Tranformational Resources
I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:1-2
A number of workshops and teaching pieces are available. One of the convictions of this ministry is that one size does not fit all. We are convinced and convicted that each church is unique in its own right, and the Office of New Church Development and Transformation will work with each individual congregation to help devise a plan that will help it move from where it is today to a ministry that is transformed for the work of making disciples of Jesus Christ and advancing the kingdom of God.
The following resources are available to assist in the transformation process for congregations of all sizes and typologies.
1. Church Transformation Workbook: A manual for transforming existing congregations into communities of faith who reach out with love and hope offering Christ to all.
2. Transformation workshop designed for specifically for your church. (The Office of New Church Development and Transformation)
3. Welcoming Congregations – Igniting Ministries (The office of Communications)
4. Holy Boldness: National Urban Academy (sponsored by The Office of New Church Development and Transformation. Dates: Sept. 28-30, 2007, Jan. 18-20, 2008, Mar 28-30, 2008)
5. Holy Conversations – Retreat using Holy Conversations by Gil Rendle & Alice Mann
Other Transformation Resources:
Partners in Ministry: An intensive hands on ministry training event focused on Lay and Clergy sharing ministry through building teamwork and trust. (Sponsored by the Board of Laity) Contact person:
Nell Martin
(830) 379-1405
nelway@satx.rr.com
The Office of Communication & Public Witness
(888) 349-4191
Prepare God’s People: Developing a Leadership Culture. “The objective of this three-year curriculum is to grow Christians’ awareness of the action of the Holy Spirit (Wesley’s teaching on sanctification) in their lives. As a person learns to lead him/herself well, he or she will become a mature and effective Christian leader for the 21st century.” Contact:
David Minnich
(512) 258-6017
david.minnich@bethany-umc.org
John Robertson
(800) 618-9788
John.Robertson@LeadershipID.com
Creating a Welcoming Environment: A workshop for creating a welcoming environment in the local church (especially designed for the smaller church). (Sponsored by Igniting Ministry of the United Methodist Church) Contact person:
Danette Howell
(210) 422-9896
dhowell@mail.com
T.I.M.E. Planning Kit: Together In Ministry Everyday- the first in the GoFish! Series. Available in November 2008. See how congregations can get involved in caring for the needs of people in their communities. With T.I.M.E., any congregation can organize outreach ministries: partnering with hunger-solution programs, partnering with public schools in the community, establishing local healing ministries, providing comfort & hope to famlies in the midst of grief, and working to provide housing for the homeless. www.AbingdonPress.com
T.I.M.E. Planning Kit: Together In Ministry Everyday-the first in the GoFish! Series. Available in November 2008. See how congregations can get involved in caring for the needs of people in their communities. with T.I.M.E., any congregation can organize outreach ministries: partnering with hunger-solution programs, partnering with public schools in the community, establishing local healing ministries, providing comfort & hope to families in the midst of grief, and working to provide housing for the homeless. www.AbingdonPress.com
