Calendar Event

There are many visioning processes available for use today. Some are better than others, but all of the good ones have certain commonalities: they take the current context (both cultural and geographic) of the church seriously; they engage the congregation in a process of discernment rather than in mere democracy; they result in the development of both a new vision and a very specific strategic plan that includes measurable benchmarks and timelines. In this session, Dick will share the process he most often uses with churches, the Spiritual Strategic Journey. Some congregations may be able to lead themselves through such a process, some will require an outside leader (a denominational person or a consultant), but negotiating the steps of the process are each important and necessary.