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Transforming Congregations Renewing Presbyteries

Transforming Congregations Renewing Presbyteries. Elizabeth Presbytery May 27, 2008 Jill M. Hudson, Presenter. Pre-modern = Mead’s apostolic era Image is the FIELD Modern = Mead’s Christendom era Image is the FACTORY Post-modern = Mead doesn’t name, began in 30’s, prevalent in 60’s

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Transforming Congregations Renewing Presbyteries

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  1. Transforming CongregationsRenewing Presbyteries Elizabeth Presbytery May 27, 2008 Jill M. Hudson, Presenter

  2. Pre-modern = Mead’s apostolic era • Image is the FIELD • Modern = Mead’s Christendom era • Image is the FACTORY • Post-modern = Mead doesn’t name, began in 30’s, prevalent in 60’s • Image is the COMPUTER

  3. Knowledge is subjective Truth is constantly changing Emotion and intuition are valued as ways of knowing Thinking is Digital Experience determines reality Information is circular Future is unpredictable Progress is an illusion Identifying Markers of the Postmodern World

  4. Our Outreach Population • Generation X ( Busters, 13ers) born 1961 - 1981 • Millennials ( Blasters, Generation Y) born 1982 - 2003

  5. The Postmodern Church Will Be • Multicultural • High Tech • High Touch • Multi-sensory • Relevant Music

  6. Postmodern Congregations Will Be Built Upon. . . • A Love of Jesus Christ • A Desire to Make the faith relevant to the Culture • A Fearless Commitment to Taking Risks • A Willingness to Face Failure • Music, Image and Technology

  7. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry Encourages all to maintain personal, professional, and spiritual balance

  8. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry The ability to guide a transformational faith experience

  9. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry The ability to motivate and develop the congregation to be a “mission outpost”

  10. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry The ability to develop and communicate a vision

  11. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry The ability to interpret and lead change

  12. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry The ability to promote and lead spiritual formation for church members

  13. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry The ability to provide leadership for high quality, relevant worship experiences

  14. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry The ability to identify, develop and support lay leaders

  15. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry The ability to build, inspire and lead a “team” of both staff and volunteers

  16. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry The ability to manage conflict

  17. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry The ability to navigate successfully the world of technology

  18. 12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry The ability to be a learning community

  19. Congregation is front line of mission Views number of adult baptisms as one measurement of success Clear on organizational priorities – focused not unfocused or distracted Realigns $ to fit missional priorities Views rules as tools Flexible structure Views pastors as extension of staff Presbytery meetings are “happenings” Learn from others regardless of denominational affiliation All staff are change agents Characteristics of a Postmodern Presbytery

  20. Transforming CongregationsRenewing Presbyteries Elizabeth Presbytery May 27, 2008 Jill M. Hudson, Presenter

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