Transforming Church

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Transforming Church
A Journey for Congregational Renewal Spiritual
Growth and Mission Impact
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Transforming Church Journey
Goals

• Encourage to discern the future
• Introduce possibilities for transformation
• Equip leaders for church growth
• Focus awareness of community trends
• Develop plans for depth and outreach
• Support leaders in stress management

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Transforming Church Journey
Guide

• Experienced Pastor
• Over 30 years growing churches
• Recognized Consultant
• Familiar with Presbyterian tradition
• Noted Author
• Transformation, faith formation, evangelism
• Respected Leader
• Strategic planning, change management

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Transforming Church Journey
Invitation

• All Congregations of the Presbytery
• Three Regional Centers to Serve the Presbytery
• SW Louisiana, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans
• Topical Workshops
• Based out of regional centers and Internet
• Congregational Coaching
• Individual and/or Cluster (depending on number
  of churches that commit some churches may be
  grouped for consultations)
• Pastor Coaching
• Personal and Individual, Onsite and Internet

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Transforming Church Journey
Covenant

• Serious, prayerful, partnership
• Priority of Pastor and Session
• Designated Vision Team
• Congregational Prayer and Participation
• Financial Commitment

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Transforming Church Journey
Preparation

• Detailed Community Information
• Demographic and Lifestyle Segment
• Congregational Trends
• Ten Year Trends
• Session Perspective
• Opportunities and Obstacles

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Transforming Church Journey
Process

• Begin in 2009 with hope of extending into 2010
• Training for Leaders and Teams
• Three 10-Day Consultation Periods in 2009
• Wokshops, consultations and coaching based out
  of three regional centers serving the presbytery
• Coaching for Congregational Teams
• Customized Resources for Each Church
• Coaching for Each Pastor
• Individual Support for Leaders

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Transforming Church Journey
Process

• Monthly Internet Coaching
• Leaders Connect with Consultant Directly
• Regular Conference Coaching
• Teams Connect with Consultant Directly
• Internet Webinars
• Long-Distance Seminars on Relevant Topics,
  establishment of three communications centers
• Long Term Leadership
• Apprentice Training for Presbytery Consultants

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Transforming Church Journey
Results

• Increase Confidence and Morale
• Unity, Trust, and Optimism Grow
• Deepen Spiritual Life
• Leaders Focused on Renewal and Outreach
• Equip Leaders
• Pastor, Session, Lay Leaders Learn New
  Strategies
• Extend Witness
• Relevance of Congregation to Community

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Transforming Church Journey
Results

• Lower Stress
• Help Churches Change with Less Conflict
• Create Teaching Churches
• Congregations that Model Growth for Others
• Develop Stewardship
• Increase the Financial Potential of the Church
• Renew Reformed Presence
• Strengthen Presbyterian Traditions in the
  Community

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Transforming Church Journey
Remember
Deeper in the Mystery of Christ Further in the
Mission of Christ

• Discernment
• Decision
• Commitment
• Coaching
• Growth

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Transforming Church
Will you join us on the journey?