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Thriving Congregations: What Are They Doing Right?

Thriving Congregations: What Are They Doing Right?. Deborah Coe, Ph.D. Research Services Presbyterian Mission Agency pcusa.org/research. Overview of the Project. New Mission Agency emphasis Inspired by colleagues in other denominations Literature review Agency summit meeting What’s next.

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Thriving Congregations: What Are They Doing Right?

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  1. Thriving Congregations: What Are They Doing Right? Deborah Coe, Ph.D. Research Services Presbyterian Mission Agency pcusa.org/research

  2. Overview of the Project • New Mission Agency emphasis • Inspired by colleagues in other denominations • Literature review • Agency summit meeting • What’s next

  3. Quadrant 1

  4. Quadrant 2

  5. Quadrant 3

  6. Quadrant 4

  7. Characteristics of Vital Presbyterian Congregations 1. Lifelong Christian formation 2. Healthy systems 3. Intentional evangelism 4. Outward incarnational focus 5. Empowering servant leadership 6. Inspiring worship 7. Caring relationships happen

  8. Characteristics of Sustainable Congregations • Sufficient financial and other resources • All generations participating • Attracting new members • Ability to maintain facilities (or let go of them) • Community demographics may be an additional factor

  9. Next Steps: What do we do with this? • A little more feedback • Pilot study • Get all congregations on board • Develop resources for mid-council offices • Share on linked websites • See how it’s working

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