Module 3: Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Summary--12 Pilot Churches

1. Module 3: Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Summary--12 Pilot Churches June 4, 2012

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

3. Purpose: Pilot Churches Update • What is the Episcopal Spiritual Life Renewal? • What were the pilot church results? • What are the emerging implications?

4. Custom Survey blanks

5. 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

6. Workshop Overview

7. Facilitator’s Guide

8. Reference Materials

9. Episcopal Pilot Churches • St. Lawrence • St. Andrew • St. Giles • St. Matthew’s • All Saints • St. Mark’s • St. Gregory’s • St. Charles • St. John’s • St. Edward and Christ • St. Augustine’s • Calvary

10. The Results As presented to the Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee

11. Episcopal Pilot Churches Aggregate Score This involves how often people study the Bible, reflect on Scripture, pray, experience solitude and journal. What Your Score Means Ranking compared to 1,600 churches 86+ = Top 5% 83-85 = Top 10% 76-82 = Top 25% 70-75 = Upper 50% <70 = Lower 50% Personal SpiritualPractices 51 (45-57) This reflects how well the church provides spiritual challenge, in-depth Bible teaching, a sense of belonging, etc. This reflects people’s faith-based behaviors, such as serving those in need and evangelism. Church’s Role Faith in Action This one-number index score shows you how well you’re doing at helping your people grow spiritually, compared with all other churches in the database.

12. SVI Range Surprisingly narrow range. Personal SpiritualPractices 45-57 Church’s Role Faith in Action

13. 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%

14. Macro Theme Episcopal Pilot Churches A distinct religious culture without a strong spiritual foundation

15. Key Findings • Are positive aspects are ‘me-centric’ • welcoming, educating children, take care of my personal needs, prayer for others/thanks

16. Key Findings • Expectations and beliefs are relatively low • especially on spiritual growth dimensions

17. Key Findings • Personal spiritual practices are quite low • consistent with expectations

18. Key Findings • Serving those in need is evident • Strong and consistent

19. Key Findings • Are sub-groups of spiritually mature • In all churches

20. Overall Conclusion • Profiles suggest ‘lifestyle’ churches • For ‘my’ convenience, benefit

21. Emerging Implications • Suggests a definitive, pervasive Episcopal culture • Not a healthy, nor likely, sustainable one • Serving is a huge leverage point! • Need to ground/connect to beliefs, scripture, practices • Change will not be quick nor easy • Need a multi-year path

22. Key Issues • Content with this culture, spiritual maturity? • Re-think the role of pilot churches? • Suggest a new strategy or programs?

23. Episcopal Pilot Church Workshops & Discussions Update

24. Best Practice Principles 2. Get People Moving 1. Heart of the Leadership Team 3. Embed the Bible 5. Pastor the Community 4. Create Ownership

25. Episcopal Pilot Churches Priorities: #2 & #3 2. Get People Moving 1. Heart of the Leadership Team 3. Embed the Bible 5. Pastor the Community 4. Create Ownership

26. Episcopal Churches Action Steps

27. Discussion