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Thriving Congregations Cohort 1 (2025)
The information you need while you're on the program.
Cohort 1 Participating Churches
Christ Congregation
Princeton, NJ
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
Charlotte, NC
Immanual Baptist Church
Rochester, NY
St. Luke Tabernacle Baptist Church
Rochester, NY
University Baptist Church
Minneapolis, MN
York Baptist Church
York, NY
Cohort 1 Projects
Title | Name of Church | City-State | Description |
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Re-imagining Mission and Vision | York Baptist Church | York, NY | A congregational re-imagining of their vision and mission will provide the foundation of reintroducing themselves to their community and developing next steps in ministry. |
Facilities and Social Media | University Baptist Church | Minneapolis, MN | Assessing the church facilities & property for best use and future options; upgrading marketing and social media presence as part of their 175th year |
Rebuilding for Success | St. Luke Tabernacle Baptist Church | Rochester, NY | Upgrading internal and external systems to be more effective in ministry and outreach, deepening their connection with the collegiate community they are in. |
Holistic Stewardship | St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church | Charlotte, NC | Launching a stewardship initiative exploring the principles of holistic stewardship, embracing stewardship as essential for the church to thrive in the post-pandemic context. |
Four Tracks | Immanuel Baptist Church | Rochester, NY | Congregation members will become involved in Community Engagement, Social Media, Facility and Financial Stewardship, or Coalition Building to grow and have and stronger partnerships with the community. |
Spirit Cafe | Christ Congregation | Princeton, NJ | Developing a safe, comfortable place especially for youth and young adults to share spiritual journeys, pray, fellowship, and develop deeper journeys with God |
Thriving Congregations Program Team
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