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Transforming CongregationsRenewing Presbyteries
Elizabeth Presbytery
May 27, 2008
Jill M. Hudson, Presenter
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Pre-modern = Mead’s apostolic eraImage is the FIELD
Modern = Mead’s Christendom eraImage is the FACTORY
Post-modern = Mead doesn’t name, began in 30’s, prevalent in 60’sImage is the COMPUTER
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Identifying Markers of the Postmodern World
Knowledge is subjectiveTruth is constantly changingEmotion and intuition are valued as ways of knowingThinking is Digital
Experience determines realityInformation is circularFuture is unpredictableProgress is an illusion
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Our Outreach Population
Generation X ( Busters, 13ers) born 1961 - 1981
Millennials ( Blasters, Generation Y) born 1982 - 2003
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The Postmodern Church Will Be
MulticulturalHigh TechHigh TouchMulti-sensoryRelevant Music
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Postmodern Congregations Will Be Built Upon. . .
A Love of Jesus Christ A Desire to Make the faith relevant to the CultureA Fearless Commitment to Taking RisksA Willingness to Face FailureMusic, Image and Technology
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
Encourages all to maintain personal, professional, and spiritual balance
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
The ability to guide a transformational faith experience
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
The ability to motivate and develop the congregation to be a “mission outpost”
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
The ability to develop and communicate a vision
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
The ability to interpret and lead change
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
The ability to promote and lead spiritual formation for church members
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
The ability to provide leadership for high quality, relevant worship experiences
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
The ability to identify, develop and support lay leaders
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
The ability to build, inspire and lead a “team” of both staff and volunteers
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
The ability to manage conflict
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
The ability to navigate successfully the world of technology
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12 Criteria for Effective 21st Century Ministry
The ability to be a learning community
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Characteristics of a Postmodern Presbytery
Congregation is front line of missionViews number of adult baptisms as one measurement of successClear on organizational priorities – focused not unfocused or distractedRealigns $ to fit missional priorities
Views rules as toolsFlexible structureViews pastors as extension of staffPresbytery meetings are “happenings”Learn from others regardless of denominational affiliationAll staff are change agents
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Transforming CongregationsRenewing Presbyteries
Elizabeth Presbytery
May 27, 2008
Jill M. Hudson, Presenter