What is Your Vision
for the Future of Your Church?
Welcome to the Resources of Link2Lead.com!
We are excited to introduce you to a resource for your church called Link2Lead!

See Sample of Resources Below!

Link2Lead.com is a web site for pastors and lay leaders like you. It is brought to you by Shenandoah Presbytery and Percept, the leading information provider to religious organizations since 1987. Through Link2Lead.com we are dedicated to providing you and your church leaders with 

  • the latest information about your community, 
  • hands-on tools to better understand and develop your own capabilities and 
  • a variety of additional resources to assist you in leading your congregation into the new world of opportunities awaiting us in the 21st century.
Link2Lead.com is organized into six sections:

Getting Started
Here's where you find out what this site is about, who's behind it, get your browser ready for action, etc.

My Self
This section provides you an opportunity to find out more about yourself and how you deal with change.

My Community
Just how well do you know your community? Here's a section that allows you explore the latest demographic information for your ministry area.

My Congregation
Ever wonder how your congregation compares to the larger community you serve? Here ’s a special offer to explore that critical connection further.

My World
Do you wonder what all the change in the past 30 years has meant for the church? Visit this section to discover critical insights that can make all the difference in how you see the future.

What’s Next
There are many tried and proven resources available to assist church leaders in their work. Check out what ’s available here.
Free to all Churches in Shenandoah Presbytery
Simply log on to the Link2Lead Web site at www.link2lead.com and register as a user at no cost. Follow the instructions on the site and begin a new adventure into the information world that will assist you and the leaders of your church in planning for mission and ministry!  See links below for detailed information on what is available to you for your congregation.
 

Other helpful Links:


PERCEPT, since its inception in 1987, has supplied thousands of churches and hundreds of regional and national denominational agencies with demographic and other resources for planning within their particular mission context. 
Regularly recognized as one of the best strategic information companies in the country, Percept develops unique resources to assist churches to engage in mission.

 

Resources
Local Church Guide to Percept Tools
A New Web Based Information Service for Your Church
How to Get There. . .
1. Go to www.link2lead.com
2.  To register for the first time, select the REGISTER
button on the left menu
Complimentary Resources you will find at 

Because the presbytery is a Percept partner, each church in Shenandoah Presbytery has access to many excellent resources for church planning through the www.Link2Lead.com website. 

Look for these resources at www.Link2Lead.comwhichinclude the following:

 A monthly news piece designed for use with discussion groups, as bulletin inserts or newsletters.

Provides monthly reviews of books addressing issues critical to leadership in the church today. The review encourages discussion with your leadership team. 


 A free interactive survey which assesses your response to change and can be used with other leaders of your congregation.


 A free interactive survey which assess your primary leadership style as you deal with change in the Church. This is a great tool for session retreats.

 Instant demographic information for any zip code you select. It's fast, easy and free!

  5 Keys to Discovering the 21st Century Church -- An interactive exercise about significant changes for the Church in North America.		 Also, at discounted rates . .
For these resources, you will want to be in touch with John Robinson or John Oldman.

 If you are interested in a full demographic information package on any size and shape geographic area (radius, ZIP Code or polygon), consider a Ministry area Profile (MAP). Each MAP is produced by Percept and shipped to you. 

 When you are ready to do a comprehensive comparison of your community and congregation, we recommend you consider a Context report. The report is accompanied by a 20 week mission planning process called ReVision.

To begin your exploration of Link2Lead, press the button below. The first time you enter the site, you will need to activate the account that has been set up for your church. You will need a valid email address in order to complete the registration.

A growing number of our churches are utilizing these resources. 

We welcome you in this part of your congregaion's journey and look forward to learning together with you. 

For a team approach that provides comradery and accountability while you engage in the development of your church, join the Shenandoah Redevelopment Network.  Contact Rev. John Robinson for more information.
 
 
 

 
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