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A resourceful network for leaders of expansion ministries to share ideas, challenges, and connect with mentors and coaches. Sponsored by Unity Worldwide Ministries Expansion.
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StartMeeting Call – March 20, 20146:00 pm Central Time Welcome to the Unity Expansion Leaders Network! • If you’re having technical issues call (800) 644-9070
Unity Expansion Leaders Network A resource for your journey! Connect…innovate…mentor…support Sponsored by Unity Worldwide Ministries Expansion Steve Colladay, Ministry Expansion Coordinator steve@unity.org 816.434.6866 Unity Expansion Leaders Network For leaders of expansion ministries Thursday, March 20, 2014 6:00 pm Central Time
Welcome and Prayer • “I now hold in my mind a new image of our ministry as a flourishing and gloriously beautiful community.”
Purpose of Unity Expansion Leaders Network • A new network for sharing what’s working, what’s not, asking for ideas or support with a particular challenge, and connecting with a mentor/coach.
Suggested Agenda • Welcome and opening prayer • Purpose of Unity Expansion Leaders Network; • Introductions • Summary of Feb. 6 Web-call • Satellite/live streaming research update, etc. • Facebook page for expansion leaders • Chat/Questions/Comments: Topics for future calls; inviting presenters • Next call, next steps • Closing prayer
Introductions • Who is on our call today? • UWM staff members • Members of Our Expansion Team
UWM Staff Supporting You Today • Debbie Allen Communications & Branding Coordinator • Kristen Preud'homme VP Communications John Lombardo Media Specialist
Expansion Ministry Team • Rev. Pat Ball Chair • Rev. Richard Bunch Board Liaison • Rev. Billie Martini Team Member • Rev. Pat WilliamsonMember Rev. Margee Grounds Member • Rev. Steve Colladay UWM Coordinator Plus a new member: Irene Anton
QuestionIf you participate in the chat today, do we have permission to identify your name in the chat transcript that is later sent to participants and linked on our UWM expansion page? • This web-call is being recorded • You can listen to it and view the chat transcript and PowerPoint slides on our expansion web page: www.unity.org/expansion
Updates for Expansion Leaders • Summary of Feb. 6 Web-call is on our web page: www.unity.org/expansion • --Audio recording of web-call • --A chat transcript • --PowerPoint slides • Update: Live streaming resources
Updates for Expansion Leaders New Expansion Leaders Facebook page For Ministers, Spiritual Leaders Rev. Donna Kopitsky revdonna@unityofconnellsville.org
Growing your ministry • Marketing Post Cards using Daily Word mailing listfrom our sister organization, Unity World Headquarters • Contact Unity Customer Service via e-mail at wholesaccts@unityonline.org,or phone at (866) 236-3571. • You are allowed one (1) announcement within a 12 month period. Thanks to Rev. Jacquie Mace Unity of Lake Norman, NC
Your new contact point is Unity Customer Service via e-mail at Wholesaccts@unityonline.org,, or phone at (866) 236-3571. • You are allowed one (1) announcement within a 12 month period, so please keep that in mind as you plan your mailings.
Updates for Expansion Leaders • Quarterly reports should now be sent to: steve@unity.org QuarterMonthsDue by 1st Jan, Feb, Mar April 30 2nd Apr, May, Jun July 31 3rd Jul, Aug, Sep October 31 4th Oct, Nov, Dec January 31
Resources for Expansion Leaders • Support from one another • Mentor-Coach • 1. Find one—can we help you? • 2. Be one—You can support an expansion leader and ministry by sharing your experience. • Facebook Unity Leader’s Discussion Group • Expansion spiritual leaders are invited to join! Email Toni Boehm for an invite: revtboehm@aol.com • Joining the Branding program
Growing your ministry An excellent resourcefor church growth www.churchvolunteercentral.com/blog/
Best Practices in Expansion Ministries • What are expansions doing to introduce people to Unity that is actually working? • What are some new and innovative things that expansions are trying? • Who is space sharing, and who are you sharing space with? Thanks to Lynnette Brouwer, Unity of Payson, Arizona, for suggesting these key questions.
Dialogue/Questions/Comments Please type a question/comment in the chat box on the right side of your screen.
“Spirit” will now “randomly” choose 3 names of folks on our call today for a personal message. Just know that this is meant for YOU!
You are invited to our Annual Convention June 9-13 At Unity Village and Overland Park, KS
UWM Resources for Expansion LeadersOur Communication Initiatives • Signup and Stay Connected! • Our bi-monthly newsletter The Path • Our quarterly e-zineUnity Leaders Magazine • Timely announcementsImportant Communications • www.unity.org/enews
Next Call, Next Steps • 1. The topic/s for our next web-call is… • 2. Do we have your correct email address? • 3. Follow up to this call: • --We will email a chat transcript of this call to all expansion leaders; • --The PowerPoint slides and chat transcript will be online:www.unity.org/expansion • 3. Your personal action steps?
Closing Prayer • Unity Worldwide Ministries Vision • “Centered in God, we co-create a world that works for all.” • Unity Worldwide Ministries Mission • “We create and support vibrant, diverse spiritual leaders and communities that foster transformation and inspire people to make a positive difference in our world.”
Expansion Ministries • For more information contact: • Rev. Steve Colladay, • Ministry Expansion Coordinator • 816.434.6866 • Steve@unity.org