The College for Congregational Development

for Congregational Development

We are a comprehensive training program for clergy and laity in congregational and organization development.

for Congregational Development

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Equipping the Saints in Eugene, OR

This weekend I'm working with Marnie Peterson, Director of the School for Parish Development in the Diocese of New Westminster (British Columbia) and Carol Sedlacek, the Missioner for Camping Ministries in the Diocese of Oregon. We're leading the … [Read more...]

October 22, 2015 Filed Under: Uncategorized

“Eagerly I seek you…”

Sometimes the College for Congregational Development looks like a blizzard of newsprint and markers, models and techniques. But we also develop and support a community of prayer during our time at Dumas Bay Centre. Each day we move the chairs into a … [Read more...]

October 8, 2015 Filed Under: Uncategorized

Telling our story

Today we hear from the Rev. Susan Cleveley, who directs the College for Congregational Development in the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane and is one of the trainers in our own College. Susan created a design for a large-group activity that helps … [Read more...]

June 3, 2015 Filed Under: Uncategorized

Good news for the Church – if we make it happen

Our own Alissa Newton, Program Director for Congregational Development (and Vicar of St. Columba's Church, Kent), recently posted about the recent Pew Research Center report that persons identifying as "unaffiliated" with any church are now … [Read more...]

May 19, 2015 Filed Under: Uncategorized

Deep gladness, deep need

Here's an idea: When you reflect on why you go to church, or why you work as a leader in the church, ask yourself the question, "What is it about this work---about this place---that gives me deep gladness?" Better yet, talk about this with a … [Read more...]

March 19, 2015 Filed Under: Evangelism, Uncategorized

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