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Workshop #1: Understanding FOLLOW ME

Workshop #1: Understanding FOLLOW ME. March 19, 2012. Follow-up Questions from the Workshop Overview Webinar (3/12)? Please enter in chat room. Introduction & Prayer. Led by the Rev. Jay Sidebotham Rector, Church of the Holy Spirit The Rev. Scott Gunn Executive Director, Forward Movement

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Workshop #1: Understanding FOLLOW ME

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  1. Workshop #1:Understanding FOLLOW ME March 19, 2012

  2. Follow-up Questions from the Workshop Overview Webinar (3/12)?Please enter in chat room.

  3. Introduction & Prayer • Led by the Rev. Jay Sidebotham • Rector, Church of the Holy Spirit • The Rev. Scott Gunn • Executive Director, Forward Movement • The Rev. Clarence Langdon • Bishop’s staff, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago • Eric Arnson • Research advisor & REVEAL co-originator

  4. Today’s Purpose • Recap the Webinar Overview • Review the Facilitator Guide in-depth • Focus on the Exercises • Discuss the homework (pre-reading) • Provide suggestions to optimize outcomes

  5. Work in Progress! • Webinar is a new resource, so may not be perfect • Do welcome feedback—positive or constructive—throughout the entire process • Especially this workshop, as it sets the tone and direction

  6. “Please be patient, God is not finished with me yet.” 6

  7. Phases 4. Episcopal Expansion (now) 3. Episcopal Pilots—15 Churches (2010) 2. Episcopal Incubator—Church of the Holy Spirit (2009) 1. RevealWorks—Willow Creek (2003, still going strong)

  8. Developed by & for Episcopalians

  9. General Construct • Four sessions: • 1. Spiritual Formation: Understanding FOLLOW ME • 2. Data Sharing: Parish Profiles & Survey Findings • 3. Applying Best Practice Principles to your Church • 4. The Plan and Guiding Metrics • Each session starts with Scripture & Discussion • Homework, most pre-reading

  10. Workshop #1

  11. Workshop #1: Purpose & Outcomes • What ‘s at stake—can’t stay where we are • Understand Spiritual Growth Framework • Honest examination of congregants personal spiritual journey • Church’s role in parishioners’ spiritual growth

  12. Pre-Reading

  13. Has been modified to improve fit with exercises and times required. All workshops changes and refinements will by available by 3/29/2013

  14. Exercise 1: Personal Experiences • Best done in groups of four • Part of homework, in the Participant Guide • Capture as part of Life-line exercise • Visual format will be available by next webinar • Begins with quality of life and overall satisfaction • Highlight ebbs and flows of your life • What were the catalysts for movements • What was my spiritual lifeline throughout the same period? • Where did you experience growth? Where stalled? • Key learnings are shared with group

  15. Exercise 2 & 3:--Spiritual Life Continuum--Spiritual Growth Framework

  16. Spiritual Growth Continuum Episcopal Churches Composite Relatively low development of spiritual maturity Centered Close “My relationship with Jesus is the most important relationship in my life It guides everything I do.” Growing “I feel really close to Christ and depend on him daily for guidance.” Exploring “I believe in Jesus and am working on what it means to get to know him.” “I believe in God, but I am not sure about Christ. My faith is not a significant part of my life.” 6% 19% 52% 23%

  17. Custom Episcopal Survey blanks

  18. Episcopal Survey:Additional Topics • Eucharist • Prayers of the People • Interfaith Conversation • Social Justice • Symbols/Cross • Liturgy • Christian Seasons • Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost • Sharing the Peace • Prayers of Confession • Music

  19. Three purely Episcopal spiritual catalysts were analyzed Disciple Follower Believer Movement 3 Beginner Movement 2 Movement 1 Spiritual Practices Christian Relationships Faith-in-Action

  20. Totally Episcopalian Insights:Practices, Relationships, Faith-in-Action • Catalysts for growth Centered Close Growing • Solitude • Prayer for Guidance • Prayer to Express My Love of God Exploring • Read the Bible, Solitude • Prayer for Others, Love of God • Meet with Close Friend, Small Group • Serve those in Need (Church), on Own • The Eucharist • Prayer to Give Thanks • Serve in a Church Ministry • Serve those in Need (Church)

  21. Most Influential Episcopal Church Inputs • Catalysts for growth Centered Close Growing • Prioritizes my spiritual growth over my church membership • Provides a worship service that is challenging and thought provoking Exploring • Challenges me to grow and take next steps spiritually • Promotes a strong serving culture that is widely recognized by the local community • Helps me develop a relationship with Christ • Engages me in the Sacraments in a way that helps me grow spiritually

  22. Conclusions • Congregants are in all stages of maturity • Episcopal Framework similar, some unique aspects • Are definitive activities that drive spiritual growth

  23. Exercise 4:Role of the Church

  24. Exercise 4: Role of the Church

  25. Points to Highlight • Think about your own spiritual life-line. What are the connections to your church? • Role of Clergy • Role of Lay Leadership • Roles of Ministries • Spiritual friends, mentors • Activities and events • What did you hear from others in your group?

  26. Workshop #2 Homework • Parish and Community Profiles • Should be assigned NOW • Episcopal ‘Renewal’ Survey Report • Sample on website now • Note: Best Practice Principles are referenced in report • Detailed discussion will occur as part of workshop #3 • Any additional questions for next session

  27. Workshop #1: Purpose & Outcomes • What ‘s at stake—can’t stay where we are • Understand Spiritual Growth Framework • Honest examination of congregants personal spiritual journey • Church’s role in parishioners’ spiritual growth Key to set expectations

  28. Questions?

  29. Concluding Remarks & Prayer • Led by the Rev. Jay Sidebotham

  30. Next Steps & Thanks! • Next session: March 26th at 2pm CDT • Focus will be Workshop 2 • Homework assignment: • Read Facilitators Guide, pages 23-36 • Sample Church Report will be e-mailed with invite to the next webinar

  31. Appendix

  32. Workshop Team Composition • Modeled after a Search Committee • Lay led—a must • Clergy, Rector in particular, must not guide • Nor back seat driving • Need a separate time-keeper • Plus a separate scribe • That gets notes and follow-up done

  33. Helpful Hints • Encourage a bit of hospitality 15-20 minutes before each workshop starts • A number will not know each other • Start and end each sub-section promptly, even if not completely finished • Post the key elements of each session to demonstrate progress and be a reference • Keep a ‘parking lot’ flip chart for unanswered questions, suggestions, follow-up

  34. More Lessons Learned • Make sure ALL the voices are heard • Set as an expectation, then prompt • Make differences a value • Will be different viewpoints, especially on ‘growth’ • Do fewer things, well • Will try to do too much • Close with a reassuring and encouraging prayer

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