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Solar Under the Sun13HELP US LIGHT THE WORLD13Solar Under the Sun131313Solar Under the Sun a new ministry of the Synod of the Sun Presbyterian Church (USA) is designed to provide solar power to nonprofit groupsno matter where they might beto help them alleviate hardship while also becoming better stewards of Godrsquo green earth As Christians we can join together with those in need to share both the power of the sun and the grace of the risen Son13Solar Under the Sun is initially working in partnership with the Synod of Living Waters to augment the Living Waters for the World (LWW) program LWW constructs simple but effective water treatment facilities Most of these facilities however get their electricity from gasoline powered generators The ability to operate for even a few hours a day on solar-produced electricity saves money on fuel and protects against shortages This also spreads the use of clean renewable poweran outreach in and of itself1313Our initial focus is threefold13131048698 ~ Provide training in partnership development spiritual education and solar power installation operation and maintenance13131048698 ~ Offer direction in obtaining materials and supplies at cost when available and using in-country supplies whenever possible13131048698 ~ Establish relationships among those in need of electrical power the Synods of the Sun and Living Waters other PC(USA) and ecumenical mission efforts those experienced in the uses of solar power and individuals and organizations that feel called to this ministry1313Eventually Solar Under the Sun will also help provide electricity for everything from remote schools and health clinics to irrigation pumps to cell phones for reliable communication1313

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13 THEURBANMISSION1313BE A SPARK SPONSOR1313Summer is almost here and we have a full list of kids who want to participate in Summer SPARK You can be a SPARK sponsor $75 will allow one child to attend the program and includes all meals field trips and supplies for 8 weeks of fun and learning Summer SPARK will be here soon be a Summer SPARK sponsor for $75 which will allow one child to attend all sessions and field trips for June and July13

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May 171313Presbyterians Today announces photo context winners13Photographers captured rivers of living water GA theme1313by Eva Stimson13Editor Presbyterians Today1313LOUISVILLE mdash The winning entries in a photo contest sponsored by Presbyterians Today will be published in the magazinersquos upcoming JuneJuly issue1313Those entering the contest were asked to submit photos inspired by the theme of the Presbyterian Church (USA)s 2010 General Assembly Out of the believers heart shall flow rivers of living water (John 738)13The top photos were chosen from a field of 38 submissions The winning photographers [Read more]131313People with passion called for a purpose13January course acquaints seminary students with connectional church 1313by the Rev Emily Enders Odom13by Communications Associate13Reprinted from One in the Spirit1313LOUISVILLE mdash Though less than 10 miles down the road from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (LPTS) the Presbyterian Center mdash home of the national offices of the Presbyterian Church (USA) mdash was for Ted Sharp a world away1313All of that changed in January when Sharp a first year Master of Divinity student at LPTS enrolled in Leaders for a Connectional Church a weeklong for-credit course designed to give students an intensive introduction to the PC(USA)s mission and ministry and to bring to life the reality of the connectional church1313Before taking this course I had only perceived the church at-large from the perspective of a member of a congregation said Sharp Although I knew there was more to the PC(USA) beyond my parish I did not know how it was organized By taking this course I gained an appreciation for the Presbyterian system and what the PC(USA) does in terms of adapting to an ever-changing culture [Read more]131313May 181313Cynthia Campbell announces retirement13Longest-serving PC(USA) seminary president will step down by end of 2011 1313by Geoff Ashmun McCormick13Theological Seminary And Presbyterian News Service1313CHICAGO mdash The Rev Cynthia M Campbell president of McCormick Theological Seminary and the longest-serving president of the 10 seminaries associated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) has announced her intention to retire from that position on or before Dec 31 2011 Campbell who became the first woman PC(USA) seminary president when she began her tenure at McCormick on Jan 1 1995 will assume the title of President Emerita when she concludes her service1313Announcing her retirement to the seminaryrsquos board of trustees May 14 Campbell said It is with deep gratitude to God for the opportunity I have had to serve as President of McCormick Theological Seminary that I announce my intention to retire 1313She said her goals for the remainder of her term are to begin implementation of the plan the board has approved to expand programs designed to serve new leadership needs in the church and to raise funds to support these exciting new initiatives [Read more]131313

Issue 304 May 24 2010

CONGREGATIONAL MANAGEMENT A HOLY CALLING

by John W Wimberly Jr

Congregations are among the most fascinating systems anyone can be called tomanage Like all systems they are filled with anxiety Unlike most systems theyalso are filled with a peace the world cannot give Like most systems they areguided by a vision Unlike most systems they are guided by a vision that hasendured for two thousand years As managers of these congregational systemswe make a mistake if we ignore the God-given vision and divinely implanted peacethat has sustained the Christian church and congregational life for two millenniaThey are strengths upon which we can build effective growing ministries

To fully maximize the vision and allow the peace of Christ to manifest itself in thelives of congregations managers need to pay close attention to the systemicinputs of people facilities and money that generate the ministry outputs God callson congregations to produce To that end there are six key practices for effectivecongregational management

Continue Reading Congregational Management A Holy Calling

NEW BOOK

The Business of the ChurchThe Uncomfortable Truth that FaithfulMinistry Requires Effective Managementby John W Wimberly Jr

Pastors are called to be not only leaders with vision but alsomanagers of congregational systems says John Wimberly in TheBusiness of the Church Drawing on his thirty-six years in ordainedministry Wimberly weaves the realities of congregational dynamics

and faith-centered purpose together with practical proven approaches to businessmanagement helping readers avoid common pitfalls and put into practice effectivetechniques of congregational management The authors conversational writingstyle and many real-life examples make what is for some a seeminglycomplicated mysterious topic an engaging and easily applicable read

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THE POWER OF STORYTO TRANSFORM YOUR LEADERSHIP

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This seminar connects the contemporary uses of narrative for personaland organizational change to the various ways that we use story andcan do narrative work as leaders in faith communities This seminarprovides both a conceptual framework for guiding your narrativemoves as leader as well as gives you guidance on the practices thatyou can incorporate into your leadership

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