Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:18-19
How can we strengthen our existing congregations?
The Kansas Area Revitalization Task Force and the Small Membership Church Task Force have been working on this question. The two groups have formulated a strategic plan addressing both the concerns of small-membership congregations and the leadership development of all full-time clergy and charges in the conferences.
CLICK HERE to download the full revitalization plan.
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Church Vitality Indicator
The Church Vitality Indicator, an online assessment tool, will show your church how to effectively reach out to your community and grow in numbers. More importantly, it will also transform the spiritual life of your members. Begin the journey to a more dynamic congregational life and ministry with the Church Vitality Indicator! Visit their website by CLICKING HERE.
2000 Member Club
This club exists to provide a way for people to contribute to special funds or projects of church growth and expansion within the bounds of the Kansas East Conference.
People join the club by signing a pledge. Each regular member pledges to pay at least $10 per call and each sustaining member pledges to pay at least $25 per call. No more than two calls may be issued in any calendar year.
People can terminate their membership by a written cancellation to the Club c/o the Conference Treasurer's Office. In response to the need stated in the call, members may give any amount above their pledge that they may wish.
2000 Member Club Application
2000 Member Club Guidelines