Presbyterian Mission Agency vital congregations virtual gathering Archives

See people like Jesus did and say ‘yes’ to the will of God

Posted February 12th, 2021

During the final worship service at the recent Vital Congregations virtual gathering, the Rev. Shanea Leonard challenged nearly 100 participants to become co-conspirators in the work of the gospel.

A place of great danger

Posted February 12th, 2021

Describing the Israelites’ passage through the wilderness in Exodus and Numbers as a metaphor for challenges the church faces today, Dr. William P. Brown took 160 people participating in the 2020 Vital Congregations Virtual Gathering on a journey into a place of great danger and extremes — a place where they can encounter God.

Keynote speaker talks leadership development at VC annual gathering

Posted August 21st, 2020

“If you’re a leader expect sabotage, because sabotage is the experience of every leader trying to bring change. If you’re trying to lead a vital congregation and you haven’t experienced the sabotage of your own people — you will.”

A place of great danger

Posted August 20th, 2020

Describing the Israelites’ passage through the wilderness in Exodus and Numbers as a metaphor for challenges the church faces today, Dr. William P. Brownn took 160 people participating in the 2020 Vital Congregations Virtual Gathering on a journey into a place of great danger and extremes — a place where they can encounter God.