Resources for the Journey

The staff at the Resource Center for Churches is available to consult with you by phone at (612) 870-0861 or (888) 293-9901 (toll free from Greater Minnesota) or by e-mail at info@resourcesforthejourney.org or in person.

choose resources;
review and select curriculum;
plan a program; and
evaluate a program.
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Custom Workshops and Services

Ginger Stemme, Current Resource Center Director is available to do a workshop on Families All Matter curriculum and on the use of children's literature for faith based and value based education. Ginger is also available to speak to your local congregation about the Resource Center and how it can improve your ministry.

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Speaker’s Bureau

Rhonda Pittman Gingrich, is available to lead workshops in local congregations. She has experience leading workshops on a variety of topics:

Educational Ministry/Christian Education
Nurturing Faith in the Home
Ministry with Children
Including Children in Worship
Ministry with the Millennial Generation
Intergenerational Ministry
Classroom Management/Discipline
Multiple Intelligences
Curriculum Review and Selection
Jr. High Ministry
Youth Ministry

Rhonda is a trained facilitator for a parallel thinking method developed by Dr. Edward de Bono which makes use of six thinking hats. This process can be helpful for groups facing controversial issues or major decisions or groups engaged in long range planning.

In addition, ex staff member Rhonda Gingrich and volunteers are prepared to lead your congregation through an educational needs assessment process. This process, developed by Rhonda Pittman Gingrich in cooperation with former board members, Gail Barker (Synod of Lakes and Prairies, PCUSA) and Len Kragness (Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota) can help you

create an individualized statement of purpose for your educational program;
develop and prioritize a list of learning needs;
identify target groups;
create an action plan for moving toward your goals;
outline training for your teachers; and
provide specific learning resources for the needs you have identified.

As a result, your congregation will know and be committed to a common vision and shared goals for nurturing persons toward an integrated faith through education. Fees for the needs assessment consultations are based on length.

The cost for Rhonda's services as a workshop leader is $50/hour plus expenses. Contact the Resource Center and your contact information will be forwarded to Rhonda.

Updated February 25, 2008

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Resource Center for Churches

122 West Franklin Avenue, Room 2, Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-0861 (in the metro area)
(888) 293-9901 (toll free from Greater Minnesota)
e-mail: info@resourcesforthejourney.org