2025 Congregational Resource Event Workshop Application Form • Northern Illinois Synod

CRE 2025 Workshop Application

The Congregational Life Committee is accepting applications for Congregational Resourcing Event Workshops. In particular, we are looking for engaging, interactive workshops that will show a unique ministry that congregations can try for themselves. We ask that each workshop have a handout (print or digital) or a link to more resources.

If you are able to share about a creative ministry in 2025, either at CRE on March 22nd at Sauk Valley Community College or on a Zoom call at another time, please complete the application below. Please note that space is limited. Applying for a workshop does not guarantee that your workshop will be featured this year.

Thank you for your commitment to serving God in your congregation and your community in innovative ways!

Information on the Workshop Presenter

Title

First Name *

Primary Email Address *

Last Name *

Mobile Phone *

Congregation Membership

If there will be more than one presenter, please give name(s) and contact information:

Information on the Workshop Presentation

Committee or Group You are Representing

Title of the Workshop *

What type of workshop would you like to lead? *

Onsite Workshop at CRE on March 22nd, 2025

A CRE+ Zoom workshop at another time in 2025.

In 100 words or so, please describe how your workshop fits into this year's theme of Growing Disciples.

Brief Workshop Description for publication (1 - 3 sentences) *

What do you hope participants will take away from your workshop? *

Who is your intended audience?

Lay volunteers/participants

Congregational Leaders (council members, chairs, etc.)

Congregational Paid Lay Staff

Rostered Ministers (pastors and deacons)

Youth or Young Adults (Under 30)

Other

How much knowledge is needed coming into your workshop?

No knowledge needed at all. (Like a Workshop 101)

Some limited knowledge might be helpful. (Like a Workshop 201)

Experience is expected (Like a Workshop 301)