Resources

The Center has a variety of resources available for the pastor, staff minister, or church.  They fall into these broad categories:
Church ProgrammingMinister TrainingMinister Support, and Fellowship Networking.

Church Programming

We have a wide variety of materials ranging from doctrine studies to Beth Moore titles. These can be borrowed by pastors/churches in our region.

  • Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible
  • CCN (Christian Communication Network) Seminars on DVD (list coming soon!)
  • The Complete Library of Christian Worship

 

Minister Training

From one-day workshops to a college-level ministry certificate program, we provide a wide variety of opportunities for bivocational ministers to hone their skills.

  • Certificate in Christian Ministry - Earn 27 hours of college credit! Special pricing! Click here for more formation.

 

Minister Support and Fellowship

Because the bivocational role is a challenging one, we seek provide encouragement and help through confidential counseling and planned social events for bivocational ministers.

 

Networking

With access to the vast resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, we can help put you in touch with the right person or entity that can help you or your church with virtually any matter. From growth consulting to youth mission trips, there's someone that can help.

 

State Convention Bivocational Contacts

Kentucky - Stephen Rice

Illinois-

Indiana - John Rogers, Jr.

Missouri -

Ohio -

Tennessee - Ray Gilder

Virginia -

West Virginia -

 

The Door Post - The weekly newsletter of the Center for Congregational Health

The Door Post is an online publication of the Center for Congregational Health, Inc. for sharing innovative and timely information with faith communities. Each month we provide helpful features and interviews to inform and motivate leaders to develop and maintain healthy faith communities. We also list upcoming training opportunities offered by the Center for those who want to strengthen their personal leadership ability.

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