We will explore the dynamics of community life, the leadership skills to nurture community, the care offered to church member and the stranger, and the practices which contribute to the shaping of the community. This exploration will be done in full class discussions and in team projects. The projects will be developing concepts and strategies toward creating a caring congregation. Each team will make a presentation on the on each of the topics for consideration. The team will determine together how they will research and present their project.
Creativity is encouraged.
Books by Bridges and Keifert will resource this week. Week two will explore the rituals and practices of congregational life which contribute to a caring congregation. Books by Bass and Kornfeld will resource this week. Week three will explore leadership issues that contribute to a caring congregation. Friedman's book will resource this week.