Rev. Shellie Riggs Jordan

Contributor

Director of Southeast

Rev. Shellie Riggs Jordan is the director of the southeast office in Seymour. She is an American Baptist pastor who served 14 years at First Baptist Church in Seymour as the minister of youth. Prior to her time at FBC, Shellie was the director of youth and children’s ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Seymour. To her work with the Center, Shellie brings more than 24 years of experience working with youth and young adults, as well as a strong background in ecumenical ministry.  

Shellie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University and a Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. She loves to travel and explore new cultures. She also loves spending time with her husband, Brent, and their kids, Gabe and Casey. Shellie lives in Seymour.

Contributions From Rev. Shellie Riggs Jordan

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Appreciative Leadership
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Church Summer Program Ideas
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S3 E2: Never-ending worship: Where preparation and inspiration meet
Shellie and Ben speak with John Ray from Light of the World Christian Church about all that it takes to plan a successful worship service. They discuss music as a specific...
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S2 E2 Waving the Banner for Youth Ministry
In this episode Ben and Matt are joined by Center for Congregations director Shellie Riggs Jordan as they interview Mark Oestreicher (a.k.a. Marko) of The Youth Cartel. Marko...
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S4 E4: Pandemic and Purpose
Matt and Shellie explore the changing nature of congregational life with Pastor Rob Dyer of Ministry Architects. Rob encourages congregations to explore the question...
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S5 E8: Laughing Our Way to Perfect Humanity
Dr. Jason Deuman joins Shellie and Matt to share how humor became a big part of his life and how he believes it provides us with the ability to better understand our sacred...
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S5 E19: Wholeness through Brokenness
Dr. Nii Addy talks with Shellie and Matt about how he came to his interest in neuroscience and mental health, how understanding neuroscience can benefit knowledge about mental...
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Appreciative Inquiry Commons
This online hub for all things AI explains the positive change framework, offers a wide...
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Center for Appreciative Inquiry
This organization helps people address challenges by switching from a problem-based mindset...
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A Theology as Big as the City
This book offers congregations a perspective on developing an urban ministry through the...
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Empower Consulting
This company provides bookkeeping and accounting services to help congregations and...
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Faith Inkubators
This organization provides curricula and tools that help congregations equip parents to be...
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InterGenerate: Transforming Churches through Intergenerational Ministry
Written by scholars and ministers in the trenches, this book addresses why churches should...
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GenOn Ministries
This organization provides a wide range of services and curricula to foster faith...
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Let's Kill Sunday School – Volumes 1, 2, and 3
This book series shares stories of congregations that practice intergenerational worship...
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5 of the Best Church Online Giving Platforms
This article compares online giving platforms in a format that’s easy to read and...
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The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices
This book explores how we can nourish our souls by transforming common, everyday...
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African American Infertility and the Church's Response
This article looks at how to address child loss in Black families through healing conversation...
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Hold Onto Hope: Stories of Black Women's Fertility, Faith, and Fight to Become Mothers
This book is full of stories of women dealing with infertility, especially women of color. The...
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Youth Theology Network
This national network helps young people explore questions about their faith, purpose in...
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4 Low-Cost Summer Program Ideas for Families
This article details creative activity ideas for children, teens, young adults, families, and...
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48 Older Adult Ministry Ideas
This article gives an extensive list of ideas for activities and projects for an older adult...
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10 Back-to-School Outreach Ideas for Your Church
This article lists several back-to-school activities that engage both the congregation and...
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A Life Well-Measured TEDTalk
In this 20-minute video, a rabbi and entrepreneur shares ideas around family, what is...
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Crossbridge Solutions
This organization helps congregations looking to build or renovate a building. Based in...
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Coping While Black: A Season of Traumatic News Takes a Psychological Toll
This article describes how racism can cause post-traumatic stress which in turn can affect...
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Call Blackline
This organization exists to provide private crisis counseling and witness listening for...
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Circle City Clubhouse
This organization provides a welcoming, supportive, and caring community to help...
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Damien Center
This organization utilizes a one-stop-shop approach to caring for those affected by HIV and...
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
This organization provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of...
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Amplify Social Media
This organization provides support to congregations seeking to amplify their message and...
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Pentecostal Fire Youth Conference
This annual event enables Pentecostal congregations and individuals, especially youth, to...
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Community Resilience Initiative Trauma Training
This organization’s training programs can help congregations that want to respond...
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Church Funnels
This organization specializes in marketing tools that allow congregations to track...
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Church Online Platform
From YouVersion for Churches, Church Online Platform is a free tool designed to help...
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5 Words Media
This organization helps congregations throughout the United States design or upgrade their...
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Reframe Curriculum
This website offers curriculum options for Christian youth ministry leaders who seek...
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Protecting Houses of Worship
This web resource helps congregations understand their security needs and implement safety...
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Prevention Resource Finder
This online resource supports congregations in developing a safety plan and working to...
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AI and the Church: A Clear Guide for the Curious and Courageous
This book helps congregational leaders understand and explore how to use artificial...
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ChatGPT For Churches
This course helps congregational leaders learn to use ChatGPT to support their operations....
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AI for Church Leaders
This website offers training and community to help congregational leaders build their...
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