christians and congregations as they discover and fulfill their God-given mission. The Department of Congregational Life

8. YOU Department of Congregational Life • Connecting churches to resources that will help them fulfill their God-given mission Consultants Resources Training Web Site E-zine Info-logues Site Visits

9. Strategy One: Faith Formation We encourage all persons as they journey toward Christ-likeness and spiritual transformation. Faith Formation involves Missional Church Spiritual Formation Department of Congregational Life

10. Department of Congregational Life • Helping churches become missional … • What is God wanting you to be • What is God wanting you to become • What is God wanting you to do • … as the presence of Christ? Web Link Resources

11. Department of Congregational Life • Helping Churches • Develop Biblically wholesome and effective evangelism and outreach, expressions of being the presence of Christ Resources

12. Department of Congregational Life • Helping Churches lead individuals to be shaped in the image of Christ • A process • By the gracious working of God’s spirit • For the transformation of the world Resources Web Link

13. Department of Congregational Life • Strategy Two: Building Community • We nurture authentic community within and beyond congregations.

14. Helping Develop and sustain healthy congregations Department of Congregational Life Resources

15. Department of Congregational Life • Helping • Understand and embrace Baptist values that have shaped our identity Soul Freedom Bible Freedom Religious Freedom Church Freedom Resources Web Link

16. Helping maintain meaningful Baptist partnerships Baptist World Alliance Baptist Center for Ethics Baptists Today Associated Baptist Press Baptist Joint Committee for Public Affairs Department of Congregational Life Resources Web Link

17. Bringing wholeness to relationships within and beyond congregations Ecumenical & Interfaith Dialogue Reconciliation & Justice Activities Department of Congregational Life Resources

18. Helping develop healthy individuals, marriages and families Retreats Workshops Focused Resources Strategic Partners Department of Congregational Life Resources

19. Supporting Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors Military Hospitals Business Industry Specialized Settings Department of Congregational Life Web Link

20. Partnering to provide newsletters on deacon ministry Planning Evaluating Conducting Department of Congregational Life Web Link

21. Assisting Congregations Through Experienced Consultants Practical Training Helpful Info-logues Annual Planning Workbook Online Resource Guide 24/7 Online CBF Store Monthly E-zine Department of Congregational Life

22. Dr. Bo Prosser Coordinator for Congregational Life bprosser@thefellowship.info, 770-220-1631 George C. Pickle Associate Coordinator Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling gpickle@thefellowship.info, 770-220-1617 Michele Deriso Associate Coordinator Building Community mderiso@thefellowship.info, 770-220-1626 Rick Bennett Associate Coordinator Faith Formation rbennett@thefellowship.info, 770-220-1605 Congregational Life Age Group Consultants Department of Congregational Life Real Time Assistance Available

23. Regional Church Leadership Academy “True Survivor” Christian Educator Gathering Marriage Enrichment Retreat Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation Department of Congregational Life Inspirational Events Details

24. Practical Downloadable Trustworthy Department of Congregational Life Online Resources Details

25. Quality resources for local church ministry Easy-to-use topical arrangement Monthly review of a resource Department of Congregational Life Online Resource Directory Details

26. “Resources in Spirituality: A Listing of Resource Persons, Workshops, Networks, Publications, Links & Personal Retreat Sites” Free Department of Congregational Life Helpful Info-logues Details

27. “Missional Church: Bookmarks and Links” “Missional Journey” “Missional Journey Guide” And more Free Department of Congregational Life Helpful Info-logues Details

28. “Blueprints” Plan Coordinate Focus on church mission Free Department of Congregational Life Annual Planning Workbook Details

29. Department of Congregational Life Online CBF Store • Resource Specialist 1-888-801-4223 Details

30. Department of Congregational Life ChurchWorks! • Monthly E-zine • Resources and ideas for congregational leadership • Free • Subscribe – tdraper@thefellowship.info View Sample

31. Department of Congregational Life FAQ’s • How can I find what I need at CBF? • Resource Specialist 1-888-801-4223 • Congregational Hotline: • Call Michele Deriso 770-220-1626

32. Department of Congregational Life FAQ’s • I believe in the Baptist principles held by CBF. How can I find fellow believers in my area? • http://www.thefellowship.info/StateNetworks.aspx • 1-800-352-8741

33. What is the significance of the name “Department of Congregational Life”? Equip and empower congregations Assist in all areas of congregational work Department of Congregational Life FAQ’s

34. Department of Congregational Life FAQ’s • What is “Spiritual Formation”? • The process of being shaped in the image of Christ by the gracious working of the Spirit, for the transformation of the world

35. Department of Congregational Life FAQ’s • What is a “Missional Church”? • A missional church aligns all of its programs, functions and activities around the mission of God in the world. • A missional church asks, “What is God wanting us to be, become and do to continue the ministry of Christ within our present community and global context?” Web Link

36. Department of Congregational Life FAQ’s • What does the Coordinator of Congregational Life do? • Teach, train, encourage, and equip Christians and congregations • Respond personally • Write, train, and speak to share spiritual insights, practical approaches, and humor

37. Department of Congregational Life FAQ’s • How does the Coordinator help churches? • Communications • Missional church initiatives • Spiritual formation experiences like “Companions in Christ”

38. Department of Congregational Life FAQ’s • How else is the Coordinator helping churches? • Discipleship ministries • Strategic Planning • On Site Training

39. Department of Congregational Life FAQ’s • The church I lead is small. • Can the Department of Congregational Life work with my church? • Your congregation is important no matter what size! Let’s talk about ways your congregation can discover and fulfill the mission of God in your world. – Bo Prosser

40. Department of Congregational Life FAQ’s My prayer is that you will know God’s blessing as you lead people to find and fulfill God’s mission and purpose. The Congregational Team is here to help. Bo ProsserCoordinator for Congregational LifeCooperative Baptist Fellowship

41. To receive a packet of the free resources for congregational life mentioned in this presentation, clickhereand enter “FreeResources” in the subject line. Be sure to include your name and mailing address in the body of the message. Or, call 770-220-1654.

42. Department of Congregational Life CBF Resource Center PO Box 450329 Atlanta GA 31145-0329 770-220-1654 bprosser@thefellowship.info © 2005 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

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44. Department of Congregational Life Appendix The following slides are included as resources

45. CBF Online Store Learn by browsing: • Click on this link: CBF Store. • Next, click on the CBF Store logo to enter the store website. • At the top of the first store page, click on “Product Overview” • Click on the links shown on the Catalog overview page to explore Faith Formation and Building Community resources. • Or, use Quick Search to find a specific item. Return

46. Free Missional Church The Missional Journey: Being the Presence of Christ 32-page information booklet, journal and CD-ROM will help you begin the missional journey. Missional Journey Guide Workbook, CD-ROM and binder provide stories of churches on the missional journey and practical information for congregational leaders. Missional Church: Bookmarks and LinksAnnotated bibliography on the missional movement gives useful help to church leaders. More Resources Return Web Link

47. Missional Church Christianity for Beginners is a six-week course designed to introduce unchurched persons to the Christian faith and to provide basic information for new believers. Web Link Missional Church: Frequently Asked Questions gives answers to the most frequently asked questions about missional church in a convenient online format. FAQ Link Missional Church Web Links connects you to resources, other church leaders and practical ideas for ministry. Missional Church Web Links Return Web Link

48. Evangelism and Outreach Christianity for Beginners is a six-week course designed to introduce unchurched persons to the Christian faith and to provide basic information for new believers. Web Link Hospitality Evangelism provides complete resources to lead a church to develop evangelism on the model of hospitality. Go to the CBF Store to learn more. Return

49. Spiritual Formation PersonalGrowthResources Web Link Web Link Web Link Discover multiple resources in the CBF Store as well as free downloadable personal growth resources on the Department of Congregational Life web pages. Go to the Spiritual Formation Network to get updated information. Return

50. Healthy Congregations FREE FREE Web Link Resources include CBF-developed Missional Journey Guide, curriculum from the Baptist Center for Ethics, free church annual planning workbook, free “It’s Time” video by Daniel Vestal, and free CBF Store Catalog. Return