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Transformational Leadership Development with Dr. Gary Simmons - Aug 2015

08/28/2015 09:00 AM - 08/29/2015 04:00 PM PT

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Transformational Leadership Development™ with Dr. Gary Simmons

Background
In 2009, Unity Worldwide Ministries and thirteen ministries began a three-year pilot program to field-test a new paradigm of ministry based on the doctoral work of Dr. Gary Simmons. Ten ministries completed the program in 2012. The impact of this three-year project has been deemed an outstanding success by the pilot ministry leaders. (See http://www.unity.org/transform for a complete report, review of the program, and testimonials.) 

About this event

This training consists of three foundational modules integral to the understanding and implementation of a new ministry practice, grounded in integral theory and
field-tested effective by the pilot program ministries. These modules are: 

The Integral Model of Ministry—A Whole-System Approach to Ministry Growth & Development
The Integral Model of Ministry is a new paradigm of ministry that utilizes a whole-system approach to engaging the challenges and opportunities of ministry. Dr. Gary 
Simmons presents an overview of the model and how it moves beyond the 400 year old Pastor Flock model of ministry. This module provides a clear framework for understanding how common ministry related issues are not so much problems to solve, but evolutionary drivers that need to be leveraged. Participants will learn about ways to affect cultural and system change that can lead to greater ownership and accountability.

The Ownership Project—Managing the Receivership/Ownership Polarity for Financial Sustainability
Church organizations have both a culture of receivership and a culture of ownership. In general, the culture of ownership is comprised of the 20% of the congregation that provides 80% of the financial resources needed to sustain the ministry. This means that the majority of the congregation, the culture of receivership, only provides 20% of the needed funds. Typically, the ministry leaders are not accustomed to differentiating the giving patterns between these two distinct cultures within the ministry. In fact, at times of financial challenge the tendency is to try to increase attendance as a strategy for increasing financial support. This strategy only increases the culture of receivership, resulting in greater expense, not income. Managing the receivership-ownership polarity is essential to creating thriving, coherent, and integral spiritual communities. 

Integral Membership System
This module explores the benefits and challenges of implementing a graduated membership system that is designed to intentionally cultivate greater ownership of the ministry. It looks at a phased approach to seamlessly moving an individual from first-timer to governing member over time. Participants will learn about Bylaws changes and implementation strategies integral to bring online this enhanced membership process. 

 

August 28 - 29, 2015

Friday       6:30—8:30 PM
Saturday   9:00 AM—4:00 PM

Tuition: $100. Online registrations closed - new sign ups welcome at the door!

MINISTRY LEADERS ONLY

Open to all ministers, board members, licensed teachers, practitioners, lay leaders 
and key staff.

Hosted by
 
Center for Spiritual Living - Seattle
5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle WA
Phone: 206-527-8801, x5101

Dr. Gary Simmons
 
Dr. Gary Simmons is co-minister of Unity Spiritual Center Spokane and co-founder of The Q Effect, LLC.

 

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