PPT-Congregations As Systems

The Art of Systems Thinking by Joseph OConnor amp Ian McDermott What is a system A system is an entity that maintains its existence and functions as a whole through the interaction of its parts. Junaluska. , NC 28745 . jcm2174@gmail.com. OR Rev. Dr. Dorsey H. Walker 4705 Al Hwy #40, Dutton, Al 35744 dhwalker@centurytel.net. Congregations are spiritual & human social systems that are complex, connected, and changing constantly. . We typically underestimate . the complexity. Congregations . are . open systems . everything in them affects everything else.. Youth . Ministry Practices. What impact did involvement in youth ministry have on young people? . Deepen my relationship with Jesus. Understand my Christian faith better. Apply my faith to daily life. Since 1847 The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod has been a church body strong in God’s Word. But in recent years the Synod has failed to live up its heritage of faithfulness to the Lutheran Confessions. . Multicultural Ministries. Multicultural . Growth and . Witness. T. o solicit input through a survey from Unitarian Universalists (UUs) historically marginalized by:. Ability. S. exual orientation. G. Context. From the book. The Missional Church in Context. Craig Van Gelder editor. 1. . Missional . congregations learn to read a context as they seek their . contextuality. . . It is critical that congregations develop the ability to read a context. This aptitude is inherent within the church that is missionary by nature. This means that the church will always seek to be contextual in engaging the context wherever it is located.. “By far most of the difficulties leaders experience is in relationships.” “If they learn to ‘think systems’ leaders don’t need typical classes or books on how to be a good leader. Family systems theory points the way, and if they take it seriously, applying it in their lives, they automatically become better and better leaders, on a continuing basis, the rest of their lives.” Roberta Gilbert . Annual Congregational Meeting. January 29. th. , 2017. Proposed 2017 Budget Overview. Increase in Synod/ELCA Support (Benevolence). Increase in staff compensation. All remaining 2016 budgets remain. Actual. Welcome!. We’re glad you’re here!. 1. Agenda for Our Conversation. Welcome, Prayer, Overview, and Introductions. Background – how this came to be, what we’ve done. Timeline of tentative activities. Created by the JPD in 2013. A cluster of 14 congregations in the Philly area:. BuxMont. . | Cherry Hill | Delaware County . | . Dorothea Dix | First U of Philly | Germantown . | . Lower Bucks | Main Line | Pottstown . The Design. NATURE AND PURPOSE . 19. The primary nature of regions is drawn from the Acts of the Apostles in Paul’s desire to nurture, support, and engage congregations as unique entities and as gatherings of congregations related to one another in their mission. Regions should embody the character of the ministry to which Christ calls His people in their mutual commitment to Him and to one another. . Rev. Stefan M. Jonasson. UUA Director of Growth Strategies. Rev. . Tandi. Rogers. UUA Growth Strategist. In the past, Unitarian Universalists shared reliable best practices about how to grow our faith. We now find ourselves in a rapidly changing social landscape where much of what we thought we knew is no longer sufficient. How can we share our faith and grow it in an uncharted landscape? . Bishop Wayne Miller. Metropolitan Chicago Synod. June 9, 2018. For Paul… the Old Era and the New Era COEXIST!. We do not know the future of the Church…. But we can pay attention!. The signs are there!. Multicultural Ministries. Multicultural . Growth and . Witness. T. o solicit input through a survey from Unitarian Universalists (UUs) historically marginalized by:. Ability. S. exual orientation. G.