The Indianapolis Center for Congregations
The Center for Congregations is dedicated to helping Indiana congregations find solutions to their pressing practical problems. An affiliate of the Alban Institute since its founding in 1997, the Center assists congregations in finding and utilizing the very best resources — both local and national. These resources include media materials, consulting services, community agencies, books and much more. Through education events, the Center brings in leaders from various fields for workshops, connecting events, conferences and long-term learning groups. The Center also helps congregations to learn from one another through networking and sharing stories in publications, such as the Centerpiece newsletter and Congregational Stories. The Center also shares the fruits of its experience with congregations across the country, through its affiliation with Alban. The Center is a gift to the greater Indianapolis area from Lilly Endowment Inc. so most of its services are offered free of charge to congregations in Indiana. (link to Web site)
The Alban Institute is an independent center of learning and leadership development with a focus on congregations. Located in greater Washington, D.C., Alban is a not-for-profit, membership organization that develops and shares knowledge through consulting, publishing, research, and education programs.