Growing the Church in a Post Christian Age

With The Rev. Dr. Clay Lein
Rector/St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas

There are moments: some that challenge us and cause us to question, “Where are we?” or “What direction are we going?” Some moments energize and fuel us; some moments enlarge our vision and speak to us as to what we are to do; some moments are affirming, letting us know we are on the right path in this journey. There are moments of frustration and wanting to give up; moments when we need help. All these moments form us on a personal level. We also need these moments as we consider the mission and ministry of the church. Such a moment is coming to Central Florida in the frame of a Church Leadership Retreat at Canterbury.

This event is designed for church leaders and vestries; for ministry teams of ordained and lay people to be cheered on in the unique mission God has designed for you. The Rev. Dr. Clay Lein will be our guest speaker. He is a gifted communicator. More than that he is someone who worked in the trenches of planting and growing a church built upon and driven by lay leadership. Starting with a handful folks he grew St. Philips Episcopal Church in Frisco, Texas (north of Dallas) to an average Sunday attendance of 800+ in eight years. He knows the challenges and obstacles to growing the church in a Post-Christian Age. He now serves as rector of one of the largest Episcopal Churches in country. He has something to say to us about church growth and leadership.

This conference is designed with engaging keynote sessions that will inspire and encourage. Additionally there will be breakout times for you to gather with your team to discuss what you are hearing and to do your own needed business. There will be an offering of a number of workshops on ministry and programs that can assist / equip you in what you are called to do. We’ll post some workshop details in the next few weeks.

This event last year was at capacity and we invite to register as soon as possible. You can register online and get more details at http://canterburyretreat.org/events/ or contact Sue at Canterbury / 407-365-5571 or sue@canterburyretreat.org

Don’t miss this moment it could be just thing you’ve been looking for to move you forward into all that God has for you and the church.