Youth
Minister with youth, not to them
With no regret I can say that not every congregation in the Diocese can have a large youth group. Now that the air is cleared and the truth is out there, a more important question remains: what can every congregation, in particular small congregations, do to have a vibrant youth ministry?
As Jason Beschiniski, Diocesan Youth [...]
Youth
Youth encouraged to find their voice at convention
“Amendments to amendments to amendments.” Although this is not really possible in parliamentary procedure, this is what quite a few youth told me when I asked them about what they expected from going to convention. Thankfully, the reality was much more rewarding.
Twenty-three youth came to convention this year, a significant increase from last year. Four [...]
Congregational Development
Growing churches have clarity about mission
Got growth?
That’s a question that came up in this column earlier this year after the Faith Community Today (FACT) study was released. That study looked at more than 14,000 churches, synagogues, temples and mosques in the United States. The Episcopal Church was a participant in that study and Kirk Hadaway, director of research for the [...]
Bishop's Notes
‘Get into the mix,’ Bishop urges
The character of the Bishop’s Address to Convention is both that of a sermon and of the state of the Diocese. While I welcome the opportunity to speak about the state of the Diocese, the best voice on this subject is already here in the reports that were submitted in detail and in spirit in [...]
