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We are excited to share with you, that thanks to the generous contributions of churches within the network and some additional fundraising from our staff, Ecclesia met its budgeted goal for 2014! This is especially exciting since the 2014 budget was approximately 25% greater than the 2013 budget.

In difficult economic times such as these, we are grateful for the support and confidence that a growing number have in our work, as we seek to advance the mission of God among people where it is less present.

In order to be faithful to the opportunities in front of us, the board increased the budget again for 2015 – this time by closer to 33%. You can see a copy of our 2015 budget here. join us in prayer that the funds will be provided to meet this budget! We appreciate your continued generosity in our common work together!

We are excited to announce the launch of 4 pilot Leaders Circles within Ecclesia. Leaders Circles are a new effort to increase the connectivity and support of the pastors and staff among the churches in our network. So many of us are working in unique situations in a particular area, but there is great affinity in our particular call with others across the country. Leaders Circles gather around a monthly phone call with others in similar ministry situations and settings. They are for encouragement, support, and shared learning. They specifically are not coaching, discipleship, or mentoring (though some of these things may naturally occur).

Pilot leaders circles are being launched for women in pastoral leadership, solo pastors, and pastors involved in multi-staff churches. So far, they are off to a great start and we hope to start more in the near future. Stay tuned or let us know if you are interested!

We are excited to announce the launch of 4 pilot Leaders Circles within Ecclesia. Leaders Circles are a new effort to increase the connectivity and support of the pastors and staff among the churches in our network. So many of us are working in unique situations in a particular area, but there is great affinity in our particular call with others across the country. Leaders Circles gather around a monthly phone call with others in similar ministry situations and settings. They are for encouragement, support, and shared learning. They specifically are not coaching, discipleship, or mentoring (though some of these things may naturally occur).

Pilot leaders circles are being launched for women in pastoral leadership, solo pastors, and pastors involved in multi-staff churches. So far, they are off to a great start and we hope to start more in the near future. Stay tuned or let us know if you are interested!

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