What is transformation?

The mission of the office of Congregational Transformation is to assist congregations in finding new ways to respond to God's calling in the midst of a changing culture and community.

Transformation Pastors Gathering

September 29 – October 2, St. Pete’s Beach, Florida

Are you the pastor of a church in Transformation? Considering accepting a call to a church in Transformation? Discerning whether Transformation is your calling? Discerning whether or not your church needs to go through the Transformation process? If so, then make plans to attend the Transformation Pastors Training Event Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2008.  You will attend seminars, participate in small group sessions, engage in periods of prayer and discernment, as well as connect with other pastors and leaders in Church Transformation. [Read more]

Coaching Skills Training for Presbytery Teams

November 17-19, 2008, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

The Office of Church Growth is offering a three-day session on coaching skills for Congregational Transformation Presbytery Teams.  Each team should consist of at least two to four people. The training will be November 17-19 at the National Christian Conference Center, in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. [Read more]

The Dynamics of Congregational Transformation

A transformation is a redirection of a congregation's ministry in light of significant changes among its membership, in the community to be served, or both. It is a planned intervention in the congregation to stimulate the dynamics needed to enable the congregation to reorient its ministry. The Dynamics: Spiritual Energy Congregational Identity Congregational Leadership Re-entering the Community Building a Ministry Plan Developing a Financial Plan. [Read more]