Back in the Saddle

Back after 3 weeks on vacation in Northeastern Vermont! It was wonderful to be with my family and friends in the place where I've gone all my life (a few too many social events though -- 14 in a 20 day vacation!) -- and I made some good connections for eMinistry while I was up there. Now it's good to be home in Spokane and back into my regular life and routine....

Now I'm working on getting more classes scheduled for the fall. There are so many incredible ministries and leaders out there to talk with about developing a class. What I had not expected when this all began a year ago (September 5th is the anniversary of eMinistry's creation!) was how labor-intensive the process of class/leader development can be. I'm hoping that the Leader Introductory Teleclass I'm giving on September 6 will be the first of many that will make it easier for potential leaders to connect with me -- instead of my being the one to make that first approach. I've also made all the resources a leader needs to develop a class accessible on the website, though right now only through me. This eliminates sending attachments in bits and pieces as our working relationship develops.

The other suggestion a leader made was to offer leaders free registration to a class as long as there's room. I think that's a terrific idea. Giving some additional perks beyond the minimal $30 stipend would be great. Any additional suggestions would be welcome!

I need to work on getting the board in place. Had a great meeting before I left for Vermont with a potential treasurer/board member here in Spokane, who also has long-term connections with other helpful people here. His enthusiasm for the concept and goals of eMinistry was so wonderful and affirming! It will be great to have a larger team to work with.

Anyway, am getting the September newsletter ready to go out tomorrow, and adding more parish email addresses to my mailing list (working on some of the central dioceses...)

Onward and upward!

Elizabeth