We know that as “the Body of Christ” the Church has to grow and change just like our physical bodies. But making the transitions through those changes can become the cause of conflict, confusion, and strong resistance. Spend a day learning how a church decides what changes are necessary, the transition principles that need to be respected and how to decide which transitions need a large buy-in from the congregation and which changes can be started by a few as an experiment.
What you can expect...
The case for change:
The scriptural mandate
The cultural mandate
The cost if we don't
An analysis of the Resistance we face:
The prescense of grief
Lack of ownership
The unseen problems
The force of History
Our Self-Defeating Efforts (how we shoot ourselves in the foot) Strategies for leading through transition:
The role of vision
How to preach and teach biblically to facilitate smooth transition
How to identify the target of transition
How to get buy-in from leadership
Accept that there with be a "back to Egypt" contingent
To register using the print version, please print, fill out, and mail the form with a check to the following address:
Grace Community Christian Church 2770 Montgomery Rd Aurora, IL 60504
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Find out what Grace Institute has planned for the year that will help you and your church grow to new levels
the one-day conference
Learn how to lead your church through necessary transitions!
Schedule:
8:30
Registration
9:00
Opening
9:15
Session 1
11:10
Application Session
12:00
Lunch
1:00
Session 2
3:10
Application Session
4:00
Conclusion
Morning and afternoon breaks will be offered.
Individuals will have a variety of options for personal growth. They will be invited to participate in public programs as well as request a customized plan focused on specific needs.
the one-day conference