Workshop facilitated by Dr. Kent Michael and Rev. Immanuel Marsh, cofounders of the Alabama Center for Pastoral Resilience to address practical and effective tips for managing conflicts within congregations. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Light refreshments provided. Register yourself and other ministry leaders in your congregation for this relevant and useful topic.
The Equipping the Called Leadership Program is a six-month, self-paced, online course designed specifically for clergy and lay leaders serving in rural and small-town churches. Grounded in systems thinking and theological insights, this program equips you with practical tools to nurture your spiritual formation, strengthen key relationship, and foster lasting community impact. Upon completion, participants may submit a proposal for funding, up to $3,000, based on content material to support congregational ministries. Program launches on Sept 1. 2025. There is no cost to participants and course capacity is limited. Click below for more information which includes a link for registration notification.
Journey Toward Thriving is the culmination of the CCR’s Churches Calibrating to Thrive initiative. This workbook reviews three essential elements for congregational thriving: consider rapidly changing social and cultural contexts; clarify mission and values; and leverage proven Christian practices for adapting ministry efforts to meet the needs of changing contexts. This event, serving as the inaugural launch of the workbook, will be hosted at Beulah Baptist Church in Sterrett. Free to attend, but registration is required
How has God already prepared your church to serve your community? This workshop is designed for clergy and congregational leaders serving in rural and small towns to identify overlooked assets, community partners, and ways in which the church can serve as an anchor institution in the community. Free to attend, but registration is required
