The Church Connection Initiative at Trinity works with local churches to reinforce their mission and equip their leaders and lay members with the instruction, knowledge and opportunities necessary to enhance their service in God's kingdom.
What is the Church Connection Initiative at Trinity?
The CCIT is a catalyst for collaborative, cross-cultural learning that strengthens local churches by offering resources focused on four areas: preaching, worship, leadership development and service.
Who benefits from the CCIT?
The program seeks to educate church leaders and lay people in ways of cultivating corporate and individual ministry. Trinity faculty, staff and students contribute as partners and co-learners in the program. The CCIT also serves as a resource to help young people discern the call to ministry.
What are some activities that the CCIT uses?
Participants will gather in book clubs, small groups and seminars to encourage interactive learning and support. These settings will allow participants to discuss the four focal points, ask questions and share their ministry experiences.
What other organizations are involved?
The CCIT is a partnership of Trinity Christian College in cooperation with Calvin Theological Seminary, the Center for Excellence in Preaching, and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. The venture also is supported by the Lilly Endowment.
Upcoming
Events
Church Leadership Transitions Forum
One way or another, every church will eventually lose its pastor. This can be a difficult time for churches. “The Elephant in the Boardroom” by Carolyn Weese and J. Russell Crabtree provides a nuts and bolts guide for a smoother transition through this process.
Crosspoint Stragegic Network of the Christian Reformed Church is partnering with the Church Connection Initiative at Trinity to sponsor a forum on this topic.
After purchasing and reading the book, you are invited to attend this forum which will be held at Trinity Christian College in the Library Board Room of the Jennie Huizenga Memorial Library on Thursday, October 8, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
There will be a panel of people from churches who will share their experiences with pastoral leadership transitions as well as a time for questions and discussion about the book “The Elephant in the Boardroom”.
Reserve your place at this cost-free event by Monday, October 5, 2009Email Jane.Voss@trnty.edu
Worship Resources for Lent
When: Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Trinity Christian College, Van Namen Recital Hall in Ozinga Chapel
For Whom: Pastors, musicians, worship planners, those involved in visual arts, drama, dance
What: Attendees will hear presentations given by people from several area churches on a Lenten series that worked well in their churches. Presenters will share the theme, Scripture, message topics, music, visual arts used, drama, and dance that helped “flesh out” the Lenten series. There will be opportunity for dialogue and questions both within the presentations and at the mid-morning coffee time.
Cost: $10 per person; $30 per group of 5 or more from one church
Payment may be made on the morning of the seminar. Checks payable to Trinity Christian College.
Register to reserve your space: Email Jane.Voss@trnty.edu
Sponsored by the Church Connection Initiative at Trinity
Greatalk!
The Church Connection Initiative at Trinity invites you to participate in a workshop designed to revolutionize your communication skills. The workshop will be held Saturday, November 14, at 9 a.m. in the Grand Lobby of the Ozinga Chapel. Jeff Vankooten of Dynamic Communicators Workshops will lead the participants in improving their speaking skills. No experience, connections, or college degree is necessary to participate. Cost is $97 per person and you must registrar prior to the event. For more information or to register, go to dynamiccommunicators.com/dcw/1-day.shtml or email dcw@dynamiccommunicators.com
Download the flyer.
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Contact
Us
For
more information contact
Jane
Voss
Program
Manager
Church
Connection Initiative at Trinity
708.293.4907
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