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1. Seek Significant God Encounter

1. Seek Significant God Encounter. Top 3 ways to surprise people: 1.) Hide behind a door and yell boo! 2.) Stick a sharpened pencil on their chair. 3.) Dress up in a gorilla suit and hide in the closet. 10 Strategies for Leading Change.

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1. Seek Significant God Encounter

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  1. 1. Seek Significant God Encounter

  2. Top 3 ways to surprise people: 1.) Hide behind a door and yell boo! 2.) Stick a sharpened pencil on their chair. 3.) Dress up in a gorilla suit and hide in the closet.

  3. 10 Strategies for Leading Change

  4. 1. Seek Significant God Encounter

  5. 2. Love one another.

  6. 3. Love Your Community

  7. 4. Treat Urgency as a Gift.

  8. 5. Collect (and deploy) Bright-Eyed People.

  9. 6. Make a few helpful Bold Moves.

  10. 7. Create legend on the Community Grapevine.

  11. 8. Hold Difficult People Accountable.

  12. 9. Show up at the Parties.

  13. 10. Trust God and Expect Great Things!!

  14. Ways to use The Surprise Factor

  15. Practical Uses for The Surprise Factor: 1.) Training for New Appointments 2.) Resourcing for Turn-Arounds 3.) Pre-ordinationTraining 4.) Lay-Clergy Events

  16. Moving Your ChurchToward Vitality

  17. Kim Shockley Team Leader Toward Vitality research project kshockleycoach@comcast.net

  18. What is Vitality? The continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence The power to live or grow Our end result: Congregations who put their energy into a intentional desire to grow disciples of Jesus Christ are vital.

  19. Ecclesiastes 4:12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (NIV)

  20. A Cord of Three Strands A pastor who is not afraid to lead Lay people in leadership who will work as a team A sense of purpose or vision that comes through prayer and discernment

  21. Evangelical UMC – Billings MT

  22. Yellowstone Free Store

  23. Congregational Characteristicsfor movingTOWARD VITALITY Focus Intentionality Attitude adjustment (2 specific)

  24. Focus and Intention True no matter the size, location, theological style or ethnicity of the congregation.

  25. Obstacles to Change Fear and Anxiety Not recognizing the need for change Finances Facilities UM Structure & System

  26. Amberson UMC - Spring Run PA

  27. Amberson UMCSunday School Picnic

  28. Overcoming Obstacles Communication – inclusive, transparent, consistent communication Listening Prayer Celebrating baby steps Persistence over time

  29. First UMC – Williamsport PA Evangelical Center - Sanctuary North Campus Worship Life Center Worship

  30. Spiritual Disciplines Prayer! Bible study Worship practices Desire to deepen spiritual practices God language

  31. Belle Plaine UMC - Kansas Dinner Crew

  32. Toward Vitality Halifax UMC’s Youth Center and ROCK Solid Worship Halifax, PA

  33. Summary Themes Vision and Purpose gives FOCUS Clergy leadership gives IMPETUS Lay leadership are the HANDS AND FEET of change

  34. Summary Themes Overcoming obstacles are the HARD WORK Spiritual disciplines are the MOTIVATORS Resources are the HELP

  35. More information • The full Toward Vitality Report is available • http://www.gbod.org/lead-your-church/toward-vitality-research-project • www.epicentergroup.org – for study guides \

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