Center for Ministry in Small Churches
The Center for Ministry in Small Churches (CMSC) was formed to offer clergy and laity a comprehensive and practical cooperative experience in small church ministry and management which will encourage and support them in their work and mission, and equip these saints of the Lord to grow in love and unity with God and one another in Christian community.
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Center for New Community
The Center for New Community is a national organization committed to building community, justice, and equality. The Center is grounded in many faith traditions, and builds community where the dignity and value of all humanity is manifest.
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Center for Theology and Land
Center for Theology and Land is a rural ministry program of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA.
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Domestic Missionary Partnership
Domestic Missionary Partnership is an ongoing active partnership of Episcopal dioceses partnering to share, challenge and encourage one another to deepen and expand the vitality of their mission activities.
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Episcopal Appalachian Ministries
An organization working with Episcopal dioceses through Appalachia, Episcopal Appalachian Ministries provides training and work camp experiences in the region.
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Episcopal Migration Ministries
Episcopal Migration Ministries is a network of 33 affiliate offices in 27 dioceses of the Episcopal Church, numerous parishes, and countless volunteers sustaining a ministry of hospitality, by providing resettlement, advocacy, and outreach services.
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FROLIC (Fully Renewing Our Lives In Christ)
This vibrant resource is designed to serve a multitude of ministry areas, including shut-ins/LEM ministry, hospital visits, prison ministry, Intergenerational Christian Education, self/home study, and as a sermon resource.
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Domestic Missionary Partnership
A group of dioceses engaged in diocesan and congregational development centered in missionary spirituality. For information contact Renee Miller at adesertspirit@citlink.net
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Episcopal Appalachian Ministries
An organization working with Episcopal dioceses through Appalachia, providing training and work camp experiences in the region. For information not found on their website e-mail them at episappalmin@aol.com.
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Episcopal Health Ministries
Health ministry in a local congregation is an intentional ministry focusing on both healing and health, combining the ancient traditions of the Christian community and the knowledge and tools of modern health care. Episcopal Health Ministries offers training in parish health ministries and parish nursing.
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New Directions Ministries
New Directions was created in 1973 when a joint committee of the General Convention involved with small churches formed the Leadership Academy for New Directions (LAND). The Academy was created to train church leaders and to promote effective ministry in small churches, principally in rural settings. New Directions was formally incorporated in 1981 and since that time has functioned with an elected board of directors. The board represents a broad spectrum of the Episcopal Church.
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Rural Workers Fellowship (RWF)
A support and prayer ministry for people who work in rural areas. Quarterly publication Crossroads and prayer list are included with membership. To become a member contact Sandra Elledge, PO Box 51931, Knoxville, TN 37950-1931. Membership is $20.00/year.
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Congregational Ministry Development (Living Stones)
A program that involves dioceses in an annual conference with case studies and models for total common ministry.
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Rural Ministries Network
The Rural Ministries Network (formerly the Rural Workers Fellowship, Inc.) is a community of small church leaders: clergy and laity within the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada. Their magazine, “Crossroads” is published quarterly. Visit their website at
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Ministry Developers Collaborative
The Collaborative's mission is to open doors for growth and learning among those called to develop ministering congregations by building links among dioceses, seminaries, institutes, and programs.
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