The Southeasterner
South′·east′·ernernouna southeastern wind
“The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8, NRSV
Southeast District, Indiana Conference
United Methodist Church
4060 25th St., Columbus, in 47203-3161
(812) 418-0950 or 877-781-6714
Fax (812) 418-0951 / SOUTHEAST DISTRICT WEBSITE

June 25, 2014
CONTENTS
APPOINTMENT CHANGES IN THE SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CONFERENCE CENTER SEEKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
INDIANA CONFERENCE SEEKS COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR
FIRST MONDAY TRAINING FOR 2014-15
DISCIPLESHIP LISTS UPCOMING FREE WEBINARS FOR LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS
HOLD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, FOR A SPECIAL EVENT
MISSION U 2014: LEARNING TOGETHER FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD
LOCAL CHURCH REPORTING FOR VITAL CONGREGATIONS
REVISED CHARGE CONFERENCE LIST ON WEBSITE
CLUSTER HAPPENINGS
PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES AND DIVERSITY TRAINING WORKSHOP 2014 SCHEDULE
PRAYER SUPPORT NEEDED
JOB OPENINGS
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN – DISTRICT
YOUTH MINISTRIES
IMPORTANT LINKS

appointment changes in the southeast district

We welcome. . .
Mike Beck to White Creek
Within the District. . .
Teresa Poole to Vallonia/Medora Mt. Zion from Mt. Olive
Mona Safley to Dillsboro/Mt. Tabor from Scipio and Elizabethtown
Dereck Fields to Scipio and Elizabethtown from Medora

indiana united methodist conference center seeks administrative assistant

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana United Methodist Conference Center, based in Indianapolis, has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. The candidate will provide administrative support for the Indiana Conference Assistant Director of Office and Conference Services. This person needs to be available to work 28-to-35 hours per week in the Conference Center. Essentials include: Knowledgeable about The United Methodist Church ; sensitive to diversity; excellent keyboarding and proofreading skills; experience in computer applications for database management, spreadsheets, event registration, word processing and financial reports; knowledgeable of general office equipment; dependable; trustworthy; a team player. Letter of interest, application form and resume must be sent electronically to . In carrying out this process, the conference is seeking diversity in culture, race and gender. Applications received by Friday, June 27 will be given first consideration.

indiana conference seeks communication director

The Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church based in Indianapolis seeks a dynamic and creative full-time Communication Director to oversee a comprehensive communication plan that includes recruiting and supervising a team to fulfill the essential functions of Conference Communication. This person needs to be knowledgeable, experienced and skilled in editing and writing for print and electronic media plus knowledgeable in social media, audio, video and photographic production. This leadership position also will include the use of marketing, communication education, communication resources, crisis communication and the ability to relate in a positive way with public media. A workable knowledge of The United Methodist Church is essential. Indiana Conference Communication is housed in the Episcopal Office and under the supervision of the Executive Assistant to the Bishop. Salary is negotiable depending on education and experience. Benefits and allowances are provided. The position begins September 1. Letter of interest, application form and resume must be sent electronically to . In carrying out this process, the conference is seeking diversity in culture, race and gender. Applications received by Tuesday, July 15 will be given first consideration.

FIRST MONDAY TRAINING FOR 2014-15

The First Monday training program is an opportunity for persons to both grow in knowledge and train towards recognition in the area of pastoral care and counseling. Usually held on the First Monday (Bloomington St. Mark’s UMC - Dr. PT Wilson, facilitator) of each month, mornings will be a theory seminar and afternoons will be both a consultation and supervision opportunity (the afternoons will be taped). Topics to be included are brief-term, supportive counseling methods, crisis intervention, grief and loss, divorce recovery, pastoral diagnosis, referral, and the application of pastoral care principals in the broader functions of ministry. This serves as a good opportunity for continuing education and is a great opportunity for young pastors just starting out. For more information, click here.

discipleship lists upcoming free webinars for local church leaders

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (GBOD) – Here is a list of General Board of Discipleship free webinars for local church leaders on a variety of topics within congregations. Each webinar runs for one hour. Most, but not all, begin at 7:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. CT. Advance registration is required. For more information and registration, visit Here’s the list with dates:
Finding Treasure: The Story of Our Newest Stewardship Resource – July 10
What’s the Job of Conference and District Lay Leaders? – July 16
Congregations as Discipling Communities – July 22
Pastors Read: Ten Commandments, How Our Ancient Moral Text Can Renew Modern Life – Aug. 20
Stewardship: Show Me the Mission! – Sept. 25

hold saturday, november 1, for a special event

The staff of Ginghamsburg UMC (Ohio) will be leading us in several workshops during the day on November 1st. This training event will be for laity and clergy and will also be available as Advanced Course credit for Southeast district lay servants. More details will follow in a brochure – just make sure you put this on your calendar!
Mission u 2014: learning together for the transformation of the world
July 22-26, 2014 at DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
Mission U (formerly School of Christian Mission) is the primary mission education event for the Indiana Annual Conference and is planned and implemented by United Methodist Women of Indiana. In addition to the adult programming for ages 17 and up, there are two components:
  • ChiMiCa (Children’s Mission Camp) for ages 3 through 5th grade completed (childcare is provided)
  • YoPeMiCa (Young Peoples Mission Camp) for middle and high school aged youth
The youth and children’s studies parallel the adult studies to create an intergenerational program. Studies are always Biblically-grounded, promote spiritual growth, educate and challenge participants to become more actively engaged in mission. Registration forms

LOCAL CHURCH REPORTINGfor vital congregations

TrendSend (program for entering your Vital Congregation statistics) now allows logins. Clicking login will allow the filer to log in using a username and password. So they can now file even if they haven't received the email, providing they know their username and password. This means they are not dependent on receiving the email to file. You may submit it weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly.
REPORTS - Once you enter and save your weekly information, you can click on the “Reports” tab at the top of your screen to see your local church’s dashboard of information.
QUESTIONS - Email if you have further questions or call 317/564-3254.
Regarding Sundays when church is closed - The word is that those reporting should leave the vital signs blank for the Sunday(s) they were closed. Do not put a zero. The averages are figured on only those Day where there is a report – if there is nothing reported, that Sunday will not count in the average; if a zero is reported – that Sunday will be figured in the averages.

REVISED CHARGE CONFERENCE LIST ON WEBSITE

The charge conference schedule for Southeast District can be found at Please begin planning for your charge conference by setting meetings now to have the proper information gathered at that time. Each church is encouraged to send no fewer than five people (one clergy and four laity) to represent the church at charge conference. In addition, if your work is not completed prior to your designated time frame before your charge conference convenes, you will be asked to attend a later charge conference. Thank you for your attention to these important items. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Southeast District Center at or call 877-781-6714.

CLUSTER HAPPENINGS

Ministry of HOPE – 5th Sunday Music Celebration worship, June 29, 6 p.m. at Medora UMC. Next business meeting is August 10, 6 p.m. at Mt. Zion UMC. Contact: Laura Young
Team Reach – June 29, at Seymour First UMC. Contact: Carol Oktavec
Acting as Nine – July 14, 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul UMC. A cluster picnic is scheduled for August 24 at Milan Park. Contact Leo Turchyn
DO It – August 24, 2 p.m. at Mt. Sinai UMC. Contact: Ron Richard
PURPOSE - Every congregation will be a part of a ministry cluster of 4 to 9 congregations to cooperate, collaborate, and hold one another accountable to our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Ministry clusters are to focus on answering two core questions: 1) “How are each of our congregations doing in accomplishing our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world?” and 2) “What can we do better and more effectively together to impact our area for Christ than we can do as individual congregations?”

professional boundaries and diversity training workshop 2014 schedule

All sessions will include both subjects and will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. local time.
Sept. 12 – St. Luke UMC, 700 E. Southway Blvd., Kokomo Register link: Register by Sept. 4
Sept. 13 – Crosswind UMC, 616 N. SR 25, Logansport Register link: Registerby Sept. 4
Oct. 9 – First UMC, 201 E. Third St., Seymour Register link: Registerby Oct. 1
Oct. 10 – Castleton UMC, 7160 Shadeland Station Way, Indy Register link: Register by Oct. 2
Oct. 17 – First UMC, 201 E. Third St., Mishawaka Register link: Registerby Oct. 9
Nov. 15 – St. Mark’s UMC, 100 N. Hwy 46 Bypass, Bloomington Register link: Registerby Nov. 6

pRAYER SUPPORT NEEDED

Prayer calendar for Southeast District churches & pastoral families (click here). updated
All churches of Indiana Conference – go to

job openings

Organist/pianist – Hope UMC, Sundays only. Contact Warren Kirk at 812-546-4135.
Church Administrative Assistant – Madison Trinity UMC - Responsible for phones, handling walk-ins, bulletins, newsletter, proficient in Microsoft Publisher and Word, bulk mailings, data entry, record keeping. Part-time position. Send resume to: Trinity United Methodist Church 412 W. Main St. Madison, IN 47250 by July 7. Description at:

united methodist women – district

Find the latest Southeast District United Methodist Women’s newsletter here.

YOUTH MINISTRIES

BeACamper.com 888.MAT.2818
ThatThingEvent.com 888.MAT.2818
IndianaRetreats.com 888.271.2468

Important links

Church Leadership Job Descriptions from GBOD -
Bishop’s E-pistle, e-Hum, calendar -
Tweet with Bishop Mike - @BishopCoyner
Camping - beacamper.com
Interpreter - To enroll – click here
Cokesbury–Eric Steele ; Brenda Harris
GCFA resources on local church ministry of memory -

Secretary of State-Business Entity
UM Foundation of Indiana -
Vital Congregations -
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