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Congregational Transformation |
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WHO?
All regional clergy, congregational lay leaders (Moderator, Elders Chair) and any in the congregation concerned about the life and health of the church
WHY?
Opportunity for fellowship and exploring the Heart of Missional Church
WHAT?
An interactive experience as congregational leadership gathers in four convenient, local settings and is connected by technology with each other and with a common presentation by the Transformation Team
COST:
$ 5.00 – registration fee (payable at the event) - lunch will be provided by the Region
WHAT PURPOSE?
Experience a connection with one another across the Region to worship, share transformational stories and
encourage each other
- Learn how God’s call for the church to be “missional” is a blessing and a gift
- Determine ways to encourage congregations to continue to be missional and ever transforming
- Identify resources and support available from the Regional Transformation Team
- Leave knowing this was a valuable community time together
Click here for Registration and Resources!
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From our Regional Mission Plan...
The Northwest Regional Christian Church, committed to God's leading, seeks transformation in our life together. We have called this formal regional transformation process RISE. We commit ourselves to a shared ministry as a community of communities, grace-filled, forward thinking, and open to new possibilities.
We foster intentional relationships grounded in the love of Christ in all aspects of Regional life: between individuals, congregations, ecumenical and interfaith partners. Through our life together we support our congregations in the development and celebration of a faith-filled, collective life through holistic faith formation … facilitate sharing of resources between congregations; encourage habits and practices that lead to congregational transformation; develop innovative leadership; and nurture vital clergy.
In light of our oneness in Christ, we commit to be open, receptive and inclusive of all people, recognizing that we as individuals and together as a regional church will be transformed by our relationships with one another.
Challenged by the Word of God to live into God's purpose and promise... In our life together we desire to nurture and celebrate a culture of openness to new patterns of behavior and thinking as we support existing congregations and nurture new congregations for ministry into the evolving future of God's church
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| Transformation Team Goals |
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• To hold before each other and the Region God's call for all
of creation to be continually transforming.
- To help identify possible transformative paths for
congregations by helping them evaluate their
present situation and context.
- To help congregations reframe the need for
transformation without feeling they are to blame for
the current state of their church.
- To help congregations and God's people hear one
another's stories as they move through a
transformation process so they know their feelings
and concerns are being acknowledged and
considered in the process.
- To help congregational leaders understand the
challenges of leading a transforming congregation
and support them through the learning process.
• To hold one another, our region, and our congregations in prayer, inviting such prayer throughout the region, recognizing that it is
God who brings about transformation in us and through us.
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| Upcoming Events |
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ONE GATHERING IN FOUR PLACES (via Google Plus)
Lake City, Puyallup, Moscow, Kennewick
March 24, 2012 – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
… an introduction to Missional Transformation
Click to jump to the event page!
TRANSFORMATION FALL RETREAT
Lazy F Ranch – November 9-10, 2012
… going deeper with Missional Transformation
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| Transformation Team |
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Connie and Bill Robey:
Co-chairs -
First Christian Church, Puyallup
David Carringer -
First Christian Church, Clarkston
Marvin Eckfeldt-
First Christian Church, Kent
Ron Naff -
First Christian Church, Longview
Jennifer Prekeges -
Lake City Christian Church, Seattle
Sue Scott -
Englewood Christian Church, Yakima
Amy Walters-
First Christian Church, Olympia
Sandy Messick:
Regional Minister-President,
Northwest Regional Christian Church
For information and details contact
Connie and Bill Robey 253-845-2739
bncrobey@comcast.net
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| Transformation Grants |
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As the NWRCC implements the RISE Mission Plan, the Executive Board announces the availability of Transformation Grants of up to $1,000 for congregations that are seeking to follow God's direction in new and exciting ways. The Mission Plan states: "We celebrate that God is always doing a new thing" and "Our faithful response is to continually be open to new ways of being church together". The Region is responding by offering this financial assistance as well as other coaching assistance to congregations that want to intentionally step out in new directions or approach ministry in new ways.
Funding for the grants comes from a pool of money specifically set aside for congregational transformation. This pool of funds originated from the faithfulness of several congregations that, after closing their doors and selling their property, directed that a portion of the funds generated from the sale be used for new church starts and/or congregational transformation in the Region. Additional funds have come from the specific bequeaths of faithful individuals in our Region.
A number of Regional congregations already have been involved in intentional transformation work for several years. Exciting and unique results have begun to surface from their efforts. These transformation grants are being offered to encourage other congregations to seek how God may be calling them to new forms of ministry in the immediate future.
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• Congregational Transformation Grant Application
• Transformation Team Introduction Folder
• From the National Office:
The Intersection
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