Church Revitalization
NEW YORK CONFERENCE · UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Church Revitalization
Equipping and strengthening congregations as they evolve, grow, and deepen their ministry.
Overview
Congregational Development
Sustaining and enhancing the spiritual health and vitality of our congregations is a priority in the New York Conference. Our mission is to equip, resource, and strengthen our congregations in their ministries as they evolve, move, and develop.
Coaching
Vitality Coaching
New Beginnings
New Beginnings offers congregations an opportunity to clarify their contexts, explore options, and make informed decisions concerning their future direction. Over 1,000 congregations have participated in New Beginnings, 99% of which have decided on a future path. New Beginnings is offered to our congregations thanks to a joint collaboration between the United Church of Christ and the Hope Partnership for Missional Transformation, a ministry of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ. If your congregation is seeking to explore options and imagine a new future direction for your ministry,
Convergence
Convergence offers a variety of learning and coaching opportunities for church growth and development.
Assessment
Readiness 360
A Vitality Measure for Congregations — Congregations that meet eligibility criteria can participate in Readiness 360, an online congregational assessment covering Spiritual Intensity, Missional Alignment, Dynamic Relationships, and Cultural Openness. This survey assists leaders in understanding and acting upon issues that drive vital, healthy congregations.
Funding
Program Grants
The United Church of Christ offers program grants each year. For a full list of annual grants, visit the UCC website.
United Church of Christ website
Additional Support
Other Resources
Practical Resources for Churches (PRCLI) — Three locations in New York (on Long Island) offering workshops, webinars, consultants, and resources. Our conference membership means that New York Conference Churches can access these resources free of charge. Go to www.prcli.org
The Center for Congregational Health — coaching, consultation in areas such as Strategic Planning, Conflict Reconciliation, Team Building, and decision making and governance restructuring. www.healthychurch.org
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center — Trainings geared to congregational health, conflict resolution, and spiritual growth.
https://www.lmpeacecenter.org/trainings#Single-DayTrainingSessions
While the New York Conference seeks to share information about a variety of church revitalization opportunities, program information, or links to any website does not imply endorsement by the New York Conference.