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FAITH BUILDING IT TAKES A MAP !. WELCOME. FLORANCE M. MCELROY every1has1@gmail.com. WE HAVE A LOT TO COVER TODAY SO LET’S BE MINDFUL . 10:02-10:05 INTRODUCTION OF THE TIME KEEPER. 10:06-10:21 INTRODUCTIONS 10:22-10:45 HOW HAS IT BEEN 10:46-10:58 FAITH MAPPING 10:59-12:03
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FAITH BUILDING IT TAKES A MAP !
WELCOME FLORANCE M. MCELROY every1has1@gmail.com
WE HAVE A LOT TO COVER TODAY SO LET’S BE MINDFUL. 10:02-10:05 INTRODUCTION OF THE TIME KEEPER 10:06-10:21 INTRODUCTIONS 10:22-10:45 HOW HAS IT BEEN 10:46-10:58 FAITH MAPPING 10:59-12:03 THE INSTRUMENT GROUP ACTIVITY 12:04-12:30 FINAL INSTRUCTIONS QUESTIONS TIME MANAGEMENT
TOGETHER WE WILL • Gain Knowledge • Build A tool that works • Learn How to use the tool • Develop a Clear plan of engagement PARTNERSHIP
Partnerships: How has it been? • Problems • Successes
LET’S TALK RELIGION • ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT THE FAITH COMMUNITY • DENOMINATION AND RELIGION MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE • LEADERSHIP MATTERS
IT ALL MATTERS http://www.religioustolerance.org/worldrel.htm
FAITH MAPPING • WHAT IS IT • A METHOD TO SUCCESSFULLY PARTNER WITH FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS • A TOOL TO ASSIST YOU IN ACCESSING A POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP • AN INSTRUMENT TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH SOME OF THE SET-BACKS ASSOCIATED WITH WORKING WITH THE FAITH COMMUNITY
HOW DO I DO IT? • ASSIGN A STAFF MEMBER • IDENTIFY THE FAITH HOUSE • MAPPING • RESEARCH, VISITS, DECIDE, CONTACT, DEVELOP
RESEARCH 1. USING THE FAITH MAP TOOL TO DEVELOP A CLEAR AND CONCISE VIEW OF THE CONGREGATION AND THE LEADERSHIP. 2. ANSWER AS MANY QUESTIONS AS POSSIBLE. 3. METHODS: INTERVIEWS, INTERNET, DENOMINATIONAL MATERIALS, COMMUNITY INFLUENCE AND INVOLVEMENT, WORD OF MOUTH, ASSOCIATIONS, OTHER
DECIDE …. IF FAITH HOUSE IS/IS NOT PARTNERSHIP MATERIAL • Is this faith house equipped to do what I need? • How can I engage this faith house ? • Who is my contact? • How can I help them? • How can they help me? • What are my realistic goals for this partnership?
VISIT PLAN TO MAKE AT LEAST THREE VISITS A REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICE A COMMUNITY EVENT A MID-WEEK ACTIVITY
CONTACT • AFTER COMPLETING THE FAITH MAP TOOL, OBSERVATION AND RESEARCH PLAN TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE IDENTIFIED LEADER (S) YOU WILL NEED • A CONCISE PLAN AND ROAD MAP FOR THE PARTNERSHIP • A TIMELINE • AN OPEN MIND
DEVELOP A CONTRACT/MOU MOUs should • Be clear and concise • State each parties expectations should be written • Give a Timeline • State each partner’s goal and target dates • Identify benchmarks should be clear • Explain what happens if goals are not met • Be Signed by authoritative parties
IMPLEMENT • DESIGNATED CONTACT • COMMUNICATION • REPORTS • RECOGNITION