Supporting Montreat
Church Communication and Outreach
The Church Communication and Outreach Program seeks to form, build, and strengthen relationships between the conference center and constituent churches and presbyteries. Specifically, this program keeps Montreat in continuous “conversation” about ways in which the conference center is serving and can serve the church and its people, and helps Montreat stay abreast of needs in the greater church which can be addressed and fulfilled through Montreat programming.
Programs & Activities Sponsored by Church Communication and Outreach
Montreat Bridges
This evolving program consists of volunteers from synods and presbyteries throughout the denomination who act as liaisons between Montreat and the larger church. Individuals in the Montreat Bridges program work to promote conferences by attending Presbytery meetings on behalf of the conference center and giving “Minute for Mission” presentations in local churches. If you love Montreat and want to share your enthusiasm with others, consider becoming a Montreat Bridge!
View the Montreat Bridges job description.
Meet our Montreat Bridges.
Download the Montreat Bridges application.
Check out the Bridges Resource page
Watch the Montreat Bridges Video
Montreat Sundays
Host a Montreat Sunday at your church! Representatives from the Montreat staff and volunteer corps are available to visit your congregation to educate and update your members about the Montreat ministry. A Montreat Sunday could include:
- A “Minute for Mission” from the pulpit
- Bulletin inserts describing the needs of the ministry. You may download both pages here or you may request copies by emailing carolo[at]montreat.org.
- Short presentations during the Sunday School hour
- Display tables with brochures and other resources
- Preaching opportunities from the Montreat staff
Presbytery Executive Retreats
This informative retreat is hosted by Montreat Conference Center in the fall for groups of presbytery executives who come to both learn more about the conference center and share the needs and concerns of their presbyteries.
If you are a presbytery executive and want more information about participating, please contact Lauren Mathews, laurenm[at]montreat.org. You may also call 800.572.2257, ext. 348.
Other Opportunities Available Through Church Communication and Outreach
- Montreat presentations at Family Night Suppers
- Special programs for specific groups within your congregation
We are always open to suggestions about ways in which we may communicate with you and your congregation or presbytery. Let us know how we may best strengthen our relationship with you! Please contact Lauren Mathews, Director for Church Communication and Outreach at laurenm[at]montreat.org or 800.572.2257, ext. 348.
To request a 2010 Montreat Conference Center Catalog & Schedule, please email carolo[at]montreat.org