Colorado Church Development Institute
Published on Oct 26, 2017
Introduction & overview of congregation development program in Colorado.
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
introduction
+ Overview
This will provide a brief introduction and overview to provide some orientation to the program.
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what's it all about?
Leadership training program. Started in Colorado in 2006.
Has changed and adapted over those years.
Focused on ministry of developing the spiritual community and organizational life on congregations.
Has changed and adapted over those years.
Focused on ministry of developing the spiritual community and organizational life on congregations.
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opportunities for learning
Personal, Professional & Congregational
There are many things that will be covered in this program, and there are opportunities to learn things that can be applied to personal, work, and congregational life. The immediate benefits are typically seen in the personal arena. Opportunities in professional avenues will depend on what kind of role and what kind of positional authority you have. Congregational applications may take a bit more time, but some things can be applied there right away, too.
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personal
- Spiritual Development
- Self-Awareness
- Use of Self in Groups & Teams
Many participants value that the program is grounded in our Anglican identity, founded in our rhythm of prayer.
Self-Awareness is critical to success in leadership--it is the most important thing we can control.
We learn how to adapt our own needs to get them met, while also attending to task and relationship. How we are able to leverage our gifts to the service of the group is a critical opportunity.
Self-Awareness is critical to success in leadership--it is the most important thing we can control.
We learn how to adapt our own needs to get them met, while also attending to task and relationship. How we are able to leverage our gifts to the service of the group is a critical opportunity.
professional
- Leadership Dynamics & Skills
- Healthy Group & Communal Development
- Trust Development & Conflict Management
It is important to understand role and self when in leadership, as well as the importance of balance towards task, outcomes, and relationships.
Attention paid to how members enter and leave groups affects the overall functioning.
In human relationships, there will always be conflict and issues of trust and vulnerability. As leaders, if we understand those dynamics better, we can help lead more effectively.
Attention paid to how members enter and leave groups affects the overall functioning.
In human relationships, there will always be conflict and issues of trust and vulnerability. As leaders, if we understand those dynamics better, we can help lead more effectively.
Congregational
- Healthy Congregational System
- Grounding in Spiritual Practice, Generosity, & Service
- Parish Sizes and Life Cycles
- Dynamics of Change in a Rapidly Changing World
- Capacity for Growth & Missional Development
- Apply Tools & Models to Your Parish
First, we need to understand how to think in systems in order to help them be healthy.
All we do must be grounded in our faith.
Size matters!
How do we effectively reach those who need to transforming power of the Gospel in this 21st century world?
We are about making disciples--we need to talk about healthy growth.
We use mental constructs to help better understand our systems.
All we do must be grounded in our faith.
Size matters!
How do we effectively reach those who need to transforming power of the Gospel in this 21st century world?
We are about making disciples--we need to talk about healthy growth.
We use mental constructs to help better understand our systems.
Key benefits
- Worship & Spiritual Grounding
- New Relationships with Others Outside Own Parish
- Variety of Teaching Styles, Experiences, & Voices
- Concrete Application from Theory to Practical Use
- A Safe Environment to Learn & Practice New Behaviors & Skills
These benefits are most often cited by participants as the things they value most about CDI.
expectations
We're all adults here...
Adult Learners:
You want to be able to apply these things to your back home life. "There's nothing so practical as a good theory."
You will come prepared--on time, with your materials, do the readings and other assignments, be responsible for your own behavior and accountable to the larger group.
Things come up: please be sure to keep Ann & Nancy informed of changes.
There will be makeup work--but we cannot replicate the relationship building that occurs during the session.
You want to be able to apply these things to your back home life. "There's nothing so practical as a good theory."
You will come prepared--on time, with your materials, do the readings and other assignments, be responsible for your own behavior and accountable to the larger group.
Things come up: please be sure to keep Ann & Nancy informed of changes.
There will be makeup work--but we cannot replicate the relationship building that occurs during the session.
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learning agreement
Page 13 of the Manual
Reflection, sharing, giving and receiving feedback.
Be courageous
Own your responsibility for the program
Make up work conducted
Projects are completed and submitted for feedback. 2nd years have a project due April 1, 2018.
Reflection, sharing, giving and receiving feedback.
Be courageous
Own your responsibility for the program
Make up work conducted
Projects are completed and submitted for feedback. 2nd years have a project due April 1, 2018.
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confusion...
you're doing better than you think!
We have all had the first weekend firehose experience. While we have tried to make the amount of material manageable, to get the most out of it, you need to engage it. That takes energy, and more if you are an introvert.
Attention has been paid to appropriate content and experience scaffolding, but it will make more sense as you go along. 2nd years and trainers are here to reassure you--we have all been where you are.
Attention has been paid to appropriate content and experience scaffolding, but it will make more sense as you go along. 2nd years and trainers are here to reassure you--we have all been where you are.
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manual
best advice and practices
Overview:
Table of Contents
Introduction
Session Tabs
Preparation
Objectives
Some weekends have more reading in the manual, others have more from the books assigned.
Additional materials and handouts will be given, sometimes to help bolster and flesh out work done during the session. For example, there will be handouts on Trust Development to read following our work on it during this weekend.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Session Tabs
Preparation
Objectives
Some weekends have more reading in the manual, others have more from the books assigned.
Additional materials and handouts will be given, sometimes to help bolster and flesh out work done during the session. For example, there will be handouts on Trust Development to read following our work on it during this weekend.
required readings
they will help manage the firehose effect
We do not always refer explicitly to required reading content, but it is helpful to keep it all in context. In Heifetz, encourage to answer the questions about the balcony and the playing field.
Some materials will be assigned as a follow up to work done during the session. For example, first session will have follow up reading about Trust Development to help synthesize the theory and experiential learning.
Some materials will be assigned as a follow up to work done during the session. For example, first session will have follow up reading about Trust Development to help synthesize the theory and experiential learning.
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learning groups
plenary, small groups, congregations
Plenary means we're all together. We do some presentations in plenary so we all are operating from the same essential experience.
Small groups of 10, led by 2 trainers, will also take up a significant portion of the experience. In small groups, we get to experiment, practice, try on some new behaviors. Many participants find the small group experience and the relationships formed there to be the most important part of the program.
Application to congregations while here is helpful. Some have come here solo--make a point to connect with folks back home to apply this. While here, single participants will band together for congregational work.
Small groups of 10, led by 2 trainers, will also take up a significant portion of the experience. In small groups, we get to experiment, practice, try on some new behaviors. Many participants find the small group experience and the relationships formed there to be the most important part of the program.
Application to congregations while here is helpful. Some have come here solo--make a point to connect with folks back home to apply this. While here, single participants will band together for congregational work.
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projects
move from theory to action
Projects are done to help participants move from theory to concrete action.
For 2nd years, they will report out on their first project tomorrow morning. They will have a 2nd project due on April 1st. All participants will plan a project/purpose during our final weekend.
You don't have to wait until the 4th weekend to do projects! It is really about translating what you are learning, try something, then reflect on it.
For 2nd years, they will report out on their first project tomorrow morning. They will have a 2nd project due on April 1st. All participants will plan a project/purpose during our final weekend.
You don't have to wait until the 4th weekend to do projects! It is really about translating what you are learning, try something, then reflect on it.
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connections
Encourage congregational teams to meet before and after the sessions to share learnings and challenges.
You have a list of connections to other participants.
I have created a closed Facebook group. If you do not wish to participate, let me know. Otherwise, you will receive an invitation. If we are already friends on Facebook, I'll invite you directly through that platform. If not, I'll use your email that we have on file.
I hope we can utilize that platform to share videos, ideas, questions, and stay connected between sessions.
You have a list of connections to other participants.
I have created a closed Facebook group. If you do not wish to participate, let me know. Otherwise, you will receive an invitation. If we are already friends on Facebook, I'll invite you directly through that platform. If not, I'll use your email that we have on file.
I hope we can utilize that platform to share videos, ideas, questions, and stay connected between sessions.
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it really is fun!
a curious & open stance
I have been a part of this program since 2006, and I have had the opportunity to be a trainer in another diocese.
Try to maintain and open and curious stance--we're not looking for perfection, just progress! What brings me joy is watching lightbulbs go on, seeing people who might come in a little unsure what they're doing here, and blossom. It happened to me, and I've seen it happen to others over and over again.
I am so grateful to be able to be here with you, and prepare to work hard and have a whole lot of fun!
Try to maintain and open and curious stance--we're not looking for perfection, just progress! What brings me joy is watching lightbulbs go on, seeing people who might come in a little unsure what they're doing here, and blossom. It happened to me, and I've seen it happen to others over and over again.
I am so grateful to be able to be here with you, and prepare to work hard and have a whole lot of fun!
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