on the first monday pray for ...The Board of Directors, Conference Officers and Staff (See the Leadership Directory inside) as they serve and minister in the CCCC Way of Life:

the cccc way of lifeTHE IRREDUCIBLE CORE

We obey Jesus’ commands to love God, love others, and as we go, make disciples.

SEVEN GUIDING VALUES 1. A Culture of Believing Prayer & Intercession2. Healthy Pastors3. Healthy Disciple-Making Churches4. Healthy Church Multiplication5. A Community that lives out a Shared Life

and Shared Mission6. A Culture of Peacemaking & Reconciliation7. A Membership Reflective of the Harvest

Field’s Diversity

THREE PRIORITIESChurch Development

We strengthen existing churches to do effective ministry for God’s Kingdom by living out The CCCC Way of Life: The Irreducible Core and our Seven Guiding Values.

Church MultiplicationWe are launching a church multiplication movement to start new, healthy, disciple-making congregations across the nation, providing assessment, training, resources, and ongoing coaching to church planting pastors and their growing congregations.

Conference CareWe care for our pastors through the development ofpastoral communities, assessment and coaching, and assistance with placement. We care for our churches in times of change and challenge. We guide pastors and churches looking to affiliate with the CCCC.

2020-2021 PRAYER GUIDE

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“... on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it.”Matthew 16: 16,18

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on the fifth monday pray for ... • Our member pastors and churches as they endure the COVID-19 pandemic.

» The effects of the pandemic will linger for months to come as churches work to reopen and restore ministry. Pray for health, safety, and wisdom for every member of the Conference.

• Our devotion to discipleship » For ever increasing devotion to live in obedience to Jesus as we “love God…love others…and as we go, make disciples.”

• CCCC Member pastors and churches » For everyone to share the CCCC Way of Life and implement the Seven Guiding Values in our personal lives and in our churches.

• The Annual Gathering Planning Committee » For the work of preparing for the CCCC Annual Gathering at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Providence, RI – July 13-16, 2021.

» For the raising up of volunteers to serve in various capacities needed at the event, and

» For encouragement, strengthening, renewal, and fellowship for those who spend time together life-on-life in Providence during AG 2021.

• The Turning Point Initiative » For wisdom for our Conference Minister, Ministry Staff, Regional Pastors, and trained Interventionists across the country as they help congregations and church leaders find hope for future ministry through the Turning Point Initiative.

• International workers and chaplains » For those in the CCCC serving internationally, and in the military and civilian chaplaincies.

• CCCC finances » For deep appreciation of God’s blessing of resources for our ministry and for wise stewardship by those entrusted to manage them, and

» For the Lord’s continued provision for our needs through the giving of His people, and

» For churches to participate in the 2% Mission Giving Challenge.

CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE

The Monday Prayer Guide is prepared for members of the CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE to use each Monday (or any day of choice) to lift up the CCCC and its leaders in prayer.

2020-2021

OFFICERS & OFFICE STAFF—PRESIDENTRev Alvin Helms (Melodee)VICE PRESIDENTRev Scott Nice (Catharina)TREASURER Mr Greg Wilcox (Melanie)RECORDING SECRETARY Rev Susan MoodyCONTROLLER Mr Phil Lewis (Linda) CONFERENCE MINISTER Rev Ronald Hamilton (Shirley)OFFICE ADMINISTRATORSMs Carolyn BensonMrs Shirley Hamilton (Ron)COMMUNICATION COORDINATORMrs Kim Gardell (Gary)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS—2021-Rev Able Baker (Abbe)Rev Michael Hecht (Ann)Rev Joe Marlin (Kristy)Rev TJ Turner (Kerstin)2022-Rev Pete Balentine (Allison)Rev John Fanella (Cheryl)Mrs Joan Granitsas (Nick)Rev Michael McDonald (Jackie)2023-Rev David Bodanza (Brenda)Mrs Gayle Buford (Bob)Rev David McKinley (Linda)Mr Wayne Sweitzer (Katrina)

PAST PRESIDENTS AND CONFERENCE MINISTERS— Rev Bruce Brown (Shirley)Rev Cliff Christensen (Carol)Rev Don Ehler (Darlene)Rev Dr Steve Gammon (Helen)Rev Nick Granitsas (Joan)Rev A. Barry Jones (Christine)Rev Paul McPheeters (Nancy)Rev Matt MilliganRev Clarence Schultz (Marti)Rev Larry Scovil (Kris)Rev Jay Warren (Sherryl)Rev Ed Whitman (Sandy)Rev Larry Wood (Susan)Rev Todd Venman (Dawn)MINISTRY PRIORITIESCHURCH DEVELOPMENT (CD) Rev Dr John Kimball (Kathryn) CD COMMITTEEDan Peterson (Debbie)Matt Schraeder (Heather)Todd Venman (Dawn)David A Balicki (Sheryl)Dean Walker (Rebecca)Chair David Eisley (Mary Margaret)

CHURCH MULTIPLICATION (CM) Rev Bryan Long (Molly)CM COMMITTEBrandon Goad (Beth)Dan Schauer (Marsha)Bryan Bethke (Erica)Chair Chuck Nelson (Sarah)Paul McPheeters (Nancy)

CONFERENCE CARE (CC) Rev Peter Wood (Diane)NORTHEAST REGIONAL PASTOR-Terry Shanahan (Karlotta)NE AREA PASTORSMAINEStephen Burkett (Donna)NEW HAMPSHIREDavid Randlett (Shawne)VERMONTMichael Haddad (Norma)GREATER BOSTONNick Granitsas (Joan)NE MASSACHUSETTSShea Fitzgibbons (Angela)SE MASSACHUSETTSPeter Smith (Carol)SOUTHERN NEW ENGLANDThomas Crumb (Linda)MIDEAST (ME) REGIONAL PASTOR- Tim Dubeau (Shirley)ME AREA PASTORS GREATER NYC & NJKirk van der Swaagh (Barbara)W MA & E NYTom Bridgman (Charleen)CENTRAL NYRev Rick Chafee (Lois)WESTERN NY & NW PATodd Venman (Dawn)WESTERN PADavid Meckley (PeggyAnne)EASTERN OHIODavid Dake (Nancy)MICHIGANDavid A Balicki (Sheryl)

NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL PASTOR- Ray DeLaurier (Ursula)NC AREA PASTORS WISCONSINLarry Correll (Susan)IOWAJeff Griffith (Lisa)N ILLINOISNathan Klinger (Jennifer)SOUTH DAKOTARev Michael Hecht (Ann)CENTRAL MIDWESTRev Ted Weis (Melissa)GREAT PLAINSRev Tim Privatsky (Del Rae)WEST REGIONAL PASTOR-Phil Noordmans (Teri)W AREA PASTORSROCKY MOUNTAINSLafe Murray (Mary)HIGH PLAINSGarry Schick (Bridget)EASTERN WA, ID, & WESTERN MTDean Walker (Rebecca)WESTERN WAJames Hollywood (Patricia)OREGONDaniel Pulliam (Maureen)CENTRAL CALIFORNIARev Blake Slater (Jennifer)

MID ATLANTICWilliam West (Barbara)SOUTHEASTJohn Kimball (Kathryn)

CONFERENCE ADMINISTRATION Alvin Helms-DirectorCHAPLAINSEndorser Marc Gauthier (Christa)Gary Eno (Janeen)Scott Flemming (Melanie)Larry Towne (Jennifer)CONSTITUTION STUDYRichard O’Hara (Marilyn)Chair Philip Hoyer (Susan)Robert Hall (Jeanie)CREDENTIALSMark Alvis (Cindy)Chair Dan Peterson (Debbie)John Dale (Kathleen)Ed Whitman (Sandy)Drake Williams (Andrea)FINANCEFinancial Administrator Carolyn BensonChair Treasurer Greg Wilcoxon (Melanie)Controller Phil Lewis (Linda)Tim Ziegenhals (Rama)STEWARDSHIPChair Peter Balentine (Allison)J Loring Carpenter (Mary Anne)Mark Galloway (Sharon)Larry Stroble (Lynne)NOMINATINGMichael Hecht (Ann)Chair Michael McDonald (Shirley)Stephen Burkett (Donna)Brian Egelston (Natasha)Nick Granitsas (Joan)

CONFERENCE SERVICES Alvin Helms-DirectorANNUAL GATHERINGCo-Chair Tim Dubeau (Shirley)Co-Chair / Advance Planning Susan Moody Registrar Carolyn BensonJ Loring Carpenter (Mary Anne)Alvin Helms (Melodee)Ron Hamilton (Shirley)COMMUNICATIONS Sara CoonsChair Kim Gardell (Gary)Jason McConnell (Jennifer)Media Manager Jeremy Peters (Chelsey)WOMEN’SSharon Anderson (Herb)Chair Shirley Dubeau (Tim)Joan Granitsas (Nick)Kristen Turner (TJ)Diane Wood (Peter)MISSIONS Chair Jeremy Skaggs (Amy)Tuvya Zaretsky (Ellen)Marv Eyler (Joan)Roland Rose (Kathleen)Dan Hanselman (Lindsay)Ernest Vermont (Audrey)MICRONESIABill Brandon (JoAnn)Gary Gardell (Kim)Jacob Hartnett (Dailina)Laurie Spalding (Jim)Chair Max Vague (Anne)

HISTORIANAlwyn York (Linda)

on the second monday pray for ...Church Development: the people and churches involved in this ministry priority. Pray also for the Conference Administration Committees as they serve to accomplish the work of God’s Kingdom in and through our body.

on the third monday pray for ...Church Multiplication: for church planters and churches in development to grow and thrive. Pray also for the Conference Services Committees as they carry out tasks to serve and minister in our Conference.

on the fourth monday pray for ...Conference Care: for the ministries of healing, reconciliation and restoration throughout our body. Pray also for God’s help in regional and local areas as CCCC pastors and church leaders are drawn together for fellowship and mutual encouragement.

LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY—

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