​Select clergy and lay leaders begin their journey in June. 

The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows has named the parishes who will make up the second Pathways Learning Cohort. They are St. John’s, Crawfordsville; St. Matthew’s, Indianapolis; and St. Peter’s, Lebanon. 
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​Clergy and lay leaders from these three churches will come together regularly for a year-long leadership development program. It’s a rich and multi-faceted journey, meant to deepen each team’s leadership skills while putting them right to work on increasing the vitality of their respective congregations. Cohort members will attend six workshops and one retreat led by national and local subject-matter experts.  

Financial Leadership Workshop
Saturday, March 23, 2019 | 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Krannert Room, Interchurch Center, Indianapolis

It is easier to proclaim Christ and fulfill our congregational ministries when our financial and business operations are running smoothly. Nothing enhances vital parish ministries more than understanding and implementing sound business practices.
 
The Pathways to Vitality Initiative of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis will host a FREE workshop designed to help you and your congregation with these critical practices. Highlighting the workshop will be an introduction to Realm  ¾ the total church management software package endorsed by the diocese and now available to all parishes at an introductory, discounted rate.

All Saints (Indianapolis), Good Samaritan (Brownsburg) and St. Timothy’s (Indianapolis) recently celebrated the completion of the Pathways’ pilot year, according to Melissa Hickman, Pathways to Vitality Program Director. The goal of the Pathways’ Pilot Parishes Initiative is to assist congregations to enhance sustainability by:

• identifying their unique ministries;
• building vital congregational teams; and,
  
• creating vitality projects utilizing practical financial and administrative skills. 

The Ministerial Excellence Fund (MEF) Grant Committee has awarded $30,000 to the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis for seminary scholarships to be used in the next 18 months, according to Program Director, Melissa Hickman.

The Pathways to Vitality Initiative with the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis now offers personal financial advising for active diocesan clergy (stipendiary and non-stipendiary) free of charge, according to Program Director Melissa Hickman.