Ministry Support :: Congregational Development

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The proclamation of the gospel is the fundamental activity, the most basic work, of the Christian community. It is every Christian’s responsibility, a collective challenge. No one finds God alone. No one discovers the good news of the kingdom of God and the new life of Jesus without an invitation. Do you know that there is good news for a world that is desperately in need of a more transcendent and life-giving vision of itself? Do you care enough about your faith to extend the invitation?

—Bishop Robert O’Neill, Diocesan Convention, 2005

The Bishop’s Office supports churches and congregations as they plan for growth and actively seek out new members. The Reverend Canon Lou Blanchard is Canon Missioner, and is responsible for developing collective ministries of evangelism, church growth and congregational development.  

Visit the following pages to explore the work of Congregational Development in the Diocese of Colorado:

The Commission on Mission Strategy - Working to Energize, Support and Grow the Church

Resources for Development - Including People (Regional Missioners, Congregational Development Consultants), Research Tools, Lifecycle Resources, and More

Programs - Including the Church Development Institute, Empowered Leadership Workshops and the Commission on Hispanic Ministry