http://associationforchurchrenewal.com RENEWING THE MAINLINE CHURCH in the Power of the Holy Spirit under the Lordship of Jesus Christ! Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:17:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The “Answering the Call” Event— The Leadership Training Process By L. Faye Short, ACR Coordinator of Leadership Training The Event The coolness of the Illinois days was an added bonus to the excellent conference sponsored by the Association for Church Renewal at Elmhurst College near Chicago, August 6-8, 2010. A pre-conference ... http://associationforchurchrenewal.com/?p=329 Theologian and friend Dr. Donald Bloesch died Tuesday, August 24th in Dubuque Iowa where he taught. Dr. Bloesch inspired and informed the passion of an entire generation of renewal leaders not only in his own denomination, the United Church of Christ, but throughout the Mainline Church. His earlier work such ... http://associationforchurchrenewal.com/?p=323 Dr. John Thomas, who completed his final term as President of the United Church of Christ in September 2009, recently announced that he is living in an adulterous relationship with a fellow national UCC staff member and is consequently separated from and divorcing his wife. The duration of the adulterous ... http://associationforchurchrenewal.com/?p=321 In the July 1, 2010 article by Ken Walker in Christianity Today titled, Sheep Stealing Studied PCUSA allegations that the Evangelical Presbyterian Church was somehow "stealing sheep" was mentioned. Though the study found no credible evidence of any organized "sheep stealing", David Runnion-Bareford, President of the Association for Church Renewal ... http://associationforchurchrenewal.com/?p=314 MEDIA ADVISORY, July 14 /Christian Newswire/ -- As mainline churches devolve into a crisis of leadership paralysis and membership decline, the ASSOCIATION FOR CHURCH RENEWAL (ACR), a strategic alliance of renewal groups from the Methodist, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church USA, Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America, United Church of ... http://associationforchurchrenewal.com/?p=309 A vision without a plan is simply another "pipe dream". Answering the Call's vision is vital and important. But even more importantly, it is reinforced by a systematic program of Biblical leadership development for the next generation. It's not enough to have scholars in "ivory towers" bemoaning one problem or discussing ... http://associationforchurchrenewal.com/?p=304 Well know church consultant Bill Easum is on the record today as stating that "The multiplication of leaders is the most pressing issue of our time" as recorded in his article "Helping Leaders Raise Up Leaders". The Association for Church Renewal wholeheartedly agrees. Please join our email list (right) and monitor this ... http://associationforchurchrenewal.com/?p=300 It's no longer true (if it ever was) that congregations cannot grow in dying communities. Indeed, if ever there is a need for strong, life-giving congregations, it's in declining areas. In this episode, Drs. Bill and Kris share stories of hope and resurrection in places other people gave up on ... http://associationforchurchrenewal.com/?p=294 Answering the Call will be the kind of inspiring event you will want to be a part of. It will bring together leaders, both clergy and lay, from across the Mainline Protestant Churches. This gathering will also welcome newly-formed mainline-related church leaders. Keynote speakers and workshop opportunities will challenge you ... http://associationforchurchrenewal.com/?p=283 Good News, the United Methodist Renewal agency, responds to the recent "Health Care Reform" Their statement begins: Good News believes faithful United Methodists are people passionately committed to Scriptural holiness, and that most assuredly includes our founder John Wesley’s emphasis on “social holiness.” Rank and file United Methodists care deeply ... http://associationforchurchrenewal.com/?p=275