General Overview

<BODY BGCOLOR="ffffff" BACKGROUND="../images/pix/indxbk3.gif" VLINK="000000"> <CENTER> <B><FONT SIZE="-2"><A HREF="../geninfo/index.htm"><B>Changing Church Info<B></B></B></A><B><B>- <A HREF="../prodres/index.htm">Resources</A>- <A HREF="../conferen/index.htm">Conferences</A>- <A HREF="../perspec/index.htm">Perspectives Newsletter</A>- <A HREF="../devotion/index.htm">Devotionals</A>- <A HREF="mailto:changing@changingchurch.org">Feedback</A>- <A HREF="../index.htm">Home</A> </B></B></FONT><B><B></B></B></B> </CENTER> <CENTER> <IMG SRC="../images/logos/banner.gif" ALT="Changing Church Logo" WIDTH="317" HEIGHT="90"> <HR> <H2>Frequently Asked Questions<BR> and<BR> General Information</H2> </CENTER> <BR> <TABLE BORDER="0" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD VALIGN="TOP" ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="50%"><FONT SIZE="-2"> <STRONG><A HREF="#CC">What is Changing Church?</A><BR> <A HREF="#Why">Why Changing Church?</A><BR> <A HREF="#Other">What does Changing Church actually do for other churches?</A><BR> <A HREF="#POP">What is the relationship between Changing Church and Prince of Peace?</A></STRONG></FONT></TD> <TD VALIGN="TOP" ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="50%"><FONT SIZE="-2"><STRONG>Other Information:<BR> <A HREF="#mission">Mission Statement</A><BR> <A HREF="#Directions">Location and Directions</A><BR> <A HREF="#Personnel">Personnel</A><BR> <A HREF="infobody.htm#Links">Related Links</A></STRONG></FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <HR> <CENTER> <H4><STRONG><A NAME="mission">Changing</A> Church Forum is committed to a vision of a vital, thriving church - a church that makes a difference in the lives of individuals, the community, and the world. To that end we are called to develop leaders for this renewed church and to equip them with relevant, practical tools and methods for more effective ministry.</STRONG></H4> </CENTER> <TABLE BORDER="2" WIDTH="100%"> <TR> <TD VALIGN="TOP" ALIGN="LEFT" WIDTH="50%" COLSPAN="2"> <P><STRONG><A NAME="CC">What is Changing Church?</A></STRONG></P> <P>Changing Church is a ministry and mission of <STRONG>Prince of Peace (ELCA)</STRONG> to the church at large. Our tag line is "providing tools for modern ministry." Our focus is processing information, fostering change and renewal, and encouraging, in whatever way we can, more effective ministry.</P> <A HREF="#top">Top of Page</A> <P><STRONG><A NAME="Why">Why Changing Church?</A></STRONG></P> <P>In recent years, mainline denominations have been steadily losing members. Many churches struggle to understand and meet the ever changing needs of their members and community with information and resources that are quite often out of date.</P> <P><STRONG>Prince of Peace</STRONG> is one of a handful of mega churches in the country, a center of creative thinking, programming, and risk taking for the sake of the Gospel. We have long been known as a leader among Lutheran congregations, embracing the obligations that are part of responsible leadership. Churches asking questions often turn first to other churches.</P> <P>This question and answer process started informally, but has developed into a ministry system. Church leaders routinely seek counsel or experience, and we are here to process and respond to those requests. All inquiries are directed to Changing Church. </P> <A HREF="#top">Top of Page</A> <P><STRONG><A NAME="Other">What does Changing Church actually do for other churches?</A></STRONG></P> <UL> <LI>We provide an "information alley" to over 7,000 churches and individuals through <A HREF="../conferen/index.htm">conferences</A> and a quarterly online <A HREF="../perspec/index2.htm">newsletter.</A> We bring in speakers, conduct seminars, raise questions, and encourage dialogue around issues that are critical to the future of the church.</LI> <LI>We take mini-conferences or "coaching clinics" to other regions of the United States, providing congregational leaders an inexpensive, convenient opportunity to participate and learn in their own environment.</LI> <LI>We publish and continue to distribute to churches the <A HREF="../prodres/index.htm#Music">music</A> and <A HREF="../prodres/index.htm#Worshipres"> worship resources</A> original to <STRONG>Prince of Peace</STRONG>.</LI> <LI>We developed and publish the original confirmation materials, <A HREF="../prodres/confirm/toknow.htm"><EM>to Know, to Live, to Grow</EM></A>. These contemporary, upbeat, active lessons about the Bible and Christian living are used in churches nationwide.</LI> <LI>We provide churches with a weekly subscription service, the <A HREF="../toolkit/toolkit.cfm"><EM>toolkit</EM></A>. It contains worship services, sermons, and small group discussions for all ages -- preschoolers to adults.</LI> <LI>We have a toll-free 800 number for incoming calls from churches all over the United States.</LI> </UL> <A HREF="#top">Top of Page</A> <P><STRONG><A NAME="POP">What is the relationship between Changing Church and Prince of Peace?</A></STRONG></P> <UL> <LI>The Genesis Bookstore, located in the Christian Life Center at Prince of Peace provides spiritual resources (books, tapes, music, Bibles) at discounted prices to Prince of Peace and the community.</LI> <LI>We sponsor and co-sponsor quarterly leadership events for members and the surrounding community, featuring relevant, informative speakers.</LI> <LI>We encourage and facilitate lifelong learning for staff and leadership of Prince of Peace.</LI> <LI>We reward excellence and provide new opportunities for professional growth by sponsoring workshops and encouraging new product development and publishing. </LI> </UL> <A HREF="#top">Top of Page</A> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN="2"><STRONG><A NAME="Directions">Here's how to find us: </A></STRONG><BR> <A HREF="mapdir.htm#Directions">Directions</A><BR> <A HREF="mapdir.htm#Maps">Map</A><BR> <A HREF="#top">Top of Page</A></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN="2"><STRONG><A NAME="Personnel">Get to know our staff</A></STRONG>:<BR> Terri Martinson Elton - Director<BR> Tina Stiebner - Bookstore/Mailings<BR> Handt Hanson - <I>toolkit</I><BR> Michelle Swanson - <I>toolkit</I><BR> Nancy Sheldon - <I>toolkit</I><BR> Craig Blakeley - Webmaster<BR> <A HREF="#top">Top of Page</A></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD COLSPAN="2"><STRONG><A NAME="Links">Useful Related Links:</A></STRONG><BR> <A HREF="http://www.leadnet.org">Leadership Network</A><BR> <A HREF="http://www.elca.org">Evangelical Lutheran Church in America</A></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <HR> <CENTER> Changing Church<BR> 200 East Nicollet Boulevard<BR> Burnsville, MN 55337<BR> <A NAME="800">(orders)800-874-2044</A> (office)612-435-8107<BR> (fax) 612-435-8065<BR> </CENTER> </BODY>