Church Development Institute begins its second year in 2008

Clergy and lay leaders, sign up to join us now!

 

About CDI

"CDI" stands for "The Church Development Institute," a comprehensive program in congregational development serving the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada.  

CDI's goal is to equip teams of clergy and laity to lead congregations into the future through:

· Renewing the baptismal identity and the apostolic ministry of parishioners
· Empowering congregational teams to work effectively towards a common goal
· Providing tools and strategies for growth and transformation 

CDI is rooted in Anglican spirituality and identity. It draws on methods of organizational development and couples them with a spiritual base. Worship and spiritual reflection are integral parts of every CDI workshop. 

CDI's hands-on approach will allow participants to gain experience, not just theory. In between workshops, you will have the chance to apply what you learn in your own ministry situation. Through later reflection with your learning application team, you can deepen your insights and broaden your perspectives.

 

Workshop sessions include:

* Establishing a Comprehensive Congregational Development Strategy
* Strategies for Evangelism and Growth
* Trust Development in church groups
* Conflict Management
* Shaping Congregational Life
* Defining and Marketing a Congregation
* Organizational Life Cycle
* Understanding the Congregation as a System of inter-related parts
* Personality Types and Dynamics
* Leadership Styles
* Shared Leadership
* The Dynamics of Change in a parish
* Dealing with Outside Forces in culture and location that effect congregations

 

What participants are saying...

"Through our experiential group work, I am more tuned in to all the variables that contribute to a successful session and more aware of all the choices available to me as a facilitator and participant." 

"I have a taste of gathering and interpreting data and can see how much this piece is neglected in church leadership. I want to become proficient in this area for my leadership development." 

 

Where will 2008 CDI sessions be held?

 

Simpsonwood Conference & Retreat Center, 4511 Jones Bridge Circle, NW, Norcross, GA 30092

 

What are the dates and times of CDI?

Dates in 2008 are on Fridays and Saturdays:
February 22-23; September 26-27; May 9-10; November TBD. Sessions will begin at 9 AM on Fridays and end at 2 PM on Saturdays. Dates for 2009 TBD. 

 

Expenses:

For CDI: We strongly encourage teams of clergy and laity from congregations to attend, and our fees for CDI reflect a subsidy from the Diocese of Atlanta and discounts for team registration. All prices are for the four workshops of 2008. We also encourage parishes to pay for half or more of their participants fees. Scholarships are available, particularly for people from smaller parishes.

A Team of Four: $1,552 (or $388 per person/per year)
A Team of Three: $1,251 (or $417 per person/per year)
A Team of Two: $926 (or $463 per person/per year)
One Person: $500 per year 


These fees includes the four workshops each year and the CDI manual. Other expenses include books, which do not need to be purchased all at once and may be shared with other participants. Fees for 2009 will be requested at a later date.

For Lodging and Food: Simpsonwood charges $110 per person for double occupancy, $145 per person for single occupancy (includes four meals, and tax, per workshop). At the time of registration for CDI, participants will be asked about room choices. Commuting is an option for $125 per workshop.

 

Who leads CDI?

CDI certifies its trainers through national programs, and they use approved training designs, formats and materials. For the Atlanta CDI, the trainers will be Peggy Worzalla, the Bishop's Assistant for Congregational Development in the Diocese of Milwaukee. Peggy has been leading CDI for four years. The Rev. Rob Wood, rector of St. Aidan's, Alpharetta, Georgia. Rob is a 2004 graduate of CDI and a member of the Diocesan Commission on Congregational Growth and Development.

 

For Inquiries:

Call/email The Rev. Rob Wood, fr.wood@earthlink.net, 770-521-0207

 

Registration 

Click here for a printable brochure and here for online registration.

Please include a $100 deposit per team or for individual registration. Make checks to The Diocese of Atlanta and write CDI on the note line.

Or you may fill out the form on the printable brochure and send it to Ieasha Barrow at: 

The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
2744 Peachtree Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30305