Category: Synod
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IUPUI Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Religion & American Culture
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Third Biennial Conference on Religion and American Culture Slated for June 6-9, 2013 The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture is pleased to announce the Third Biennial Conference on Religion and American Culture, to be held at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel, June 6 through June 9. The overarching themes of…
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Leadership Programs
Certificate in Executive Leadership Program Accepting Applications Apply Now and Receive a Tuition Discount! Applications for Cohorts VII of McCormick’s highly regarded Certificate in Executive Leadership program are now being accepted. The Certificate will be offered on the McCormick Campus during the 2013-2014 Academic Year. Since it’s beginning in 2009, pastors, lay leaders, lay staff members…
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Synod Meeting Highlights
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in Synodby Carol McDonald – Synod Executive The Synod of Lincoln Trails held its first stated meeting of 2013 on Friday, March 22, at First Presbyterian Church, Urbana, IL. The Synod’s Moderator, Teaching Elder Cheryl Montgomery, Presbytery of Whitewater Valley, called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. CDT. Ruling Elder commissioners Brenda Taylor, Presbytery of Chicago,…
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Synod All New Pastors Reunion
Save These Dates: November 21-23, 2013 Synod of Lincoln Trails’ New Pastor Program Participants Invited to Reunion The Synod of Lincoln Trails is excited to sponsor the first ever REUNION of ALL New Pastors Program participants. Beginning with Group One and including everyone, even Group Twenty Two! The retreat will be held at Hawthorn Suites in Champaign,…
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Synod Offers Leadership Development Opportunities
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Back by Popular Demand Continuing Education Opportunities The “Sacred Seasons” preaching workshops are led by the Rev. Dr. Laura Reason, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Highland, Ind. Dr. Reason is a nine-time teacher of preaching and worship leadership to Synod of Lincoln Trails ruling elders. The 2013 workshops are: February 9 – Lent & Easter…
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Small Church Conference (Fall)
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North Central Small Church Conference For small membership congregations October 2-4, 2012 Potawatomi Inn, Pokagon State Park, Angola, Indiana The purpose of this conference is to inspire, equip, motivate, encourage and provide rest and refreshment for pastors, REC’s and leaders of small Presbyterian congregations. Provided at a modest cost, this Conference is designed as a…
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Creating a Congregational Culture of Generosity
The Synod of Lincoln Trails’ Ministerial Excellence Fund is pleased to offer a workshop presented by Lake Institute of Faith and Giving’s director, Dr. Bill Enright, and ably assisted by Rev. Anna Parkinson, and Rev. Bob Hunter at Irvington Presbyterian Church. The workshop is 9:00am – 4:00pm on April 20th and April 21st. Location: Irvington…