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Updated August, 2009
Church Assistance Endowment Fund
Congregations applying for a Church Assistance Endowment Fund grant submit applications in April. The Trustees of the Corporation of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri (COEDMO) will review each application and make awards on the basis of the fulfillment of the guidelines. Grants require matching funds and no grant shall exceed $7,500. A congregation may not receive more than two Fund grants over a four-consecutive-year period. If you need additional information, contact Desirée Viliocco at desiree@diocesemo.org.; or call her at (314) 231-1220, ext. 1371.
Vestry Resources
Vestry Papers is a resource of the Episcopal Church Foundation that provides practical leadership ideas for lay leaders. To order call (800) 697-2858 or go to their Web site at http://www.episcopalfoundation.org/.
Vestry Resource Guide is also a resource of the Episcopal Church Foundation at http://www.episcopalfoundation.org/. This guidebook covers topics ranging from spirituality of leaders to stewardship. To order contact Forward Movement Publications at http://www.forwardmovement.org or call (800) 543-1813.
Vestry Handbook by Christopher Webber is a Morehouse Publication in its second printing. It is as it says, a handbook for Vestries, and includes guidance on handling finances and position descriptions. For more information see
http://www.morehousepublishing.com.
Link2Lead
The Diocese of Missouri, through PERCEPT, offers a free congregational leadership tool called Link2Lead. Users have to register, but registration has been prepaid by the Diocese so it is free to congregations. Here, you'll find insights into congregational leadership; tips and tools for building up a congregation, including demographical information on the neighborhoods served by your congregation; and news on the latest trends in the Church.
To access this valuable tool click here or type in
http://www.link2lead.com in your browser window.
Congregational Development Workshops
Deer Isle Workshops
- Trust Development
-Shaping the Parish in Eucharistic Spirituality
-Leadership Clinic
-Contemporary & Ancient
http://www.congregationaldevelopment.com
Consultation Skills
http://www.congregationaldevelopment.com
Workshop Recommendations from CDI Trainers
http://www.cditrainers.org/workshops.htm
Alban Institute
http://www.alban.org/education.asp
Congregational Development E-List
The Congregational Development e-list includes over 450 leaders of parishes and dioceses, in the Anglican Church of Canada and the Episcopal Church discussing congregational development. Sign up through the Yahoo website at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/congregationaldevelopment
Consultants
From Alban Institute
http://www.alban.org/consulting.asp
From CDI Trainers
http://www.cditrainers.org/trainers_consultants.htm
Via Media
Congregational evangelization video tools
http://www.everyvoice.net/viamedia
Epiphany Institute
Week-long retreats and conferences and consulting
http://www.epiphanyinstitute.org
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