Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz Episcopal Vicar

Mr. George Howard, GBGM

Bishop Mary Ann Swenson Ecumenical Officer

Rev. Candice Lewis GBOD

OCT 17-19, 2013CROWNE PLAZA AIRPORT

PITTSBURGH, PA

Sponsored byRural Chaplains Association

Appalachian Ministries NetworkUnited Methodist Rural Advocacy

Rural/Urban Network (RUN) of GBGM

REGISTER BY JUNE 30, 2013 !!!!!! SAVE $50.* !!!!!!!!! TOTAL COST PER PERSON (registration, room, meals)

__$385. Double or__ $495. Single ROOMMATE_______________________________

NAME __________________________________________CONFERENCE ____________

ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________

PHONE:___________________ email:________________________________________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: RETHINKING CHURCH COOPERATIVELY P.O. Box 43,

Dutton, AL 35744 *after June 30, 2013, add $50. per person

SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO CONFERENCE TEAMS

A limited number of “lay scholarships” are available (first come; first served) to a conference team of three or more

persons working cooperatively to develop a new ministry. The team must include at least a clergy, lay

person (youth/ young adult) and a judicatory leader. The lay scholarship is in the amount of $385. to cover the cost of registration, room and meals.

PURPOSE OF THE GATHERINGThe gathering will focus on transforming churches, communities and individuals

through multiple styles of ministry; exploring new models and equipping leaders to move forward in collaborative efforts in both rural and urban communities; and identifying ways to work together with ecumenical, interfaith,

community partners and in multicultural/racial settings.

The event will bring together dynamic innovative presenters from a wide variety of

settings to share vital ministries that are transforming communities across the

country. Emphasis will be given to adaptive leadership, empowering persons living in

poverty, developing ministries in new places for new people, and revitalizing existing

congregations.

1.5 CEU’s

Your Annual Conference, Youth & Ethnic Groups, Districts,

Local Church may offer support for your participation.

Ms. Cynthia Kent Native American International Caucus

Dr. Lisa Jean Hoefner Ex Dir. OR-ID

Conference Camps Ms. Diane Johnson

GBGM Consultant

Rev. Bob Wilkins,

Coordinator Appalachian

Ministries Network

Dr John Hill Program Director of

Environmental & Economic Justice

GBCS

Rev. Jerry Chapman Coop Min Consultant

& Author

Dr Judy Matheny, Author, Researcher & Deaconess

Ms. Rebekah Shuford Seminarian at Duke

Ms. Gayle Lesure Greater

Clarksburg Coop Church &

Community Worker

17 SKILL SHOPS

Mr. Gary Locklear Coop Min Consultant

*MULTICULTURAL MINISTRIES

*GEOGRAPHICALLY BASED COOPERATIVES

*COOPERATING “OUTSIDE THE BOX” (Mission Based Models)*INTERCONNECTIONS AMONG FAITH COMMUNITIES

*COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE*NEW PLACES FOR NEW PEOPLE

*THE CIRCLES CAMPAIGN: Ministry with Persons in Poverty

*D.S. & CONFERENCE LEADERS IN COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES*RESOURCING TO DEVELOP & SUSTAIN COOPERATIVES

*EQUIPPING CONFERENCE DIRECTORS OR COORDINATORS

REGISTER EARLY & SAVE! Prior to JUNE 30, 2013 --$385 (dbl); $495 (sing); add $50. after June 30, 2013Mail to “RETHINKING CHURCH COOPERATIVELY”, PO Box 43, Dutton, Alabama 35744 For more information: Dorsey Walker, coordinator Ph 256-228-6307 or

rethinkchurchcooperatively@gmail.com

*ADVANTAGES & CHALLENGES OF COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES FROM A RACIAL ETHNIC PERSPECTIVE

*TECHNOLOGY: COOPERATING IN THE 21ST CENTURY*MISSION BASED COOPERATIVE STYLES OF MINISTRIES

*BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR COOPERATION*SHALOM ZONE MINISTRIES

*ENIVRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE*THRIVING RURAL COMMUNITIES

Rev. Robert Klingler Media & Puppet

Ministries

Ms. June H. Kim, UMCOR Exec..

Sec. Hunger/Poverty

& Sustainable Ag. & Dev.

Ms. Shirley Townsend –Jones Bennettsville Cheraw Coop Church & Community Worker

Field Trip Options: Thursday

Celebration & Conversation