Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices

September 2011

Innovative Stewardship

Brotes verdes del tocón
By Brent Owens
En la primera de una serie de dos partes, el Rev. Brent Owens escribe que no está muerto quien pelea. La entrega del mes que viene se concentrará en evangelismo en eventos, concentración en la comunidad y crecimiento.
El Futuro o el Hoy
By Juan Ángel Monge
Si queremos ser una Iglesia del Futuro tenemos que evaluar El Hoy y determinar el mejor camino a seguir.
Entre Muchos, uno: Ministerio Regional New River
By Rosa Lindahl Mallow
El Ministerio Regional New River es el resultado de un compromiso de la Diócesis del Sudeste de La Florida, All Saints Church, St. Ambrose Church, El Centro Hispano de Todos los Santos y el PreescolarSt. Ambrose para servir gozosamente tanto en la abundancia como en el sufrimiento de la vida en Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Su ministerio es buscar justicia y misericordia para toda la gente dando la bienvenida a todos los que buscan encontrar refugio en uno de estos puertos seguros.
Green Shoots from the Stump
By Brent Owens
In the first of a two-part series, the Rev. Brent Owens writes that when you're down, you're not out.
New Heights
By Jeanie Sablatura and Terry Nathan
In today’s world of decreasing church attendance, changing parish demographics, and difficult economic times, it is essential that all of us optimize the stewardship of the resources with which we are blessed.
Nuevas Alturas
By Jeanie Sablatura y Terry Nathan
En el mundo de hoy, con la decreciente asistencia a las iglesias, las demografías cambiantes de las parroquias y las dificultades económicas, es esencial que todos nosotros optimicemos la mayordomía de los recursos con los que hemos sido bendecidos.
One Step Out of "Stuckness"
By Jamie Coats
Helping others make spirited and rooted next steps often involves being intentional about not only where you want to go but also what is keeping you from getting started.
Out of Many, One: New River Regional Ministry
By Rosa Lindahl Mallow
The New River Regional Ministry is the result of the commitment of The Diocese of Southeast Florida, All Saints Church, St. Ambrose Church, El Centro Hispano de Todos los Santos, and St. Ambrose Pre-school to serve joyfully both in the abundance and suffering of life in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their ministry is to seek justice and mercy for all people, welcoming seekers to join at one of these safe harbors.
Sewing Factory For Hondurans Living With HIV/AIDS
By Lynette Wilson
Our Episcopal congregations in Province 9 as well as our Anglican brothers and sisters in the two-thirds world can offer valuable lessons related to innovative models of financial sustainability and asset based community development.
St. Alban's: Why Grow?
By Brent Owens
The second installment of Brent Owens' article on St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Monroe, GA. "After the substantial decline in size, a major focus of St. Alban’s has been on growth."
St. Alban's: ¿Por qué Crecer?
By Brent Owens
Después de un declive considerable en tamaño, una de las principales concentraciones de St. Alban’s ha sido el crecimiento.
The Best Way to be Blocked
By Jamie Coats
I’m not alone when making the observation that often, as we look ahead, our paths seem blocked and full of obstacles.
The Future or the Now
By Juan Ángel Monge
If we want to be a Church for the Future, then we have to assess the Now and determine the best course to follow.