“Raising Up Transformational Leaders” The report of the Cabinet, Connectional Ministries & Growing Effective Churches

CabinetCabinet Growing Effective Churches ConnectionalismConnectionalism ResourcesResources Connectional Ministries Conference Goals Develop Vital Congregations and Transformational Leaders Develop New Places for New People Rediscover Connectionalism for the 21st Century

I want to be a Bishop’s Partner in mission

1.To train and deploy quality transformational clergy and lay leadership to lead the disciple-making task in our local churches. 2.To equip our local churches with effective tools and best practices for disciple-making in the 21 st century and the re- formation of the church. 3.To Provide a covenantal connection for mission and ministry beyond the local church.

1 Corinthians 12:4-11 The Message (MSG) 4-11 God’s various gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various ministries are carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various expressions of power are in action everywhere; but God himself is behind it all. Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people!

The variety is wonderful: wise counsel, clear understanding, simple trust, healing the sick, miraculous acts, proclamation, distinguishing between spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues. All these gifts have a common origin, but are handed out one by one by the one Spirit of God. He decides who gets what, and when.

Paragraphs 201 & 202 “The local church provides the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs.” “The church of Jesus Christ exists in and for the world.”

Exponential Change

Pastoral Leadership Development I & II Rev. Dr. Kathy Kind Altoona District Superintendent

Equipping God’s People Rev. Beth Jones Williamsport District Superintendent

Rev. Dr. Dennis Keller Harrisburg District Superintendent

Matthew 28 Initiative Did you know? Matthew 28 churches are twice as likely to grow than other churches… Rev. Charlie Salisbury York District Superintendent

Coming together in strength to be even more effective! Allison First Carlisle Grace Carlisle Fisherdale St. Paul’s Roaring Creek Valley UMC Mt. Zion Rev. Dr. Tom Salsgiver Lewisburg District Superintendent Carlisle UMC

New Places For New People! Rev. Dr. Dennis Otto Director of Congregational Development

New Places For New People!

Nueva Esperanza en Cristo

Resourcing Local Churches in Their Disciple-Making Mission

7 District Youth Rallies! Thousands of meals packaged for Stop Hunger Now! Our youth in mission and having fun! (Slightly older youth!)

Camping & Retreat Ministries 1,394 Campers 85 First Time Commitments to Christ 500+ Renewed Their Commitment Provided 117 scholarships for a total of $18, volunteer staff shared their lives Raising Up Young Leaders!

Discovering the people in your neighborhood! Volunteers in Mission Brining life-changing mission opportunities for those who want to make a difference! Local Church Health Ministry Grants

Resourcing your local church for effective ministry! Mission & Outreach Team Discipleship Resource Team Leadership Development Team Congregational Development Team Finance & Administration Team