Commission on Congregational Development

This commission has studied, researched, and attended workshops and have selected several excellent congregational development resources for parish and mission use. Please scroll down and past the member list for the links and downloads. Thank you.

Commission Members

2011-12

CHAIR:

STEERE, David (2013)
Grace Church, Panama City Beach
7311 Emerson Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 233-0238 hm
(850) 234-2540 o
(850) 319-6010 c
e-mail: dcsteere@dcsteere.com

DRIGGERS, Jackie (2014)
St. James’, Port St. Joe
PO Box 14132
Mexico Beach, FL 32401
(229) 894-8019 hm
e-mail: tomasmm@aol.com

HEIN, The Rev. Greg (2012)
St. Jude’s, Niceville
200 N. Partin Dr.
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 678-7013 ofc, (850) 678-0922 fax
(850) 830-4705 cl
e-mail: ghein626@aol.com

LONG, The Rev. Eric C. (2014)
St. Christopher’s, Pensacola
3200 N. 12th Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 433-0074 ofc, (850) 308-5817 hm
(850) 361-7091 cl
e-mail: eric@scpen.org

MORRIS, Jan (2012)
St. Mary’s, Andalusia
107 Ridgecrest Dr.
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-8443 ofc, (334) 222-6672 hm
(334) 303-7233 cl
e-mail: jmorris@ala-law.com

NICROSI, Michel (2012)
Trinity, Mobile
2533 Main St.
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-8957
e-mail: mnicrosi@joneswalker.com

PANKEY, The Rev. Steve (2013)
St. Paul’s, Foley
PO Box 1745
Foley, AL 36536
(251) 943-2173 ofc, (251) 943-6927 fax
(251) 955-1463 hm
e-mail: steve@saintpaulsfoley.com

RIUTTA, Vanessa (2013)
St. Christopher’s, Pensacola
3200 N. 12th Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 433-0074 ofc, (850) 433-3839 fax
(727) 479-8895 cl
e-mail: vanessa@scpen.org

TALBERT, The Rev. Keith (2014)
St. Paul’s, Foley
PO Box 1745
Foley, AL 36536
(251) 943-2173 ofc, (251) 943-6927 fax
(251) 970-5420 hm
hm e-mail: frtkt@aol.com
ofc e-mail: keith@saintpaulsfoley.com

STANDING COMMITTEE LIAISON:
TALBERT, The Rev. Keith (See above)

DIOCESAN STAFF LIAISON:
DUNCAN,II The Rt. Rev. Philip M.
PO Box 13330
Pensacola, FL 32591-3330
(850) 434-7337 ofc, (850) 434-8577 fax
(850) 916-7474 hm
e-mail: bishopduncan@diocgc.org

Updated 09/20/2011

Congregational Development Resources

Congregational Development is a commonly understood term used in the Episcopal Church that refers to the health and dynamic evolution of congregations. A significant study of churches has proliferate in the pst twenty-five years. Disciplined research and objective observations about congregational life have resulted in volumes of information. It is up to leades of congregatons to take advantage of this information to better understand predictable patterns of behavior, unique aspects of congregational culture, and best practices which can support healthy mission, vision and development.  Read the rest of this article

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To lead effectively and respond to changing needs in their congregations, church leaders must be fully equipped. The Episcopal Church Foundation reaches out through parish focused studies and publications, teaching and networking partnerships, to empower lay and ordained leaders with the resources they need to grow holistic grassroots ministry. Read and download Leadership Tools from the Episcopal Church Foundation.

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Reclaiming the Great Commission A practical model for transforming denominations and congregations

Practicing Greatness Seven disciplines of extraordinary spiritual leaders

Healthy Church Assessment Worksheet - Twelve marks of healthy church behavior

Congregational Transformation An excellent booklist resource

Three church assessment worksheets (Includes the Health Church Assessment Worksheet mentioned above)

Holy Conversations – An upbeat, helpful and fun opportunity for members and groups in a parish to engage in an intentional process to discuss successes, triumphs, and dreams as the parish considers together where God is calling it in the coming year.

Random Resources Online A list of websites and articles coveringa multitude of topics relating to congregational development: small congregations, children’s formation, liturgy music, new church, disabilities, to name a few.

Development Basics 101

Find more links to reviews, models, charts, assessment tools, theory on innovation, interview skills training, and more.