Center for Pastoral Excellence at Christian Theological Seminary

organization

Indianapolis, IN. (317) 931-2326

Description

This organization offers a variety of programs for congregational leaders, including renewal programs and applications.

Features

clergy renewal programs and grants, the New Media Project for religious leaders to become technologically savvy, the Pastoral Excellence Project for transition into ministry

Recommended Audience

Clergy and lay leaders

Cost

Varies per service

Practical Applications

Learn how to apply for a clergy renewal grant so your clergy can take a sabbatical.
Sign up for the New Media Project to help the leaders at your congregation become theologically savvy about technology.

Updated: January 08, 2025

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About the Contributor

Tim Shapiro

President

Tim Shapiro is the Indianapolis Center’s president. He began serving the Center in 2003 after 18 years in pastoral ministry. For 14 years, Tim served Westminster Presbyterian Church in Xenia, Ohio. Prior to his pastorate at Westminster, he was pastor of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Logansport, Indiana. He holds degrees from Purdue University and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Tim’s interest in how congregations learn to do new things is represented in his book How Your Congregation Learns. After his extensive work on the Center’s Sacred Space initiative, Tim co-authored the book Holy Places: Matching Sacred Space with Mission and Message. He has also authored several articles, including Applying Positive Deviance and The Congregation of Theological Coherence.

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