School of Congregational Development (SCD) 2026 Registration
The Vitality Team is taking up to 20 people to the SCD Gathering in Columbus, Ohio. We will leave Sunday, August 2nd and return Wednesday, August 5th. We will be covering the cost of transportation and registration, and participants are responsible for meals and lodging. If you would like to inquire about a scholarship, please contact: Director of Congregational Vitality Bill Brown, bbrown@bwcumc.org and CC Congregational Vitality Coordinator Abby Butler-Cefalo, abcefalo@pdcpwc.org. This is an event that is open to clergy and laity across our Episcopal Area.
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Peninsula-Delaware
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Monday, August 3rd 3-4:30 Workshops
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Simple Discipleship: How Ordinary Faith Becomes a Movement
Fresh Expressions: How to Build a Blended Ecology in Your Local Church
Relational Listening for Community Engagement: How to Foster Deep Connections and Engagement with People in your Local Community
A Living Mosaic: How to Start and Lead Multiethnic New Faith Community
Beyond the Pew: Engaging Followers Under 40: How to Create Trust, Belonging, and Connection with Younger Generations
Becoming a Beacon of Hope: How to Create a Culture of Reaching, Witnessing, and Welcoming New People
Pray, Organize, Act (POA): How to Guide Your Congregation on a Journey Toward Explicity Antiracist Discipleship
Revitalization Through New Faith Communities: How to See, Create, and Disciple through Diverse Models of New Faith Communities
Standing in the Gap: How to Stat and Sustain Multi-vocational and Lay Led Ministries
Mission-Focused Worship: How to Design Worship that Equips Church People for Mission
Rediscovering Our First Love: How to Strengthen Your Church's Vision, Identity. and Purpose for Transformative Ministry
Emotional and Mental Health as Discipleship: How to Respond to the Loneliness Epidemic in Your Congregation and Neighborhood
Strategizing Church Property for Creative, Sustainable Ministry: How to Turn Underused Facilities into Mission Hubs & Revenue Streams
Expanding Impact and Meeting New Needs: How to Guide Your Congregation Toward a Multisite Mindset and Movement
Creating a Culture of Generosity in Your Local Church
Monday, August 3rd 4:45-6:15 Worskshops
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Simple Discipleship: How Ordinary Faith Becomes a Movement
Fresh Expressions: How to Build a Blended Ecology in Your Local Church
Relational Listening for Community Engagement: How to Foster Deep Connections and Engagement with People in your Local Community
A Living Mosaic: How to Start and Lead Multiethnic New Faith Community
Beyond the Pew: Engaging Followers Under 40: How to Create Trust, Belonging, and Connection with Younger Generations
Becoming a Beacon of Hope: How to Create a Culture of Reaching, Witnessing, and Welcoming New People
Pray, Organize, Act (POA): How to Guide Your Congregation on a Journey Toward Explicity Antiracist Discipleship
Revitalization Through New Faith Communities: How to See, Create, and Disciple through Diverse Models of New Faith Communities
Standing in the Gap: How to Stat and Sustain Multi-vocational and Lay Led Ministries
Mission-Focused Worship: How to Design Worship that Equips Church People for Mission
Rediscovering Our First Love: How to Strengthen Your Church's Vision, Identity. and Purpose for Transformative Ministry
Emotional and Mental Health as Discipleship: How to Respond to the Loneliness Epidemic in Your Congregation and Neighborhood
Strategizing Church Property for Creative, Sustainable Ministry: How to Turn Underused Facilities into Mission Hubs & Revenue Streams
Expanding Impact and Meeting New Needs: How to Guide Your Congregation Toward a Multisite Mindset and Movement
Creating a Culture of Generosity in Your Local Church
Tuesday, August 4th 3-4:30 PM Workshops
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Evangelism 8.0: The Gospel Never Changes. However, Our Methods Can
Intergenerational Ministry: Becoming More Intentionally Intergenerational
From Vision to Resources: Resourcing Ministry through Community Engagement and Grant Writing
Intentional Discipleship and Community Engagement: Eqipping Disciples for Discernment of Vocation and Living Faith Beyond the Church Walls
Love in the Details: Faith-Driven Event Leadership for the Church - How to Love, Serve, and Lead Well in Every Detail of Event Planning
Deaconess and Home Missoner Ministries: How to Live Love, Justice, and Service as a DHM Order Member
An Indigenous Approach to Sharing the Good News
Discipleship Coaching: How to Cultivate a Discipling Culture in Your Congregation
Circles of Grace: Small Groups in the Wesleyan Tradition
Inclusive Church and the Community Impact: How to Design Community Initiatives That Reflect Your Values
Stronger Together: A Practical Guide to Church Mergers and Adoptions: Understanding the models, motives, and pathways for merging churches
LGBTQ+ Affirmation: Why Reconciling Ministries Matter, and How to Get Started
Compounding Leadership: Building Systems to Raise Up the Leaders in Every Church
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Good: Using AI to Support Ministry Work Without Replacing Discernment
Gathered From Many Places: Forming New Faith Communities Among Immigrant Peoples
Tuesday, August 4th 4:45-6:15 Affinity Groups
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Group of Bishops, District Superintendents, Congregational Developers, and Conference Staff
Group of Church Planters and FXUM Cultivators
Group of Laity -- CLM, Lay Speakers, Local Church Leaders, Conference and District Leaders
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