2. A RESPECTFUL CONVERSATION IS ATOOL
Describe the Respectful Conversation
How is RCP a Tool?
 Boost congregational confidence
 Build empathy in a divided congregation
 Define congregation in community
 Make Disciples
Note on Custom Conversations
Constructive Listening

3. 2012 SUMMARY / REMINDER
A Conversation About the
Amendment to Define Marriage The Conversation Process
 54 conversations in urban,
suburban, exurban and rural
locations
 1,550 Minnesotans participated
 300 table facilitators in local
congregations
 Extensive media coverage
 Show up. Sit with people you
don’t know. Eat.
 Lead facilitator intro and DVD
 Three rounds of “circle”
questions, 2 min. a piece, no
reactions; table facilitators
 30 minutes for questions of
genuine curiosity
 Reflect on process and wrap-up

4. STATEWIDE IMPACT

5. RCPS ARE MISSIONAL TOOLS
Boost congregational confidence
Build empathy in a divided
congregation
Define congregation in community
Make Disciples

6. BOOST CONFIDENCE
Experience working together
Multiple gifts utilized
Sense of accomplishment

7. BUILD EMPATHY
Manage conflict
Elephant in the Sanctuary

9. BUILD EMPATHY
“I have a better understanding of
others’ points of view.”

10. DEFINE CONGREGATION
Courageous
Press

11. MAKE DISCIPLES
A more constructive way of
speaking

13. MAKE DISCIPLES
More empathic practices
Less judgmental
Better relationships

14. FRESH TRACK
Customized Conversations
“Should we conduct same-sex marriages?”
Impact of war on veterans
Bullying
Mining in BWCA border communities

15. THANKYOU
Oversight
Enthusiasm
Evangelism

16. CONSTRUCTIVE LISTENING
Topic ideas? How do you
encourage
courage?