PPT-Congregations as Systems

Congregations are spiritual amp 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. The potential for growth wherever the gospel touches ground. Problem or Opportunity?. When we decided to start a second morning congregation in 2011 we committed to an evaluation within two years.. Mostly the feedback has been very positive.. Eco-Spirituality. April 2013. ICWG. Integrity of Creation Working Group. JPIC. Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Commission. USG/UISG. Union of Superiors General. International Union of Superiors General. 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 . The Art of Systems Thinking . by Joseph O'Connor & 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. 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 . A report and mission plan for presentation to the General Assembly of the United Free Church of Scotland, . 2015, from the Planning for Mission group. The vision. As a denomination we want to see United Free Church congregations across Scotland revitalised, renewed and growing and to see new congregations established, so that the denomination can play its part in the mission of God’s people in Scotland.. 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. . God calls us to do.”. 2. 3. 4. 5. www.episcopalchurch.org. Ministries. Research & Statistics. Episcopal Congregations . . Overview. New FACTS on Episcopal. . Growth and Decline. 6. . 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!. Better . Decisions, in Less Time, with More Confidence. . Holy Cow! Consulting
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