Blackhawk Presbytery

1922 N. IL Rte. 2

P.O. Box 476

Oregon, IL 61061

779.771.2088 (general inquires)

779.771.1896 (Transformational General Presbyter / Stated Clerk)

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Download these issues:

2021 June -- Is it Time to Relocate?

2021 May -- How Can We Overcome Barriers to Vaccination?

2021 April -- Readiness is the Key to Congregational Change

2021 March -- How Can We Build Trust in a Vaccine?

2021 February -- Connect With Spiritual Seekers Through the Arts

2021 January -- Build a Robust Network

2020 December -- Using Surveys to Guide Decision Making

2020 November -- Building Relationships in Livestream Worship

2020 October -- How to Foster Deep Listening Amid Political Difference

2020 September-- Getting Started with Livestreaming

2020 August--Hospitality_Offering a Third Place to Gather

2020 July--Care, Leadership, and Self-Renewal in Uncertain Times

2020 June--Six Tools for Managing Volunteers

2020 May--Yes, Congregations Can Learn New Habits

2020 April--Enlist Specialists to Improve Outreach Ministry

2020 March--What is the Emerging Church?

2020 February--Get to Know the Community Through Mapping

2020 January--Repurpose Worship Space, Don''t Rebuild

2019 December--Writing as a Tool for Community Engagement

2019 November--Learning to Love Variety in Worship Song Selection

2019 October--Let's Take a Walk: The Ministry of Accompaniment

2019 September--A Team Approach to Worship Design

2019 August--Learn More About Your Congregation Through Focus Groups

2019 July--Team Talk Can Strengthen Volunteer Ministry

2019 June--Overcome Volunteer Burnout by Building Capacity

2019 May--Tips for Starting and Managing a Worship Band

2019 April--Building Your Community Ties with a Block Party

2019 March--Media Technology for Worship

2019 February--What is Contemporary Worship?

2019 January--Defining Church Vitality

2018 December--Getting to Know Our Neighbors

2018 November--How to Develop Habits for Well-Being

2018 October--Don't Disagree, Deliberate

2018 September--Checking Up on Clergy Health

2018 August--How to Raise Money for Your Community Projects

2018 July--Inviting, Informing and Including Newcomers

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How to Accomplish Effective Congregational Planning

The Powerful Invisible Influence of Core Values

The Secret of Abundant Living

Planning and Leading a Miracle Sunday Campaign

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