Being a Regional Pastor During COVID-19
August 14, 2020
PHIL NOORDMANS, WEST REGIONAL PASTOR Several weeks ago I reached out to an Area Pastor in a rural community to discuss the possibility of a face-to-face visit. My thought was, “Surely that’s a safe place to go.” His wise response, however, drew my attention to a reality I had overlooked. In order to get to […]
The Mission Goes On …
BRYAN LONG, DIRECTOR OF CHURCH MULTIPLICATION As our churches plan for the ministry year, we face the reality that COVID-19 will continue to force us to do things differently. In many ways this is disappointing. Routines we rely on and programs we look forward to will not be possible. Recently, the Church Multiplication Committee had […]
Board of Directors Update
ALVIN HELMS, CONFERENCE PRESIDENT Psalm 62 offers us this much needed encouragement: On God my salvation and glory rest; The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God. Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. (NASB) In these challenging and uncertain […]
A Case for Turning Point
Many congregations are facing critical decisions concerning the life and health of their churches. The CCCC has developed the Turning Point process to come alongside congregations who are struggling and seeking possible next steps to move forward. The Congregational Church of Chester in Vermont worked with the Conference in this process. Over the last five […]