Congregation Resources

Welcome

Welcome to the congregation resources page, where you will find everything you need for a successful ministry.

French: Bienvenue sur la page de la congrégation où vous trouverez toutes les ressources dont vous avez besoin pour un ministère réussi.

Portuguese: Bem-vindo à página da congregação, onde você encontrará todos os recursos de que precisa para um ministério bem-sucedido.

Swahili: Karibu kwenye ukurasa wa usharika ambako utapata rasilimali zote unazohitaji kwa huduma yenye mafanikio.

Shona: Gamuchirai kune peji resangano kwamaunowana zviwanikwa zvese zvamunoda kuti ubudirire muushumiri.

Hausa: Barka da zuwa shafin ikkilisiya inda za ku sami duk kayan aikin da kuke buƙata don hidima mai nasara.

German: Willkommen auf der Gemeindeseite, auf der Sie alle Ressourcen finden, die Sie für einen erfolgreichen Dienst benötigen.

Miracle Sunday:
A Movement of Generosity and Hope

The first fruits of Miracle Sunday are already bearing powerful witness to God’s work among us. Many of the first offerings by congregations are worshiping fewer than 50 people, making their generosity all the more extraordinary! Download in English, French, German, Hausa, Portuguese, Shona, and Swahili.

Congregation Manual

You may download your Congregation Manual in your language, which provides a step-by-step guide to lead a successful Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously – Miracle Sunday Initiative. 

French - Vous pouvez télécharger votre Manuel de Congrégation dans votre langue, qui fournit un guide étape par étape pour mener à bien l’initiative Aimer Audacieusement, Servir Joyeusement, Diriger Courageusement – Miracle Sunday. 

Portuguese - Você pode baixar o seu Manual da Congregação no seu idioma, que oferece um guia passo a passo para conduzir com sucesso a iniciativa Amar Corajosamente, Servir com Alegria, Liderar com Coragem – Domingo do Milagre. 

Swahili - Unaweza kupakua Mwongozo wa Usharika katika lugha yako, unaotoa mwongozo wa hatua kwa hatua wa kuongoza kwa mafanikio mpango wa Kupenda kwa Ujasiri, Kutumika kwa Furaha, Kuongoza kwa Uthubutu – Jumapili ya Muujiza. 

Shona - Unogona kudhawunirodha Bhuku Renharaunda muchiShona kana mune mumwe mutauro wenyu, rinopa nhanho nenhanho dzekutungamira chirongwa che Kuda Neushingi, Kushumira Neufaro, Kutungamira Neusimbahwe – Miracle Sunday Initiative. 

Hausa - Kuna iya sauke Jagorar Ikklisiya a harshenku, wadda ke ba da matakai‑zuwa‑matakai don jagorantar nasarar aikin Kauna da Jarumta, Hidima da Farin Ciki, Jagoranci da Karfin Gwiwa – Ranar Mu’ujiza. 

German - Sie können Ihr Gemeindeleitfaden in Ihrer Sprache herunterladen. Er bietet eine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung, um die Initiative Kühn Lieben, Freudig Dienen, Mutig Leiten – Wundersohnntag erfolgreich durchzuführen. 

Congregation Coordinator Form

Congregation Coordinators, please complete the information below to receive regular updates. It asks for your name, email address, church name, Conference, and nation.

French - Coordonnateurs de la Congrégation, veuillez remplir les informations ci-dessous afin de recevoir des mises à jour régulières. Il vous sera demandé votre nom, votre adresse e-mail, le nom de votre église, votre conférence et votre pays.

Portuguese - Coordenadores da Congregação, por favor, preencham as informações abaixo para que possam receber atualizações regulares. Será solicitado o seu nome, endereço de e-mail, nome da igreja, conferência e país.

Swahili - Waratibu wa Usharika, tafadhali jaze taarifa zilizo hapa chini ili mpate masasisho ya mara kwa mara. Itaomba jina lako, anwani ya barua pepe, jina la kanisa, mkutano (Conference), na taifa.

Shona - Vanoona nezveNharaunda, ndapota zadzai ruzivo ruri pazasi kuti mugamuchire nhau dzichangoburwa nguva nenguva. Ruchakumbira zita renyu, kero yeemail, zita kereke, Conference, nenyika yamunobva.

Hausa - Masu Shirya Ikklisiya, don Allah cika bayanan da ke ƙasa domin ku rika samun sabuntawa a kai a kai. Za a tambaye ku sunanku, adireshin imel, sunan coci, Conference, da ƙasa.

German - Gemeindekoordinatorinnen und -koordinatoren, bitte füllen Sie die folgenden Informationen aus, damit Sie regelmäßige Aktualisierungen erhalten. Es werden Ihr Name, Ihre E‑Mail‑Adresse, der Name Ihrer Gemeinde, Ihre Konferenz und Ihr Land abgefragt.

What Congregations Receive

  1. The joy of praying, worshiping, and studying with 30,000 churches worldwide.

  2. A step-by-step campaign manual and resources that include:

  • A six-week Worship Series following Easter that will help your congregation better understand and engage in being a faithful Disciple in the world who Loves Boldly, Serves Joyfully, and Leads Courageously.

  • A small group study that builds on the worship and sermon series.

  • Promotional resources, including print and video materials.

  • Talking points and scripts to use each Sunday during the Initiative.

  • Access to a coach for guidance throughout preparation for the campaign.

Weekly Themes:

  • Week One: Formed as Disciples of Jesus Christ

  • Week Two: Empowered by the Holy Spirit

  • Week Three: Love Boldly

  • Week Four: Serve Joyfully

  • Week Five: Lead Courageously

  • Week Six: Transform the World: Miracle Sunday offering

English: English Worship and Small Group Resources for the Love Boldly, Lead Courageously, Serve Joyfully – Miracle Sunday Campaign - select link here

French: Ressources en anglais pour le culte et les petits groups dans le cadre de la campagne Miracle Sunday : Aimer avec audace, Diriger avec courage, Servir avec joie: cliquez sur le lien ici

Portuguese: Recursos em inglês para Culto e Grupos Pequenos da Campanha Miracle Sunday: Amar com Ousadia, Liderar com Coragem, Servir com Alegria selecione o link aqui

 Swahili: Rasilimali za Ibada na Vikundi Vidogo kwa Kiingereza za Kampeni ya Miracle Sunday: Penda kwa Ujasiri, Ongoza kwa Uthabiti, Tumikia kwa Furaha chagua: kiungo hapa

Worship and Small Group Resources

Shona: Zviwanikwa zveChirungu zveKunamata neZvikamu Zvidiki zveCampaign yeMiracle Sunday: Idai Neruoko Rukuru, Tungamirai Neushingi, Shumirai Nemufaro sarudzai: chinongedzo apa

Hausa: Kayan Ayyukan Bauta da Ƙananan Rukuni na Turanci don Kamfen ɗin Miracle Sunday: Ka Ƙaunace da Jarumtaka, Ka Jagoranci da Ƙarfi, Ka Yi Hidima da Farin Ciki zaɓi: hanyar nan

German: Englische Ressourcen für Gottesdienste und Kleingruppen für die Kampagne Miracle Sunday: Kühn lieben, mutig leiten, freudig dienen: Link hier auswählen

Miracle Sunday Initiative Contribution Reporting

The Congregation Coordinator reports gifts and commitments online. Instructions for submitting the report are available at www.endowftecc.org/congregation-resources-manual.

Guidance for Sending Miracle Sunday Contributions

Conference Collections: Congregation Treasurer sends Miracle Sunday funds to the Annual Conference Treasurer. Please mark contributions clearly as “Miracle Sunday initiative.” Any additional gifts received after your initial Miracle Sunday collection should be sent monthly to the Annual Conference Treasurer.

Direct Support from Churches or Individuals: make a gift online or mail a check to:
Endowment Fund for Theological Education
PO Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
 

Questions

English: If you have a question, please send it to miraclesunday@endowftecc.org so we can answer your question and share it with congregations around the world.

French: Si vous avez une question, veuillez l’envoyer à miraclesunday@endowftecc.org afin que nous puissions y répondre et la partager avec des congrégations du monde entier.

Portuguese: Se você tiver uma pergunta, envie-a para miraclesunday@endowftecc.org para que possamos responder à sua pergunta e compartilhá-la com congregações ao redor do mundo.

Swahili: Ikiwa una swali, tafadhali litume kwa miraclesunday@endowftecc.org ili tuweze kujibu swali lako na kulishiriki na makanisa duniani kote.

Shona: Kana muine mubvunzo, ndapota mutumirei ku miraclesunday@endowftecc.org kuti tigokwanisa kupindura mubvunzo wenyu uye tigoagovera kunharaunda dzekereke pasi rese.

Hausa: Idan kuna da tambaya, da fatan za ku tura ta zuwa miraclesunday@endowftecc.org domin mu ba da amsa kuma mu raba da ikkilisiyoyi a fadin duniya.

German: Wenn Sie eine Frage haben, senden Sie sie bitte an miraclesunday@endowftecc.org, damit wir Ihre Frage beantworten und mit Gemeinden auf der ganzen Welt teilen können.