Every so often a congregation needs to step back and ask themselves, “Who are we, what are we here for, who is our neighbor, what particular mission has God given us, and what are we going to do about it?” We come to a fork in the road where we need to determine what we are able, willing and committed to do in order to move forward in fulfilling God’s call for our Church. This is the first step in missional action planning: assess a congregation’s readiness.
This is at the heart of the Readiness Initiative, a process designed to explore the important questions facing us; “Who are we, what are we here for, who is our neighbor, what particular mission has God given us, and what are we going to do about it?”
The goal of the Readiness Initiative is to help your congregation discern and begin implementing God’s next faithful step for you. Our hope is that this entire process is grounded in spiritual disciplines because this journey will require you to seek God’s will, not your own.
The initiative consists of a debrief of the Readiness360 and ComparativeInsite Reports and a congregation’s Discipleship Ministries Report. with recommendations and discussion of next steps. Some of the next steps include:
Throughout the process you will be employ 3D thinking:
Once your congregation is very clear about your current reality, action steps will be developed to guide you during the next phase of your journey.
This is at the heart of the Readiness Initiative, a process designed to explore the important questions facing us; “Who are we, what are we here for, who is our neighbor, what particular mission has God given us, and what are we going to do about it?”
The goal of the Readiness Initiative is to help your congregation discern and begin implementing God’s next faithful step for you. Our hope is that this entire process is grounded in spiritual disciplines because this journey will require you to seek God’s will, not your own.
The initiative consists of a debrief of the Readiness360 and ComparativeInsite Reports and a congregation’s Discipleship Ministries Report. with recommendations and discussion of next steps. Some of the next steps include:
- Choosing the Faithful Path book study led by a trained facilitator.
- Entering the Catalyst Initiative
- Other coaching/consulting that matches the needs of the congregation
Throughout the process you will be employ 3D thinking:
- Hindsight: Studying times past to chart a path for the future.
- Insight: Paying attention in the now, being in time and present.
- Foresight: Accessing the future through imagination and scenario thinking.
Once your congregation is very clear about your current reality, action steps will be developed to guide you during the next phase of your journey.
Intent to Apply/Readiness application is now open
For PDC | For BWC, go to church's Arena account
Arena users: This form, found under Vitality Pathways, is visible and can be completed by the church pastor, key leaders and anyone who has access to the church's Arena account (ie. Church Administrator).
For PDC | For BWC, go to church's Arena account
Arena users: This form, found under Vitality Pathways, is visible and can be completed by the church pastor, key leaders and anyone who has access to the church's Arena account (ie. Church Administrator).
Don't think Readiness is the right fit? Try the Catalyst Initiative.