ACTIVE GROUPS

Meet the Peer Groups who are making a difference in their congregations and communities.

Jubilee Journey: Ending Well, Finishing Strong

jubilee_journey_group1The Jubilee Journey peer group will engage in a three-year pilgrimage and quest. They are eight male clergy, all over the age of fifty; all in, or approaching, the last quarter of ministry. They desire to stay vital and creative. They want their last years of ministry to be the best. They wish to access the wisdom that has come from reaching this point in life. Shown from left to right are: Michael Stewart, United Methodist; Dale Clem, United Methodist; Bob Blackwell, Episcopalian; Ted Leach, United Methodist; Bill Blackerby, Episcopalian; Hughey Reynolds, United Methodist; Roger Thompson, United Methodist; Michael O’Bannon, United Methodist, Facilitator; Not Shown, Bill Winters; Episcopalian.

 

 

 

 

 

Kindred Spirits

kindred_spirits_groupThe Kindred Spirits Group purpose is to place themselves in an environment that allows their experience of God to shape their lives, ministries and future so that they may live out a faith that is authentic, responsible, effective and full. Their project is divided into three experiences: year 1 they will explore their own personalities and modes of spirituality through the Enneagram and study session with Phyllis Tickle. Year Two will find the Kindred Spirits in Iona and out of that experience will come a concentration on their own spirituality and leading their congregations from inward spirituality to outward compassion. Shown from left to right, standing are: Bart Bowlin, United Methodist, Facilitator; Reagin Brown, United Methodist; Frank Roth, Episcopalian; Ron McKay, United Methodist; Bob Owens, United Methodist; Patsy Carlberg, United Methodist; Judith Comer, Episcopalian. Shown left to right, seated: Kim Scites, United Methodist; Deb Epley, United Methodist.



Birmingham Eight

bham_8_entire_group_photo2The Birmingham Eight Peer Group is studying Experiencing the Divine: How the Faithful Experience the Divine in all its Facets. From left to right, back row is Ed Hurley, Presbyterian; Steve Jones, Baptist; Ray Dunmyer, Roman Catholic; Tom Evans, Presbyterian; Barry Vaughn, Episcopalian; Jonathan Miller, Reformed Jewish. On the front row is Bob Hurst, United Church of Christ, Facilitator, Al B. Sutton, Baptist; Dennis Foust, Baptist





Hoi Polloi

hoi_palloi_color_group_photThe Hoi Polloi Group is deeply concerned with reaching the “missing generation” of young adults and building authentic community. From left to right, back row is Chris Dinson, United Methodist; Leeann Scarbrough, Presbyterian; Lori Carden, United Methodist; Dave Barnhart, United Methodist; Kipp McClurg, United Methodist. On the Front row, left to right is Lloyd Gibbs, United Methodist; Teddy Crum, United Methodist; Bill Gandy, United Methodist; and Brent McDougal, Cooperative Baptist, Facilitator.






Birmingham Faith and Money

bham_faith_moneyThe Birmingham Faith and Money Group is exploring the relationship between Faith and Money. They are looking at money in their personal life, money in the lives of others and money in the life of the church. Shown on the floor of the New York Stock exchange left to right is David Meginnis, Episcopal; Mark Lacey, United Methodist; Warren Nash, United Methodist; Rich Webster, Episcopal; Glenda Curry, Episcopal; Drew Henry, Presbyterian; Cary Speaker, Presbyterian; Maria Campbell, Group Resource Advisor; Keith Elder, United Methodist; Bill Morgan, United Methodist, Facilitator.






Elite 8

elite8_group_photoThe Elite 8 are searching for exciting new ways to become more effective in conveying the love of Christ through worship and preaching. On the front row, left to right, is John Herndon, Presbyterian Church, USA; Lynne Herring, Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America; Endia Scruggs, Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America; Mitchell Walker, Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America. On the back row, left to right is Harry Johnson, Cumberland Presbyterian Church; Wayne Snodgrass, Missionary Baptist Church; Edward Robinson, Missionary Baptist Church; Bill Montague, Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America; David Carboni, United Methodist, Facilitator.