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 Ministers Mailing Files:
The Parish Papers are now on their own web page. Look below under Information and Resources.

Information on the upcoming Clergy Boundaries Training is below.
This Month's Files:
2012 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR STANDING.doc    STANDING FORM DUE OCTOBER 30, 2012.    9/20/2012
2012 8 27 Media Relations Basics.pdf    Media Relations Basic from the General Church.    8/28/2012
WHAT THE REGIONAL CHURCH DOES FOR US.docx    WHAT THE REGIONAL CHURCH DOES FOR US    6/2/2012

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 News for Ministers:
  • Boundaries Training Workshops - REQUIRED training in the prevention of clergy sexual misconduct for all ordained and commissioned clergy seeking to obtain or maintain ministerial standing. 
     

  • June Doster Evangelism Conference - For Senior Pastors, February 22-23, 2013 at Camp Christian Conference Center.
    “Welcoming the Unchurched at Easter."  For information and Registration: 
     

  • Oreon E. Scott Clergy Conference - October of each year at Christmount. 
     
  • Mental Health First Aid Training - Rev. Kathy McDowell reports that she recently took this 2 day workshop and found it one of the most valuable continuing education experiences she has had as a pastor.  The training teachers "first-aiders" how to recognize the signs and symptoms of numerous mental health problems as well as ways to offer support and referrals to appropriate professional help.   For more information: www.hoperesourcesonline.com
     

  • Preaching Workshops at Cherry Log
    The Craddock Center sponsors a preaching workshop on the first Monday every March and October. The workshops are held at Cherry Log Christian Church. There is no charge for the workshops but reservations are required - email craddockcenter@tds.net for more information.
 Search and Call:
  • Search and Call - Seeking a full or part time position in the Ministry or other staff positions in the Georgia Region?
    CLICK HERE to see a list of open positions and learn how to apply.
     
  • Georgia Order of Ministry Document - approved at the 2011 Regional Assembly.  This document sets policies and procedures for the Christian Church in Georgia in relation to ministry and ministerial standing. 
     
  • Response to & Prevention of Clergy Sexual Misconduct - Approved by the 2011 Regional Assembly. 
 Information & Resources for Ministers:
  • Sermon Resources
    • Weekly Lectionary - Edited each week by volunteers at Cherry Log Christian Church.
    • Lectionary Bible study - and resource provided by United Church of Christ
    • Text Week - Very comprehensive lectionary resource
    • Working Preacher - Join Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose, and Matt Skinner, of the Luther Seminary for "Brainwave" - a weekly conversation around preaching the lectionary texts.
  • Disciples Together - is a twice-monthly e-letter produced by the General Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The newsletter is specifically published for pastors and chaplains. To subscribe:
     
  • The Parish Paper - a newsletter for clergy. 
     
  • Stewardship: For those interested in or responsible for stewardship there is a quarterly newsletter published by the Disciples Center for Faith and Giving.  It is published in English and Spanish and is available at
     
  • Social Media for Clergy
  • Clergy Burnout - Interesting article from the N.Y. Times on the problem of Clergy burnout and the need for sabbaticals and vacations.
  • Christian College of Georgia, in cooperation with the Regional Commission on Ministry, has established the “Institute for Christian Ministry” for licensed, lay and commissioned ministers of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia.
  • The Association of Disciples Intentional Interim Ministers
  • Charles F. Schwab Ministerial Scholarship.
  • Hospital Visitation Training - Provided by Cherry Log Christian Church for your use in lay training.
  • Remittance Form - Use this form to send your Congregations Outreach Offering to the Regional Office.
  • Ministry Assistance Program - A joint Ministry of The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia and the Clergy Resource Center of the Pastoral Institute.

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