The following is a list of resources submitted by congregations in our district who have demonstrated their healthiness by growing in at least one of the identified areas of congregational ministry. The listing is in three forms: a printed resource, an electronic resource, or a person who has been a valued resource. If you have found a resource that was particularly helpful to your congregation’s health and growth, please contact Rev. Larry Bogardus at pastorlarry@stephenslcms.org, or Gary Norton, Regional Mission Facilitator, at gary.norton@psd-lcms.org.
Electronic Resoures:
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Ministry Marketing Coach - Chris Forbes writes on subjects of ministry marketing. His web site will give you helpful articles on a variety of subjects. If you need a fresh marketing idea, encouragement, or a topic for council planning, this site is helpful.
- Cornerstones for Christian Committees: An e-book by Churchcoach.com
Printed Resources:
- Developing a Vision For Ministry by Malphurs - A helpful planning resource to establish a congregational vision, it can be used as a study guide with your church council. Discussion questions and worksheets are included.
- Visionering by Andy Stanley
- Power of Vision by George Barna
Persons:
- Strategic Ministry Planning of LCEF – a multi-session process for a fee
- Congregations Mission Planning: done by the Regional Mission Facilitators of our District
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