Church Life Cohort Indiana District Church Life Cohort 2015 A Cohort Experience The Church Life Cohort is a unified group of pastors accepting the challenge for renewal and transformation. The experience involves: Building peer relationships and peer coaching Focusing upon personal growth and spiritual renewal Facilitating a Pentecostal process for transformation Facilitating pastors in developing a unique, individualized growth plan for themselves and their church Accepting the challenge to reconnect with the culture of the church s community The Church Life Cohort A Church Health Journey 2012-2013 Cohort Only pastors who have a hunger to gain further spiritual and practical insights to help unfold God s purposes for their life, ministry, and church should apply. This spiritually based journey is for those who want to go to the next level and are open and committed to the disciplined application of foundational church health principles. For more information: Email the District Office at ministrydev@indianaag.org or call the Ministry Development Office at (317.872.9812)
Consultants & Coaches Church Life certified consultants and coaches: David Delp, Director of Ministerial Development Ron Hawkins, Pastor of Fort Wayne First Troy Boulware, Pastor of Newburgh Abundant Life John Backes, Pastor of Huntington Bethel Assembly of God Wayne Murray, Pastor of New Whiteland Grace Jeff Carlson, Pastor of Plainfield Journey Church Rick Graves, Pastor of Mishawaka Grace James Clark, Pastor of DeMotte Calvary Assembly of God A number of Church Life alumni will join these consultants as coaches of individual participants. First Year Participants First year participants will individually focus upon an introduction to the Church Life journey and to their own personal leadership development in preparation for subsequent focus upon church and ministry. Monthly peer coaching sessions will focus upon personal leadership development and a deeper understanding of the processes. See the schedule in this packet for an overview of topics. Second Year Participants Second year participants will follow the Church Life function succession with an emphasis on Vision Team leadership and implementation in the local church based upon the Bridge Model. The second year will be assessment heavy with attention given to quadrant assesments designed to provide a template for specific action plans. Alumni Those having completed two years are welcome to sit in on cohort sessions as space is available. Please contact the Ministry Development Office to confirm space and to inquire of lunch/materials costs for the day (ministrydev@indianaag.org / 317-872-9812).
2015 Church Life Cohort Schedule The dates for the cohorts listed below may be adjusted prior to the launch. Date Purpose Who Attends Location August 31, 2015 Session One - Foundation Layered Pentecostal Spirituality, Overview, Assessments, Divine Urgent Behaviors, Reading List, CLR Function Assessment All participants, coaches & consultants October 19, 2015 Session Two Prayer with Core Leaders, Leadership, Vision-Mission, Vision Campaign, Divine Urgencies & Behaviors. Book Review November 9, 2015 Session Three Organizational Cycles, Prompting Prayer, Spiritual Life, Preaching/Teaching, Worship, January 25, 2016 Session Four Private Devotions, Ministry Model Audit, Assimilation, Care, Small Groups, Urgencies & Behaviors February 22, 2016 Session Five Transformational Process, Paradigm Shifts, Ministries, Discipleship, March 21, 2016 Session Six Simplifying the Transformational Process into a Custom Plan, Evangelism, Public Relations, Vision Team, Leadership Coaching 1, April 25, 2016 Session Seven Process, Structure, & Staff Alignment; Decision-Making; Vision Team 2; Identify Urgent Behaviors; Leadership Coaching 2; Book Review June 6, 2016 Session Eight Building a Spiritual Prayer Wall, Finances, Facilities, One-Year Plan Comprehensive Plan, Summary, Evaluation.
Cost and Registration Information The deadline for application is June 30, 2015. Deadline is necessary for procurement of materials. Initial payment/fees due August 1, 2015. Each Church/Pastor $1200 + materials Cost is $1200 plus $175 materials fee for first year participants ($100 materials fee for 2 nd year participants. Scale for smaller churches: $1.50 per month per average Sunday Morning Worship attendance (Maximum: $1200 @ $100/per month over 12 months) (Minimum: $600 / at 50/per month) Payable upfront, quarterly, or monthly (in advance) Each Staff Pastor or additional participant* Spouse Auditors (see below) $250 (annually) no discounts $150 (annually) no discounts $50 per audited session Payable with the pastor s payments (upfront, monthly, or quarterly in advance) Payable with the pastor s payments (upfront, monthly, or quarterly in advance) Consultation Fees Varies / Additional Consultations are recommended on site, honorarium and expenses for the consultant will be determined on a case by case basis. *Senior Pastor must be a part of the journey and must invite staff participant. The cohort journey is a package; please do not request price adjustments for missed days or assessments not completed, etc. Participants commit to attendance at all sessions and benefit is diminished when sessions are missed. Pastors may invite a limited number of vision team members to audit sessions. The cost per audit is $50 and includes assessments, handouts, and everything available to participants for that particular session. Auditors must be registered with the Ministry Development Office two weeks prior to the session. The books on the reading list are not included in the price, but are a requirement for participation. About 10 books will be recommended and reviewed with the books generally averaging about $15 each. Refund Policy: Registration deposit is non-refundable. The cost of the sessions and consultations are not refundable and are payable whether the participant attends the session or completes the session. This is a two-year commitment (with opportunity for evaluation after the first year). Cohort budgets are established based upon commitments. Need More Information? email your request to ministrydev@indianaag.org or call the Ministry Development Office at 317.872.9812
Application Form Send to: Ministry Development Office. Indiana District Assemblies of God 8750 Purdue Road., IN 46268 PLEASE FILL OUT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH PASTORAL PARTICIPANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2015 (Registration fee and first payment due by August 1) (The District Office can accept credit cards please call for details) Sr. Pastor Enclosed is my $175 non-refundable registration fee (first year participants), which is in addition to the monthly payments and covers materials. (Second year participants $100 for second year notebook/materials.) worship attendance x $1.50 = per month (max. $100 per month, minimum $50 per month for 12 monthly payments) Total annual cost $ Annual payment or first monthly payment is due two-weeks before the first cohort meeting Staff Pastor With participation of and invitation of Sr. Pastor Total cost is $250 annually Enclosed is my first payment (should be paid on same schedule as pastor) Spouse Total cost is $150 annually Enclosed is my first payment (should be paid on same schedule as pastor) Name: Church: Address: City, ST, zip: Daytime Phone: Home Phone: Email (required for cohort communication): Commitment: As the Lord enables me, I commit to the Church Life Cohort journey and its processes. I understand that I am not only committing to personal growth but I am committing to be a part of the journey with all of the other cohort participants. I understand that my participation is valuable to every other participant. I commit to read the suggested materials and complete all assignments to the best of my ability. I understand that others are committing time and resources based upon my commitment to this process and I will fulfill my financial obligations associated with this Cohort journey whether I am disciplined to compete the journey or not. Signed Refund Policy: Registration deposit is non-refundable. The cost of the sessions and consultations are not refundable and are payable whether the participant attends the session or completes the session. This is a two-year commitment (with opportunity for evaluation after the first year) and expenses are assigned based upon the limited number of participants.