2014 Leadership Report

“Raising Up Transformational Leaders”

The report of theCabinet, Connectional Ministries & Growing Effective Churches

Rev. Mike BeallaDirector of Connectional Ministries

Mr. John Konieczny Conference Lay Leader

Alignment Cabinet

Growing Effective Churches

Connectionalism

Resources

Connectional Ministries

Conference Goals

Develop Vital Congregations and Transformational Leaders

Develop New Places for New People

Rediscover Connectionalism for the 21st Century

I want to be a

Bishop’s Partner in mission

The Purpose of the Annual Conference …

1. To train and deploy quality transformational clergy and lay leadership to lead the disciple-making task in our local churches.

2. To equip our local churches with effective tools and best practices for disciple-making in the 21st century and the re- formation of

the church.

3. To Provide a covenantal connection for mission and ministry beyond the local church.

Rev. Lori SteffensenState College District Superintendent

Rev. Marian HartmanScranton / Wilkes-Barre District Superintendent

1 Corinthians 12:4-11The Message (MSG)4-11 God’s various gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various ministries are carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God’s Spirit. God’s various expressions of power are in action everywhere; but God himself is behind it all. Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people!

The variety is wonderful:wise counsel , clear understanding,simple trust, healing the sick,miraculous acts, proclamation,distinguishing between spirits,tongues, interpretation of tongues.All these gifts have a common origin, but are handed out one by one by the one Spirit of God. He decides who gets what, and when.

The Local Church

Paragraphs 201 & 202

“The local church provides the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs.”

“The church of Jesus Christ exists in and for the world.”

We Need Leaders…

…trained to be Transformational Leaders

Exponential

Change

Pastoral Leadership Development I & II

Rev. Dr. Kathy KindAltoona District Superintendent

Rev. John GodissartMcConnellsburg UMC

Equipping God’s People

Rev. Beth JonesWilliamsport District Superintendent

Equipping Pastorsof Large Churches

Rev. Dr. Dennis KellerHarrisburg District Superintendent

Matthew 28 Initiative

Did you know?Matthew 28 churches are twice as likely to grow than other churches…

Rev. Charlie SalisburyYork District Superintendent

Vital MergersComing together in strength to be even more effective!

Allison

First Carlisle

Grace Carlisle

Fisherdale

St. Paul’s

Roaring Creek

Valley

UMC

Mt. Zion

Rev. Dr. Tom SalsgiverLewisburg District Superintendent

CarlisleUMC

Rev. Chad CarterRoaring Creek Valley UMC

New Places For New People!

Rev. Dr. Dennis OttoDirector of Congregational Development

New ThingA United Methodist Community

New Places For New People!

New Places For New People!

Nueva Esperanza en Cristo

Resourcing Local Churches in Their Disciple-Making Mission

7 District Youth Rallies!

Thousands of meals packaged for Stop Hunger Now!

Our youth in mission and having fun!

(Slightly older youth!)

Camping & Retreat Ministries

1,394 Campers85 First Time Commitments to Christ500+ Renewed Their CommitmentProvided 117 scholarships for a total of $18,000500+ volunteer staff shared their lives

Raising Up Young Leaders!

Resources for Teaching…

Bible Study

Leadership Training

Stewardship

DVD’s

Video Equipment

Susquehanna LINK (paper)Quick LINK (E-Mail)Media WeeklySusquehanna ExpressWeb Site

FacebookVideo ProductionGraphic Art Production

Discovering the people in your neighborhood!

Volunteers in Mission

Brining life-changing mission opportunities for those who want

to make a difference!Local Church Health Ministry Grants

Five New Ministry TeamsResourcing your local church for effective ministry!

Mission & Outreach Team

Discipleship Resource Team

Leadership Development Team

Congregational Development Team

Finance & Administration Team

What Does Connectional Ministries Do?