![]() I have encountered no other program that gives such a complete assessment of the church from its facilities to finances, from the community around the building to the community within the building, it really helps the church fully understand the reality and potential of its current situation. “Two of the things I have most appreciated about the New Beginnings program are its extensiveness and thoroughness. New Beginnings Resources for Conferences and CongregationsĬonference/Region Roles in New BeginningsĬonference/Region Application for New Beginnings Set a course for future strategic and visionary ministry planning.Ĭontact Chris Davies at or Karen Koza at for more information.Leaders receive additional training on leading through change.Learn how to discuss and implement change in a healthy, open manner.Discover available ministry opportunities in the community.Be trained in a discernment process to follow God’s lead in choosing a new direction.Receive a comprehensive report of strengths and challenges, as well as a realistic picture of possible future directions.With New Beginnings, your congregation will: Currently in interim time of transition.Trouble paying bills and/or paying off a loan.Wrestling with future vision for the church.Less than 70 in worship, or more than 70 in worship but significant decline for a decade.If your congregation can answer “yes” to three or more of the following, it may be time for a New Beginning: “What is God calling your congregation to do and be in this time and this place?” Wendy Vander Hart, Associate Conference Minister, Massachusetts Conference, UCC The assessment and training provoke deep and imaginative conversation that empowers a congregation to own the future God has in store for them.” “New Beginnings provides an excellent combination of outside assessment and internal discernment. Watch a New Beginnings Assessment video testimony! Ruby Easton, West Parish UCC in Andover MA. The added incentive was the promise of an assessment of our church done by outsiders,” The trainers were great, the pace was lively, the material dealt with real issues, and the process was well thought out. “We were fortunate to get some truly invested facilitators and we were all very impressed with the training weekend. Our Church’s Wider Mission Basic Support.Subscriptions at the United Church of Christ.The Pollinator: UCC Environmental Justice Blog.Ministerial Excellence, Support & Authorization (MESA).The Faith Education, Innovation and Formation (Faith INFO)Team. ![]() The Pilgrim Press & Stillspeaking Publications.Office of Public Policy & Advocacy in Washington D.C.About The Center for Analytics, Research & Development, and Data (CARDD).Center for Analytics, Research & Development and Data (CARDD).Office of the General Minister & President.Statement of Faith of the United Church of Christ – La Declaración de Fe de la Iglesia Unida de Cristo.The Council for Health and Human Services Ministries.We have a no-judgment policy! Come in as you are, but refuse to stay the same, and allow God to complete His perfect work in you. We invite you to join us for a New Beginning in God as we worship, fellowship, and partake in God's Word collectively every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. We believe that everyone has the right to praise, the right to heal and the right to be made whole in Jesus Christ. We believe in the power of prayer, praise, and preparation as we expand the family of God. We believe in teaching the Bible with simplicity and understanding, and trust that our ministry will make a positive impact in your life. We are all about helping you understand the goodness of Jesus Christ and providing an environment conducive to learning and understanding what it truly means to have Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. New Beginnings Ministries has an ongoing passion for seeing people excel in every area of life. We welcome you and pray that the Word of God delivered from our ministry becomes a testimony you can share with friends and family. We are thankful that you took time out of your day to visit our site.
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