Welcome to your official FCI dashboard! We love our AMEZ Congregations. Here, you will find the inspiration, tools, trainings, and checklists you need to be successful during the program.
Recapping the National Conference
What a joy it was to gather in Grand Rapids! We shared powerful moments of worship, connection, and learning about God’s Shalom. If you’d like to revisit the plenaries or FCI Preconference highlights, you can find the recap links below.
Conference Links and Resources
- Preconference Audio Recording: Featuring CCD Practitioner, Michael Mata leading us through Exegeting our Communities!
- FCI Friday Reception Audio Recording: Featuring Board Member, Dr. Strawser and her congregation, Ma Ke Alo o.
- Access all Preconference materials here, including the Mafa image, worship station prompts, and other helpful resources.
Q4 To Dos
Once you have completed your task, please click the link and fill out the form or register for the event:
Upcoming
- Due 12/22: Philosophy and Community Series Form: Complete the P&C registration form by adding the names and emails of your leaders. Lynette will handle the registration process. Need a refresher or resources to invite your team? Find them here.
- Due 12/22: Church and CCD Series: We’ll gather each Thursday at 7p CST in February for a powerful learning experience with phenomenal speakers. This series is an essential part of your FCI journey.
- Please register for each session individually using the following Zoom Link (Please note to register for the correct date. We use Zoom registrations to track attendance.)
- Due 3/31: Q1 Virtual Coaching Session
Past Due
These items are part of your commitment to the FCI journey and help us stay aligned as a learning community. If you anticipate missing a session or falling behind, please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly. Your communication helps us support you well and keep everyone moving forward together.
- Due 3/7: Philosophy & Community Feedback Survey
- Due 3/31: Q1 Virtual Coaching Session Report
- Due 4/29: Watch the “How to Engage Your Church with CCD” Webinar
- Due 4/29: Complete Learning Bundle Form
- Due 6/30: Q2 Congregation Report
- Due 8/14: Watch “Who is my Neighbor…really?”
- Due 9/18: Register for Church-based CCD Networking Session
- Due 9/30: Q3 Congregation Report
- Due 9/30: Benchmark Assessment
Q2 Resources
Learning Bundle #2
- 2025 Philosophy & Community Webinars
- Facilitator’s Guide
- Meeting Plan Template
- Promotional materials
- Bonus – An opportunity to invite one of the series facilitators to speak or share with your church community. Submit your request here and we’ll explore how to bring that connection to your church!
FCI Promotional Materials – General
More assets are being developed and will be added here.
- FCI Marketing Materials
- Here you will find links to templates that you can customize with your church’s specific information to promote participation in FCI.
- Make sure to replace any red text with your church’s specific information. And if a line doesn’t apply to you, delete the red text.
- FCI Brochure
- Make sure to replace any red text with your church’s specific information. And if a line doesn’t apply to you, delete the red text.
- Click here for a quick video tutorial on how to update these templates.
Upcoming Events
August 14th: Webinar – Who is my Neighbor… Really?
Our next Flourishing Congregations activity is happening on August14th, at 7p CST. Registration link below.
As part of your commitment to this journey, your participation in these gatherings is key to staying connected and growing together as a learning community.
September 19th: Church-based CCD Network Meeting
This network launch meeting is our opportunity to meet churches from all over the nation doing CCD work. Learn more at ccda.org/churchnetwork
June-July: Strengthening Your Organization
Are you looking to cultivate healthy and impactful organizations within your community? Join us for our “Strengthening Your Organization” series, designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to foster a healthy and relevant organization. This series is tailored to educate and equip leaders with the latest in organizational development practices.
Spotlights
Year 1 Roadmap
Partners & Discounts
Program Resources
- CCDA Networks: Our CCDA Affinity & Local Networks can support the work your church is already engaged in!
- FCI Resource Folder: This folder contains the resources we have shared with you over the course of the program. Think of it as a time capsule for our program!
- WhatsApp Group: This group text chain is where we are building community and sharing real-time resources!
- Share your Stories with Us: We always want to be spotlighting your congregation. Feel free to use your phone and record a video or send in a brief paragraph about the cool work you are doing
