Congregational Renewal
CONGREGATIONAL RENEWAL
We are never in the same place twice
"We've ALWAYS done it this way!"
"We need more people so I don't have to do this anymore"
"I'm Tired! We HAVE to do this tradition"
"Since Covid..."
I'm sure you can add to the many quotes that have been said over the past few years that remind us we have a "problem".
BUT…
1...none of our problems are truly new!
2...We ALL get tired and need refreshed
3...we are not called to stand alone!
We, the church, are an EVER CHANGING Body reflecting the Holy Spirit's movement, our centered discipleship to Christ and our Worship of God the Creator of ALL!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Congregational Renewal Retreat
with Rev. Derrick Perkins
Saturday, November 21st at Camp Christian
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
A Committed Church for Chaotic Times
(Matthew 14:6-20)
with Rev. Derrick Perkins,
Director for Congregational Vitality & Innovation
Disciples Home Missions
Join us for a daylong conversation with Rev. Derrick Perkins, who will speak with us about congregational renewal and becoming congregations who are prepared and living "For Such a Time as This".
Derrick is the Director for Congregational Vitality and Innovation for DHM. Prior to joining DHM, Derrick was the Pastor of Centennial Christian Church in St. Louis, MO. While at Centennial, Rev. Perkins provided significant leadership in developing ministry programs and partnerships that address and engage social determinants, health disparities, food insecurity, education, communal uplift, cultural enrichment, and more. Under Rev. Perkins' leadership, Centennial became a community hub, providing resources for families and residents in Fountain Park, Lewis Place, and many neighborhoods throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Rev. Perkins has a history of providing leadership, consulting, and program support for many not-for-profit organizations locally and nationally.
Born and raised in urban communities affected by poverty and systemic injustice, he has embraced ministry and dedicated his life to partnering with God's mission to establish justice for all God's people. Derrick's motto for living is "Only what you do for Christ is going to last!”
VIDEO: Derrick Perkins shares with us his plans for our in person workshop at Camp Christian on Saturday, November 21st!
RESOURCES
Thriving Church
Erin Cash and Kory Wilcoxson
This was the theme of the 2025 Renewal Event and has inspired Rev Harris to lead a Regional Book Study on the last Thursday of the month in 2026
WEBINARS
Appreciative Inquiry Webinar
https://youtu.be/UwIHad674Hk?si=6Q1qxUniNa7GKIKG
Family Ministry When Nobody Has Time Webinar
- Video coming soon! -
Book Suggestions!
Community: The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block
OTHER:
DHM is offering Conversational Cafes on a regular basis!
Conversation Café For Congregations - Disciples Home Missions %
Spiritual Gifts are such an important part of church life. The following inventory can be very helpful in understanding the Spiritual Gifts God has in your congregation.
Other Available Resources
For a list of suggested Books - Click here
For a list of suggested Web Sites - Click here
For a list of possible Training Providers - Click here
For information on Religious Research and Demographics - Click here
For Worship Resources and web sites - Click here
For other Transformation Resources - Click here
To view some Programs and Ministries to Help in Transformation - Click here
To view our recorded online webinars - Click here
