Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices

July 2017

Small and Rural Churches

A Small Church Capital Campaign Experience
By Wanda R. Copeland
What is it like for a small church to carry out a successful capital campaign? Wanda Copeland shares the learnings from St. Matthew's in Horseheads, NY.
Church Administration and the Diocese
By Martha Goodwill
Martha Goodwill shares some benefits churches can have through their diocese, like being a part of a strong peer network and learning from each other’s best practices.
Editor's Letter August 2017
By Charis Bhagianathan
ECFVP Editor Charis Bhagianathan introduces the August 2017 issue of Vestry Papers that shares ideas, inspiration and resources especially for smaller churches.
Editor's Letter July 2017
By Charis Bhagianathan
ECFVP Editor Charis Bhagianathan introduces the July 2017 issue of Vestry Papers that shares ideas, inspiration and resources especially for smaller churches.
Facebook for Small Churches
By Jenny Shutt
Jenny Shutt shares her experience of successfully creating and maintaining a Facebook page for her small church.
One Missional Way to Grow Your Small Church
By Sandra Montes
Sandra Montes shares examples of how partnerships in diversity can help our Church grow in meaningful ways.
Reimagining Leadership in Small and Rural Churches
By Kelsey Schuster, Susan Daughtry and Karen Olson
Kelsey Schuster, Susan Daughtry and Karen Olson bring us news about the ECMN School for Formation, which is transforming small church communities.
Resources and Support for Small Churches
By Susan Elliott
Susan Elliott shares some key takeaways from two online discussions ECF facilitated with part-time clergy of small Episcopal congregations.
Rethinking Rural Church Ministry
By Rebecca Wellborn
Rebecca Wellborn writes about the significance of gathering rural church leaders and the difference it is making in communities across the Diocese of Dallas.
Sent Out Two by Two
By Kimberlee Auletta and Sarah Kooperkamp
Kimberlee Auletta and Sarah Kooperkamp are co-Priests-in-charge at their parish and share how it allows for more time to truly live into their ministry and personal lives.
Sustainability in the Scrappy Church
By Nancy Frausto
Nancy Frausto describes how this type of church perseveres against all odds because of people who are fiercely passionate about their church and neighborhood.
Una manera misionera de crecer tu iglesia pequeña
By Sandra Montes
Sandra Montes comparte ejemplos de cómo las asociaciones en la diversidad pueden ayudar a nuestra Iglesia a crecer de manera significativa.