Introduction to the Dynamics of Congregational Transformation

A transformation is a redirection of a congregation’s ministry in light of significant changes among its membership, in the community to be served, or both. It is a planned intervention in the congregation to stimulate the dynamics needed to enable the congregation to reorient its ministry. Here's a summary of the dynamics of congregational transformation.

Summary of dynamics

Spiritual energy

• Worship
• Sermons and Liturgy
• Spiritual Growth
• Scriptural Bases
• Emerging Worship
• Small Groups
• Missional Church

Congregational identity

• Identity
• Mission Studies
• U.S. Congregational Survey
• Scriptural Bases
• Changing Organizations
• Missional Church

Leadership

• Training
• Teams
• Pastor Roles
• Lay Leader Roles
• Options
• Emerging Leadership

Re-entering the community

• Define Your Purpose of Re-Entering the Community — Spiritual Community
• Define The Community For Your Congregation
• Create Community if Necessary
• Work Toward Common Good
• What is it about our experience of Jesus Christ this community cannot live without?

Building a ministry plan

• Celebrates what’s right with the congregation.
• Celebrates what’s right with the community.
• Values innovation
• Values diversity

Developing a financial plan

• God is in charge and we are to be stewards
• Clear assessment of our financial resources
• Baseline and an audit
• Shift From Consumer Paying Dues To Disciples Proclaiming The Good News
• Project or Program Orientated Stewardship
• Celebrate and Thank People For Gifts
• Recognition of Talent Gifts

Congregational Transformation PowerPoint presentation

Download the Dynamics of Congregational Transformation as a PowerPoint presentation. The presentation provides an introduction to the dynamics of congregational transformation and some "how to" information about the process. This presentation is not intended to address each dynamic in detail, but give an overview. Please feel free to adapt the presentation to your own individual needs. If you have any questions about the presentation you can contact Susan Abraham.