Convergence IX: Church as an Economic Being
Criterion
Convergence IX:
Church as an
Economic Being
May 16-18,
2011
Simsbury Inn
Simsbury,
CT
Criterion Ventures envisions a world in which the assets of the American Christian churches are integrally linked to the innovations of the social capital markets. By envisioning churches as an economic being and the parish (defined geographically) as a living economy, the church can be fundamentally revitalized and rooted in the community through the stewardship of that local living economy. Components to this work include building momentum among the right leaders, developing the right strategy for promotion, engagement, mapping, and partnerships
The outcomes may include substantial messaging, policy change, increased activity among congregations, bridges between social capital markets and the world of church, and churches engaged fully as just economic actors. Many partners, from seminaries to venture funds, from lawyers to denominational leaders have stepped forward to play essential roles.
We will gain broader reach and build a community for the movement through a Convergence in Simsbury, Connecticut May 16-18, 2011. This Convergence will keep the creative energy of past Convergences but will have a guided focus on church as economic being. This will be the initial and defining event in a long-term movement. This Convergence will be an opportunity to evaluate and discuss the requisite tools for church to fulfill its intended calling as an actor in the world economy while building partnerships that are certain to generate new economic models.This registration is for invited guests only, if you have an inquiry about this event, please contact us at convergence@criterionventures.com. Registration is $595 and will go up after May 1. To guarantee space be sure to book your room at Simsbury Inn before April 29. You can contact Kathy Strauch directly at 860-392-0312.
CONvergence xI: Church as an economic being
Simsbury, CT
No speakers, no panels, just extraordinary conversations among folks intrigued by the imagination and intermediation necessary to enable the church to fulfill its intended calling as an actor in the world economy.
At Convergence, we will build partnerships that are certain to generate new economic models - and we will make outcomes-driven plans to execute on the local level.
Christopher j kopka, Vice president, strategic development, thrivent financial for lutherans:
Any, indeed all, of these words describe my experience at the 2011 Convergence: Church as an Economic Being.
The work that Criterion Ventures is undertaking on church as an economic being is critical. Criterion has already built an impressive emerging network of people focused on the many questions that underlie this space, and I can only hope that this network will continue to grow."
