This document discusses counseling in the context of the church. It defines what a church is and explains that pastoral care refers to the church's ministries of healing, sustaining, guiding, and reconciling people. Pastoral counseling is a specialized part of pastoral care that involves helping individuals and groups cope with life's pressures and crises. The goal is personal and spiritual growth and healing. All believers are called to support one another. Spiritual direction differs from counseling in that it focuses on cultivating awareness of and relationships with God rather than problem-solving. Emergent churches prefer more informal counseling approaches. The church has the potential to be a caring, healing community and has a divine mandate to care for people. Psychology and biblical insights
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth and Family Ministry semnsynod
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth, & Family Ministry
by Dr. Terri Elton, Associate Professor of Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) Ministry & Director of the Center for CYF Ministry, Luther Seminary, Luther Seminary
Church Leaders and Congregations are key assets and partners with families in the faith journey in the 21st Century. Using the Exemplar Youth Ministry (EYM) Study as an element for this discussion, explore how the EYM study identified the value and role of church leaders and the congregation when designing and implementing ministry for children, youth, and families. Explore the EYM assets which support a robust ministry for families of all ages and type.
From the 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA's Councils as Leaders event.
The document discusses the results of a Spiritual Needs Survey conducted with 3000 people from parishes in the United States and Canada. The survey aimed to understand what helps people grow spiritually and find engagement in their parish community. Preliminary findings suggest that daily prayer, participation in Mass, belonging to a parish community, and having good friends who share one's faith are most impactful. At one parish, respondents indicated that small faith sharing groups and Bible studies could help meet spiritual needs. The document concludes that forming deep friendships may be a key way to establish a culture of holiness and engagement in a parish.
Faith-based community organizing (FBCO) has its roots in Saul Alinsky's organizing work in 1930s/40s Chicago, drawing on the Jewish community. Following Alinsky's death, Ernesto Cortés, Jr. explored integrating faith traditions into organizing itself. FBCO is unique in that it organizes at the institutional level of congregations, grounds action in religious values and traditions, prioritizes relationships over issues, intentionally mobilizes multiple racial/ethnic groups, and builds power through alliances across faith communities. FBCO uses professional organizers to cultivate democratic participation by training community members to take public action. Studies show FBCO remains active across America through local organizations in many states.
Rev. Matthew Christian is seeking a position as a chaplain. He has over 15 years of experience in pastoral roles, including shepherding and counseling staff and parishioners, performing weddings and funerals, and preaching. He has a background in counseling individuals and teams, strong leadership and pastoral skills, and experience building organizational structures and teams. His leadership style focuses on being winsome, relational, and coming alongside people to shepherd, counsel, and lead them graciously.
Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax Virginia PC(USA) Nominating Committee Ini...Geoff McLean
This is a inital briefing given to the nominating committee of Christ Presbyterian Church. The goal of this presentation is to reinforce the need to find qulified Spritiaul leaders not just bodies to fill open slots. Feel free to use it and make it your own, just give me a little credit somewhere.
- Most nonprofits rely on volunteers, and people who are actively religious are more likely to volunteer for both religious and secular organizations.
- Over 80% of nonprofits use volunteers, and about a third partner with religious organizations. These organizations report greater benefits from volunteers.
- Faith motivates people to volunteer through a desire to care for others, seek justice, strengthen their faith through service, and for some traditions, share their faith. Understanding faith motivations can help nonprofits better engage volunteers.
The document provides information for a nominating committee at Christ Presbyterian Church. It explains that the committee is tasked with nominating ruling elders, deacons, and other officers for election by the congregation. The document outlines the duties of ruling elders and deacons, including serving, leading, caring for members, and encouraging worship. It emphasizes that the committee should select candidates based on their spiritual gifts and qualities, not just to fill slots. The pastor provides this briefing to guide the committee in understanding its role in discernment and officer selection.
This document discusses counseling in the context of the church. It defines what a church is and explains that pastoral care refers to the church's ministries of healing, sustaining, guiding, and reconciling people. Pastoral counseling is a specialized part of pastoral care that involves helping individuals and groups cope with life's pressures and crises. The goal is personal and spiritual growth and healing. All believers are called to support one another. Spiritual direction differs from counseling in that it focuses on cultivating awareness of and relationships with God rather than problem-solving. Emergent churches prefer more informal counseling approaches. The church has the potential to be a caring, healing community and has a divine mandate to care for people. Psychology and biblical insights
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth and Family Ministry semnsynod
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth, & Family Ministry
by Dr. Terri Elton, Associate Professor of Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) Ministry & Director of the Center for CYF Ministry, Luther Seminary, Luther Seminary
Church Leaders and Congregations are key assets and partners with families in the faith journey in the 21st Century. Using the Exemplar Youth Ministry (EYM) Study as an element for this discussion, explore how the EYM study identified the value and role of church leaders and the congregation when designing and implementing ministry for children, youth, and families. Explore the EYM assets which support a robust ministry for families of all ages and type.
From the 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA's Councils as Leaders event.
The document discusses the results of a Spiritual Needs Survey conducted with 3000 people from parishes in the United States and Canada. The survey aimed to understand what helps people grow spiritually and find engagement in their parish community. Preliminary findings suggest that daily prayer, participation in Mass, belonging to a parish community, and having good friends who share one's faith are most impactful. At one parish, respondents indicated that small faith sharing groups and Bible studies could help meet spiritual needs. The document concludes that forming deep friendships may be a key way to establish a culture of holiness and engagement in a parish.
Faith-based community organizing (FBCO) has its roots in Saul Alinsky's organizing work in 1930s/40s Chicago, drawing on the Jewish community. Following Alinsky's death, Ernesto Cortés, Jr. explored integrating faith traditions into organizing itself. FBCO is unique in that it organizes at the institutional level of congregations, grounds action in religious values and traditions, prioritizes relationships over issues, intentionally mobilizes multiple racial/ethnic groups, and builds power through alliances across faith communities. FBCO uses professional organizers to cultivate democratic participation by training community members to take public action. Studies show FBCO remains active across America through local organizations in many states.
Rev. Matthew Christian is seeking a position as a chaplain. He has over 15 years of experience in pastoral roles, including shepherding and counseling staff and parishioners, performing weddings and funerals, and preaching. He has a background in counseling individuals and teams, strong leadership and pastoral skills, and experience building organizational structures and teams. His leadership style focuses on being winsome, relational, and coming alongside people to shepherd, counsel, and lead them graciously.
Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax Virginia PC(USA) Nominating Committee Ini...Geoff McLean
This is a inital briefing given to the nominating committee of Christ Presbyterian Church. The goal of this presentation is to reinforce the need to find qulified Spritiaul leaders not just bodies to fill open slots. Feel free to use it and make it your own, just give me a little credit somewhere.
- Most nonprofits rely on volunteers, and people who are actively religious are more likely to volunteer for both religious and secular organizations.
- Over 80% of nonprofits use volunteers, and about a third partner with religious organizations. These organizations report greater benefits from volunteers.
- Faith motivates people to volunteer through a desire to care for others, seek justice, strengthen their faith through service, and for some traditions, share their faith. Understanding faith motivations can help nonprofits better engage volunteers.
The document provides information for a nominating committee at Christ Presbyterian Church. It explains that the committee is tasked with nominating ruling elders, deacons, and other officers for election by the congregation. The document outlines the duties of ruling elders and deacons, including serving, leading, caring for members, and encouraging worship. It emphasizes that the committee should select candidates based on their spiritual gifts and qualities, not just to fill slots. The pastor provides this briefing to guide the committee in understanding its role in discernment and officer selection.
This document provides information for a nominating committee at Christ Presbyterian Church. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of ruling elders and deacons, who are nominated by the committee and elected by the congregation. Elders are called to encourage worship, equip the church for mission, and care for the congregation. Deacons serve as the "caring arm of the church" through compassionate service. The committee's task is to nominate qualified candidates who demonstrate strong faith, dedication, and spiritual maturity for these leadership roles.
The document discusses the mission of developing and directing volunteers through innovative recruitment, training, support and affirmation methods. It envisions a dynamic volunteer ministry where volunteers are treated as valuable contributors, empowered for their gifts, nurtured for growth, given leadership opportunities, and affirmed. The primary responsibility of the volunteer coordinator is to organize and conduct a comprehensive volunteer program for the congregation by providing executive leadership to the steering committee and being responsible to it.
Christ Presbyterian Church Nominating Taskforce 2015 UpdateGeoff McLean
This document provides information for a nominating committee at Christ Presbyterian Church. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of ruling elders and deacons according to the Presbyterian Church constitution. Ruling elders and deacons are to be nominated by the congregation to represent its diversity. The committee is preparing a slate of officers and members for approval. It reviews the roles of elders as spiritual leaders and shepherds of the congregation and deacons as serving the needs of those in the community. It discusses the spiritual qualifications and gifts required of these offices.
The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of the nominating committee, elders, and deacons at Christ Presbyterian Church. The nominating committee is responsible for preparing a slate of officers for elder and deacon positions. Elders oversee the spiritual, educational, and practical activities of the church and encourage worship and mission. Deacons serve those in need within and outside the church community and assist with worship duties under the supervision of the session. Both elders and deacons must demonstrate strong faith, dedication, and love of Christ.
The nominating committee is tasked with discerning who God is calling to serve in the ordered ministries of ruling elder and deacon. They are to consider a diversity of members based on the congregation's composition. The committee does not simply fill spots but discerns who God is calling to serve. Ruling elders and deacons must have spiritual maturity and gifts suited to their roles. Ruling elders provide leadership, governance, and serve on higher councils, while deacons serve those in need as the caring arm of the church under session authority.
Spiritual Leadership For Leadership Day 2009William Chaney
The document discusses spiritual leadership and the life cycle of churches. It defines spiritual leadership as gaining people's trust, casting a compelling vision, and working with followers towards common goals. Transformational leadership is sharing an ethical vision that values all members and inspires change. An ethical spiritual leader strives to be like Christ, equips others for leadership, and sends leaders to transform communities. The life cycle of churches includes stages from birth to growth to stability and possible decline or death. Effective spiritual leaders honor traditions, disrupt outdated practices, and align the church with its mission.
Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax Nominating Task Force Briefing 2014Geoff McLean
A briefing used to begin our Nominating Task Force work. It outlines what they task force is charged with doing, including the theological and ecclesiastical concerns. Appropripriate passages from Scripture, the PCUSA Book of Order as well as selections from "Selected to Serve" and "Spiritual Leadership for Church Officers." help to lead the nominating process.
This document outlines the mission, vision, values, and strategy of First Free Church and its small group ministry. The mission of First Free Church is to make mature disciples who multiply through spiritual growth, relationships, and blessing the community. The vision includes engaging the lost, following Christ, relating to each other, equipping believers, and engaged in ministry. Small groups provide a place to belong, discover God's ways, and join in sharing God's message. The strategy focuses on developing knowledge, skills, and wisdom in Scripture. Over time the small group ministry has grown to over 600 adults in geographically centered groups through developing leaders and resources.
Aaron McGinnis Resume and Cover Letter TeachingAaron McGinnis
This letter is from Aaron McGinnis applying for the position of Philosophy Instructor. He emphasizes his strong work ethic, motivation to succeed, and team-oriented approach. He believes in the value of teamwork and helping his coworkers succeed. Aaron highlights his organization, ability to multi-task, willingness to learn, and problem-solving skills. He brings enthusiasm to learning and helping the company grow. Aaron is pursuing a Master's in Divinity and has experience as a youth minister and intern where he helped in various church activities. He believes working with the employer will allow him to greatly contribute to the workforce.
This document outlines the mission and opportunities for involvement in the Spiritual Affairs committee of the BYU MBA program. The committee aims to assist students in their spiritual development and help them see the connection between spirituality and their business education. It presents three potential models for the committee's role before focusing on a preferred model where spiritual affairs illuminates and provides context for the overall MBA experience. The organizational structure and various opportunities for involvement are then described, including events like firesides and discussion groups as well as communications roles. Students are encouraged to get involved in areas that interest them.
This document discusses maximizing the triple bottom line through spiritual leadership. It defines spirituality and religion, and discusses how spiritual leadership intrinsically motivates through a vision of service and a culture of altruistic love. This generates calling, membership, and hope/faith, which leads to employee well-being, organizational commitment, productivity and sustainability, and performance excellence - the triple bottom line. It presents a model of spiritual leadership and discusses research showing its relationship to important individual and organizational outcomes.
Day 2 devotee care course center for research and excellenceSumeetUtekar2
The document discusses core skills for caregivers in cultural engineering programs, including respecting confidentiality, being resourceful, building rapport, and building trust ethically. It provides examples of applying these skills, such as knowing when confidentiality must be broken for safety reasons, referring clients to others when help is needed, and maintaining integrity. The document emphasizes that cultural engineering and devotee care are important for happiness and maintaining Krishna conscious culture in ISKCON.
This document provides an overview and training for new religious educators (DREs). It discusses the various roles and responsibilities of a DRE, including administrative, programmatic, theological, and relationship-building duties. It emphasizes developing relationships with ministers, staff, volunteers, and parents. It also recommends resources for professional development, such as the Liberal Religious Educators Association, Renaissance training modules, and the Religious Education Credentialing Program. The goal is to help new DREs understand best practices for their work.
Psycosocial development and pastoral care useJorge Rebolledo
This document discusses pastoral care and development theory. It provides definitions of pastoral care as a holistic, person-centered approach focused on spiritual healing and empowerment. A basic pastoral care model includes the pastor as comforter, moral counselor, and ritual coordinator. Erikson's psychosocial developmental theory of 8 life stages is examined for its usefulness in understanding people's needs at different life phases and developing effective pastoral interventions. Rituals are proposed as a way to support people through developmental crises. Fowler's faith development stages are also briefly discussed and their possible connections to Erikson's stages.
Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax, Virginia Nominating Taskforce Inital Bri...Geoff McLean
This PowerPoint slideshow is used to brief the nominating taskforce on the scope and nature of their task. It is intended to focus the work of the taskforce in the direction of identifying spiritual leaders called to serve as Elders and Deacons rather than filling a number of spots.
Dr. Natalie P. Alford is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church who has had an impressive career in ministry, education, and community leadership. She holds advanced degrees from prestigious universities and has served as the senior pastor of multiple churches. Currently, she serves as the Presiding Elder of the Philadelphia District of the AME Church and is involved in numerous organizations focused on empowerment, social justice, and interfaith cooperation. Throughout her career, Dr. Alford has distinguished herself as a visionary leader committed to enhancing communities and empowering others.
The document discusses how a Jesuit education at Loyola University Chicago develops leadership skills through its five key traits: a passion for quality, study of humanities and sciences, focus on ethics and values, importance of religious experience, and emphasis on the individual. It provides examples of how each trait enhances leadership preparation and values like integrity, community focus, and striving to do more through the concept of "magis." The education experiences have helped the author grow as a student, leader, and person.
The document discusses the importance of intentional discipleship in churches. It notes that while many churches say they believe in making disciples, few are actually effective at doing so. Several experts are quoted highlighting issues like growth without depth, Christianity without discipleship, and believers being indistinguishable from non-believers. The document advocates for a more intentional focus on discipleship processes and defines discipleship as occurring through intentional, strategic efforts rather than just the existence of a church.
The document discusses strategies for developing multigenerational faith formation in Unitarian Universalist congregations over the next decade. It outlines key driving forces like trends in culture that will impact organized religion. It also presents scenarios and strategies for developing lifelong faith formation that is both generationally specific and intentionally intergenerational. Resources on multigenerational worship, programming, and congregational development are provided.
Small groups rick howerton - denom church planting network 11-09Jason Condon
Small groups are vital for new church plants for several reasons. They allow guests to build friendships and find co-conspirators. Small groups are where leaders are discovered and can take on many of the functions of the church. This frees up the church planter to work on other tasks. When starting small groups, the first groups should serve as models. Multiplication should be built into the DNA of groups. Leaders need training, encouragement, and answers to questions. Groups are important for outreach and establishing the church's core values. There are seven small group systems that vary in focus, leadership structure, and target demographics.
Small groups rick howerton - denom church planting network 11-09Jason Condon
Small groups are vital for new church plants for several reasons. They allow guests to build friendships and find co-conspirators. Small groups also help discover new leaders, and can fulfill many church functions until other ministries develop. Church planters should focus on establishing a strong small group model, ensuring groups multiply regularly through intentional design. While some say groups must follow strict rules, a church planting approach finds what works best for each context. Small groups provide community, spiritual growth, and outreach opportunities essential to a new church's core values and success.
This document provides information for a nominating committee at Christ Presbyterian Church. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of ruling elders and deacons, who are nominated by the committee and elected by the congregation. Elders are called to encourage worship, equip the church for mission, and care for the congregation. Deacons serve as the "caring arm of the church" through compassionate service. The committee's task is to nominate qualified candidates who demonstrate strong faith, dedication, and spiritual maturity for these leadership roles.
The document discusses the mission of developing and directing volunteers through innovative recruitment, training, support and affirmation methods. It envisions a dynamic volunteer ministry where volunteers are treated as valuable contributors, empowered for their gifts, nurtured for growth, given leadership opportunities, and affirmed. The primary responsibility of the volunteer coordinator is to organize and conduct a comprehensive volunteer program for the congregation by providing executive leadership to the steering committee and being responsible to it.
Christ Presbyterian Church Nominating Taskforce 2015 UpdateGeoff McLean
This document provides information for a nominating committee at Christ Presbyterian Church. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of ruling elders and deacons according to the Presbyterian Church constitution. Ruling elders and deacons are to be nominated by the congregation to represent its diversity. The committee is preparing a slate of officers and members for approval. It reviews the roles of elders as spiritual leaders and shepherds of the congregation and deacons as serving the needs of those in the community. It discusses the spiritual qualifications and gifts required of these offices.
The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of the nominating committee, elders, and deacons at Christ Presbyterian Church. The nominating committee is responsible for preparing a slate of officers for elder and deacon positions. Elders oversee the spiritual, educational, and practical activities of the church and encourage worship and mission. Deacons serve those in need within and outside the church community and assist with worship duties under the supervision of the session. Both elders and deacons must demonstrate strong faith, dedication, and love of Christ.
The nominating committee is tasked with discerning who God is calling to serve in the ordered ministries of ruling elder and deacon. They are to consider a diversity of members based on the congregation's composition. The committee does not simply fill spots but discerns who God is calling to serve. Ruling elders and deacons must have spiritual maturity and gifts suited to their roles. Ruling elders provide leadership, governance, and serve on higher councils, while deacons serve those in need as the caring arm of the church under session authority.
Spiritual Leadership For Leadership Day 2009William Chaney
The document discusses spiritual leadership and the life cycle of churches. It defines spiritual leadership as gaining people's trust, casting a compelling vision, and working with followers towards common goals. Transformational leadership is sharing an ethical vision that values all members and inspires change. An ethical spiritual leader strives to be like Christ, equips others for leadership, and sends leaders to transform communities. The life cycle of churches includes stages from birth to growth to stability and possible decline or death. Effective spiritual leaders honor traditions, disrupt outdated practices, and align the church with its mission.
Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax Nominating Task Force Briefing 2014Geoff McLean
A briefing used to begin our Nominating Task Force work. It outlines what they task force is charged with doing, including the theological and ecclesiastical concerns. Appropripriate passages from Scripture, the PCUSA Book of Order as well as selections from "Selected to Serve" and "Spiritual Leadership for Church Officers." help to lead the nominating process.
This document outlines the mission, vision, values, and strategy of First Free Church and its small group ministry. The mission of First Free Church is to make mature disciples who multiply through spiritual growth, relationships, and blessing the community. The vision includes engaging the lost, following Christ, relating to each other, equipping believers, and engaged in ministry. Small groups provide a place to belong, discover God's ways, and join in sharing God's message. The strategy focuses on developing knowledge, skills, and wisdom in Scripture. Over time the small group ministry has grown to over 600 adults in geographically centered groups through developing leaders and resources.
Aaron McGinnis Resume and Cover Letter TeachingAaron McGinnis
This letter is from Aaron McGinnis applying for the position of Philosophy Instructor. He emphasizes his strong work ethic, motivation to succeed, and team-oriented approach. He believes in the value of teamwork and helping his coworkers succeed. Aaron highlights his organization, ability to multi-task, willingness to learn, and problem-solving skills. He brings enthusiasm to learning and helping the company grow. Aaron is pursuing a Master's in Divinity and has experience as a youth minister and intern where he helped in various church activities. He believes working with the employer will allow him to greatly contribute to the workforce.
This document outlines the mission and opportunities for involvement in the Spiritual Affairs committee of the BYU MBA program. The committee aims to assist students in their spiritual development and help them see the connection between spirituality and their business education. It presents three potential models for the committee's role before focusing on a preferred model where spiritual affairs illuminates and provides context for the overall MBA experience. The organizational structure and various opportunities for involvement are then described, including events like firesides and discussion groups as well as communications roles. Students are encouraged to get involved in areas that interest them.
This document discusses maximizing the triple bottom line through spiritual leadership. It defines spirituality and religion, and discusses how spiritual leadership intrinsically motivates through a vision of service and a culture of altruistic love. This generates calling, membership, and hope/faith, which leads to employee well-being, organizational commitment, productivity and sustainability, and performance excellence - the triple bottom line. It presents a model of spiritual leadership and discusses research showing its relationship to important individual and organizational outcomes.
Day 2 devotee care course center for research and excellenceSumeetUtekar2
The document discusses core skills for caregivers in cultural engineering programs, including respecting confidentiality, being resourceful, building rapport, and building trust ethically. It provides examples of applying these skills, such as knowing when confidentiality must be broken for safety reasons, referring clients to others when help is needed, and maintaining integrity. The document emphasizes that cultural engineering and devotee care are important for happiness and maintaining Krishna conscious culture in ISKCON.
This document provides an overview and training for new religious educators (DREs). It discusses the various roles and responsibilities of a DRE, including administrative, programmatic, theological, and relationship-building duties. It emphasizes developing relationships with ministers, staff, volunteers, and parents. It also recommends resources for professional development, such as the Liberal Religious Educators Association, Renaissance training modules, and the Religious Education Credentialing Program. The goal is to help new DREs understand best practices for their work.
Psycosocial development and pastoral care useJorge Rebolledo
This document discusses pastoral care and development theory. It provides definitions of pastoral care as a holistic, person-centered approach focused on spiritual healing and empowerment. A basic pastoral care model includes the pastor as comforter, moral counselor, and ritual coordinator. Erikson's psychosocial developmental theory of 8 life stages is examined for its usefulness in understanding people's needs at different life phases and developing effective pastoral interventions. Rituals are proposed as a way to support people through developmental crises. Fowler's faith development stages are also briefly discussed and their possible connections to Erikson's stages.
Christ Presbyterian Church, Fairfax, Virginia Nominating Taskforce Inital Bri...Geoff McLean
This PowerPoint slideshow is used to brief the nominating taskforce on the scope and nature of their task. It is intended to focus the work of the taskforce in the direction of identifying spiritual leaders called to serve as Elders and Deacons rather than filling a number of spots.
Dr. Natalie P. Alford is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church who has had an impressive career in ministry, education, and community leadership. She holds advanced degrees from prestigious universities and has served as the senior pastor of multiple churches. Currently, she serves as the Presiding Elder of the Philadelphia District of the AME Church and is involved in numerous organizations focused on empowerment, social justice, and interfaith cooperation. Throughout her career, Dr. Alford has distinguished herself as a visionary leader committed to enhancing communities and empowering others.
The document discusses how a Jesuit education at Loyola University Chicago develops leadership skills through its five key traits: a passion for quality, study of humanities and sciences, focus on ethics and values, importance of religious experience, and emphasis on the individual. It provides examples of how each trait enhances leadership preparation and values like integrity, community focus, and striving to do more through the concept of "magis." The education experiences have helped the author grow as a student, leader, and person.
The document discusses the importance of intentional discipleship in churches. It notes that while many churches say they believe in making disciples, few are actually effective at doing so. Several experts are quoted highlighting issues like growth without depth, Christianity without discipleship, and believers being indistinguishable from non-believers. The document advocates for a more intentional focus on discipleship processes and defines discipleship as occurring through intentional, strategic efforts rather than just the existence of a church.
The document discusses strategies for developing multigenerational faith formation in Unitarian Universalist congregations over the next decade. It outlines key driving forces like trends in culture that will impact organized religion. It also presents scenarios and strategies for developing lifelong faith formation that is both generationally specific and intentionally intergenerational. Resources on multigenerational worship, programming, and congregational development are provided.
Small groups rick howerton - denom church planting network 11-09Jason Condon
Small groups are vital for new church plants for several reasons. They allow guests to build friendships and find co-conspirators. Small groups are where leaders are discovered and can take on many of the functions of the church. This frees up the church planter to work on other tasks. When starting small groups, the first groups should serve as models. Multiplication should be built into the DNA of groups. Leaders need training, encouragement, and answers to questions. Groups are important for outreach and establishing the church's core values. There are seven small group systems that vary in focus, leadership structure, and target demographics.
Small groups rick howerton - denom church planting network 11-09Jason Condon
Small groups are vital for new church plants for several reasons. They allow guests to build friendships and find co-conspirators. Small groups also help discover new leaders, and can fulfill many church functions until other ministries develop. Church planters should focus on establishing a strong small group model, ensuring groups multiply regularly through intentional design. While some say groups must follow strict rules, a church planting approach finds what works best for each context. Small groups provide community, spiritual growth, and outreach opportunities essential to a new church's core values and success.
Small groups rick howerton - denom church planting network 11-09Jason Condon
Small groups are vital for new church plants for several reasons. They allow guests to build friendships and find co-conspirators. Small groups are where leaders are discovered and can take on many of the functions of the church. This frees up the church planter to work on other tasks. When starting small groups, the first groups should serve as models. Multiplication should be built into the DNA of groups. Leaders need training, encouragement, and answers to questions. Groups are important for outreach and establishing the church's core values. There are seven different small group systems that can be used, but the priority is meeting the needs and culture of the community.
Small groups are essential for spiritual growth and community within the church. They allow Christians to study scripture together, support one another, and apply their faith to daily life. When balanced around the five elements of fellowship, discipleship, worship, ministry, and evangelism, small groups help fulfill Jesus' commandments to love God, love others, and make disciples. Healthy small groups transform lives through relationship-building and serving one another and the community.
The document outlines the vision and priorities for Hope EFC church over the next two years. The three main priorities are to [1] proclaim the gospel through preaching and evangelism, [2] disciple church members through cell groups and mentoring, and [3] engage the community through outreach. The church aims to simplify its structure, become more family-oriented, and ensure that all activities are centered on upholding the gospel. Members are encouraged to participate in various ministry and community service opportunities to live out the church's mission.
This document outlines the principles of Christian stewardship. It defines stewardship as a way of life that involves gratefully receiving God's gifts, cultivating them responsibly, sharing them with others, and returning them to God. Stewardship applies to all areas of life, including faith, family, community, work, environment and resources. As disciples, Christians are called to steward their time, talents, and treasures. The parish plays a vital role in fostering stewardship formation through opportunities for prayer, service and gift discernment. Successful stewardship involves personal witness, leadership commitment, hospitality, education, engagement and accountability.
This document discusses ministry with individuals who have special needs and their families. It notes that 19% of the population has special needs but are often marginalized. The document emphasizes that all people, including those with special needs, are created intentionally by God and have unique gifts to offer. It calls the church to fully include individuals with special needs in its congregations and ministries. It provides guidance on starting such a ministry through gaining support, educating others, and focusing on welcoming and accommodating individuals with special needs and supporting their families.
Helping Churches Support Individuals and Families Affected by Mental IllnessStephen Grcevich, MD
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Stephen Grcevich on helping churches support individuals and families affected by mental illness. It identifies seven common barriers families face in church participation due to mental health conditions, such as stigma, anxiety, sensory processing differences, and past negative experiences. It also explores how churches and mental health organizations can collaborate through activities like education, referrals, support groups, and advocacy. The presentation encourages mental health professionals to partner with churches to help overcome barriers and establish inclusive ministries for those with mental illness and their families.
Rhua Ministries provides spiritual covering and support to pastors, churches, and ministries. Their coverage aims to focus on spiritual needs rather than legal or hierarchical structure. They offer three levels of coverage - personal, ministerial, and congregational - depending on the ministry's needs. Their goal is to impart vision, provide counsel, and strengthen ministries through spiritual care and partnership while respecting each ministry's autonomy.
The document discusses strategies for transitioning missionary programs and churches to local ownership and sustainability to avoid long-term dependency. It recommends encouraging local creativity and problem-solving, transitioning leadership to nationals, teaching strong financial stewardship from the beginning, and being willing to change structures inherited from foreign groups that do not fit the local context. The goal is for churches and organizations to be self-supporting through local funding rather than relying on outside support.
Why Church is Difficult for Families Affected by Mental IllnessStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the 2018 Wonderfully Made conference, Dr. Grcevich discusses common obstacles to church participation for families of children with common mental health conditions.
VIEW/PRACTICE
1. TRADITIONAL
2. ATTRACTIONAL
3. HYBRID
4. ORGANIC
1. CHURCH STRUCTURE
Single Pastor/ Deacon led or Congregation led
Single Elder
Single Elder with deacons or Elder board
Multiple Elders
2. CHURCH LOCATION
Building
Building
1, 2 and 4 but building focused
Incarnational lived out in the community
3. COMPLEXITY
Simple
Complex
Extremely Complex
Simple
4. EVANGELISM
If at all - “Soul Winning”
“Come and See” or “Invest and Invite”
Mainly “come and see”
“Relational missional groups”
5. DISCIPLESHIP
From the pulpit-Hearing
Classes- curriculum driven: learning
1 and 2
Mainly Small Groups- learning & mentoring
6. SMALL GROUPS
No small groups
“Of” small groups
“With” and “Of” small groups
“Is” small groups
7. CHANGE ATTITUDE
Change is not needed: Resistant
Change is accepted b/c of evangelism
Change is tolerated but not well received
Change is constant due to missional living
8. SPIRITUAL FORMATION
If happens… happens at church
Attender’s encouraged to become a self feeder
Both personal and community
Intentional mentoring in community
9. GIFTS
Not needed
Outward gifts needed
Needed for the programs
All gifts needed
10. PREACHING
For the congregation
Toward the Seeker
1, 2 and 4 but light
For the believer
11. GROWTH ENGINE-
What drives the church? Or How is success measured?
Maintenance/ Survival
Evangelism
Activity
Mission/ Discipleship
12. BUDGET
Limited for the Preacher
Support the staff, property and buildings
2 and 4 and complex
Aimed toward the mission
13. WORSHIP
On Sunday morning
On Sunday morning
2 and 4 but mainly Sunday focused
Through the people in the community
14. PRAYER
At the church
Personal
Personal
Body life
15. LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
Co-dependent leader- the people need me to minister to and for them
Hierarchical- the people are there to accomplish the leader’s goals
Understands equipping leadership but manages a complex organization
Equipping leadership- to develop the people to reach their full potential
16. LEADERSHIP Development
No leaders developed
Leaders developed for the programs
2 and 4 but limited
Disciples developed, leaders emerge for the mission
17. Sr. PASTOR
“Preacher”
Charismatic C.E.O
Multi-talented
Equipper/ Teacher
18. STAFF
Limited staff
Paid staff to run the Sunday programs
Extensive paid staff
Can be paid, but also bi-vocational
19. SAINTS ROLE
Watch and Pay
Watch and cheer
Watch, pay, cheer, and limited involvement
Involved and active
20. SAINTS ATTITUDE
“Watcher”
“Consumer”
1, 2 and 4 but limited
“Kingdom Citizen”
21. TRAINING
No training
To run the programs
2 and 4 but divided
To lead the missional groups
22. PERSONAL GOAL
Be Faithful
Meet my needs
Both emphasized, but the default is meet my needs
Fulfill my role in the mission
23. MISSIONS
Foreign missions board
Local (satellites) International
Local, (satellites) and international
Local, national and international through church planting
24. MULTIPLICATION
Not Applicable
Addition b/c of leadership philosophy
Addition b/c of leadership ...
In the simplest terms, “vocation” means a “call.” In general terms your vocation is what God calls you to do with your life. Everyone is called to know, love and serve God in this life, in order to be happy with him forever in heaven.
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The document discusses how the attractional model of evangelism used by many churches focuses on bringing people into the church, while the missional model takes the church out into the community to share the gospel. It draws an analogy to the Marine Corps mission of locating and destroying the enemy through fire and maneuver. Ultimately, the mission of the church, whether missional or attractional, should be to fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples of all nations as commanded by Jesus Christ.
The author is working on a new book that will consist of 52 short chapters that can each be read aloud in 8-10 minutes. The book will cover the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation and follow the traditional church calendar. It will present a coherent reading of the biblical narratives with a focus on creation and new creation. Each chapter will include discussion questions. The author hopes churches, families, and other groups will use the book for a season or whole year as part of their spiritual formation. The author is also working on projects called MESA and CANA that aim to build new kinds of faith communities and approaches to Christian life and mission.
The emerging church movement aims to make churches more relevant and address why many young people are leaving churches. It discusses three factions within the movement - Reconstructionists who want to reform church structure but keep conservative theology, Relevants who aim to modernize worship styles but keep traditional theology, and Revisionists who want to challenge traditional theology. The document expresses a desire to see churches become true communities that bring generations together and welcome diversity, and to separate conservative political issues from Christianity in order to focus on Jesus' message of love.
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The two pathways for coping with the rage of being oppressed: increasing bitterness and violence or peacemaking and reconciliation? The way of Alinksy or the way of Assissi!! How does identifying rage then enable it to be turned into productive engagement in changing oppression?
The document summarizes four methodologies for examining one's conscience:
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2) John Wesley's self-examination questions guide reflection on virtues like trustworthiness, obedience, and pride.
3) Renovare's questions for spiritual formation groups examine areas like prayer, temptation, and sharing one's faith.
4) The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous likely involve admitting powerlessness, moral inventory, and making amends.
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- Land rights in Nigeria are governed by both customary and statutory law, with the Land Use Act of 1978 vesting ownership of all land in each state with the governor as trustee.
- Minority Christian communities face difficulties acquiring land for churches, schools and other uses from traditional leaders in rural areas, who control land allocation and often refuse such requests.
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- Benvictor Dibankop who is the Country Director for Development Associates International in Cameroon.
The two-day Land Justice Network event will discuss theology of land rights and advocacy, historic issues of land dispossession, theology of creation care, land rights practices regarding eviction and tenure, local responses to land rights issues, land rights advocacy practices, disaster relief, and wider urban planning and environmental issues. The schedule provides details of presentations from various places including South Africa, Cameroon, the US, Sierra Leone, Nigeria. Presenters will share case studies and reflections. Participants will discuss the potential for a global land rights advocacy network. The event aims to equip participants to advocate for adequate housing, infrastructure, and address land injustice from practical and spiritual perspectives.
In Cameroon, all land is considered national land and is governed by Ordinance No 74-1. National land can be classified for housing, farms, or plantations. The process to purchase land involves searching, investigating, negotiating price, surveying, signing a deed, and registering the land certificate. However, this system is prone to issues like price inflation, conflicts of interest, and long delays in obtaining certificates. To address these problems, the document recommends properly investigating land before purchase, avoiding prohibited areas, registering land after purchase, and seeking legal remedies for disputes. It also suggests churches could help vulnerable Christians purchase affordable land and mediate conflicts between buyers and sellers.
This document discusses the need for a global Christian network to explore theology and practices around engagement in land rights issues affecting slums and tribal areas. It outlines various land rights challenges in Nigeria, including insecure land tenure, land grabbing, conflicts, and limited access to land for women. Specific examples from Jos Plateau are provided. The role of the church in advocacy, legal assistance, empowerment, and pastoral support is discussed. The conclusion calls for developing a global Christian culture to adequately address these land rights issues.
Caroline Powell works with The Warehouse Trust in Cape Town, South Africa. She is passionate about the role churches can play in imagining a more just and equal society. Through research, teaching, and engaging with church leaders, especially young people, she hopes churches will play a role in issues of land justice.
Bert Newton organizes for affordable housing justice in Pasadena, California through Making Housing and Community Happen. As a faith-based organization, they mobilize churches to transform their city on housing issues.
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1. Shape of the Church
Grecia Reyes &
Bethel Margareta
2. Snyder’s 8 Principles
Leadership Structures
Work of Holy Spirit
Preaching and Teaching
Sacraments (Lord’s Supper, Baptism)
Small Groups
Large Groups
Economic Sharing
Evangelism
3. Organic Church
Works equally well regardless of economic or ethnic status and
geographic location
Works in community, naturally multiples by planting seeds,
highly contagious in nature
Focus’s on personal relationships, targets a receptive network,
and uses individuals with the appropriate knowledge/experience
to provide leadership
Practices “evangelism” through networking, engaging in the
local community and their needs, and ministering to the
spiritually and physically needy
4. Western Church
Focused on specific demographic/location, maintained material
wealth (importance of building structure for example)
Elects personable, influential leaders instead of those who may
be called by the Holy Spirit and in possession of spiritual gifts
Evangelism based on numbers (people as numbers instead of
spiritual beings) versus being relational and focusing on
discipleship, physical and spiritual needs etc
5. Simple/House Church
Love commitment to one another instead of membership based,
less structured more personal/intimate
Theology bases on discipleship, creates a community of
followers who gather together to worship, love, and care for one
another through sharing
Led solely by the Holy Spirit, their mission is to go out and share
in the name of Christ
Often meets in homes, nurturing relationships through small
group ministry
Three component: truth, relationship, mission
6. Cell Church
Grassroots concept, personal ministry, considers themselves a
channel that allows others to participate and grow
Minister is main leader but is assisted by a group of leaders who
help direct him/her
The body ministers to the needs of the body, discipleship
through producing leaders, cell leaders, body participation, they
don’t see themselves as professional ministry
The church is THE BODY, they care for one another as would
family, focuses on the needs of the people and their personal
challenges
7. Natural Growth Church
Growth is not based on the skills and wisdom of men but rather
is a naturally occurring phenomenon, thus they leave behind
pragmatism and marketing methods
Build spiritual momentum, determine minimum factors, identify
obstacles of growth and apply biotic tools to improve
Principle oriented versus model oriented (doesn’t use other
churches as models but sticks to raw principles of growth)
8 principles of growth (universal principles): empowering
leadership, gift-oriented ministry, passionate spirituality,
functional structures, inspiring worship services, holistic small
groups, need oriented evangelism, and loving relationships
8. Structural Elements Traditional (Western) Organic/Church DNA
Simple/House
Church
Church Ouside the
Walls
Cell Church Healthy Churches Post-Christendom
Defined Leadership
Very defined leadership roles:
Pastoral staff, Deacons, Elders,
Choir Director, Youth Director,
Sunday School teachers, etc.
Not as defined, builds
off strengths of
people. Necessary for
their to initially be the
church
planter(Apostle). Also
a good core group of
leaders is essential
led by
laypeople. Each
person brings
gift/talent.
against defined
leadership, speak
out against
hierarchy
There is a Pastor but
ministry responsibility
falls on lay people.
The people recognize
themselves as the
Church
empowering
leadership of those in
community/congrega
tion. Gift Oriented
Ministry
undefined. Open to
interpretation based
on cultural context
Birthed in Evangelism
and work of Holy
Spirit
Rarely evangelistic or seeking
the Holy Spirit. Maybe once or
twice a year at Christmas and
Easter reach out in an
evangelistic way to community
rooted in evangelism
and dependent on
the Holy Spirit. Core
group able to
combine spiritual
intensity with fun and
laughter
reaches
unchurched-
those
intimidated and
tired of
traditional
church. Holy
Spirit led.
reaches out to the
unchurched. Those
who have left the
church.
yes people at church
are responsible ot
evangelize. Strong
focus on outreach
and evangelism as cell
group responsibility
need-oriented
evangelism.
Passionate Spirituality
Incarnational. cross-
cultural evangelism
Preaching/Teaching
of word
Very structured. Only paid
staff or those chosen by paid
staff are able to preach/teach
the word. Taught once a week
on Sundays in a large
gathering and lasts no less
than 15 minutes and no more
than 45 minutes
There is preaching
and teaching but not
as structured. May
not happen initially. Is
not forced. Comes
naturally at the
leading of the Spirit
yes,
participatory
and discussion
oriented
done in
community. Not a
formal setting.
Doesn't want God
to be a part of life
but to Be Life!
happens in cell group
in unformal setting
and large group in a
formal setting
small and large group
Word important.
Creativity is
important for how
message
communicated.
Culture relevance.
Sacraments: Lord's
Supper/Baptism
Depending on what tradition.
Catholics receive communion
every Mass. Protestants
usually once or twice a month.
Baptisms as well may be
performed each service but
usually one Sunday a month or
every other month is set aside
for Baptism. Also depending
partake in
sacraments, but
conducted by lay
people
break bread
together
weekly and
spoke of the
community
aspect rather
not done in a
formal setting
stay in formal church
setting
formally done or
informally done. No
set structure