May 3 – 4, 2011
Tuesday – Wednesday
9am – 4pm
$20
Contact Hours: 10 (1 CEU)
Bahnson Center
60 W. Locust Street
Bethlehem, PA
| Bahnson Center is accessible for individuals with mobility impairments. Moravian Theological Seminary encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Amanda Griesser at 610-861-1519 at least one week prior to the event. |
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A two-day seminar introducing the theory behind and practical utilization of the PERCEPT process in studying local demographics with a view toward congregational renewal and church planting. PERCEPT provides demographic information for the Moravian Church.
Both days work in tandem—participants need to attend DAY 1 in preparation for DAY 2.
Day 1: Introduction to VISTA Online
VISTA Clients have 24/7 access to the most dynamic set of demographic information resources available through VISTA Online. And, with the recent addition of the revolutionary new FirstView Maker, this set of resources has been dramatically enriched. Day 1 of this year's training will provide an introduction to all of the features of the VISTA Online website to assist regional bodies as they do planning for new church development and other regional-level priorities, or work with existing churches to facilitate age level ministries, racial/ethnic ministries, capital fund drives, and other mission and ministry objectives.
DAY 1 is designed to provide regional staff and volunteers with a basic understanding of VISTA Online and it will insure that attendees are familiar with the operation and benefits of each feature.
Day 2: Introduction to Link2Lead.com and PERCEPT's Core Demographic Information Products
Participants need to attend DAY 1 in preparation for Day 2. Day 2 will provide an introduction to the features available on the Link2Lead website to assist local church leaders, and regional body staff as they work with these leaders, to learn who is in their communities, to assess the needs of the population, and to determine how those needs may translate into ministries, programs and services. The Day will include an interactive review of one of PERCEPT's core demographic reports, FirstView. Also included will be a brief introduction to the Ministry Area Profile, Context, and the Context Guide.
DAY 2 is designed to provide regional staff and volunteers with a basic understanding of Link2Lead.com, FirstView, Ministry Area Profile and Context for their work with local churches. |
