ENGAGEMENT How do we foster a change in the culture of our
churches?
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ENGAGEMENT How do we move from MAINTENANCE to MISSION?!?
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ENGAGEMENT DISCIPLESHIP Primary characteristic of a
disciple?
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ENGAGEMENT DISCIPLESHIP Primary characteristic of a disciple? -
Engaged in a disciplined process of learning A LIFE-LONG
LEARNER
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ENGAGEMENT How do we adjust our pastoral methodologies to
reflect the change that needs to happen? How do we create
meaningful experiences of Christian community in our parishes? How
do we create opportunities for people to belong who may not believe
what we believe? Or behave in the way we think they should
behave?
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ENGAGEMENT What are the barriers to engagement?
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ENGAGEMENT Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian
life. The source and summit of what?
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ENGAGEMENT Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian
life. The source and summit of what? COMMUNITY! A community that we
belong to, we connect with and we are committed to!
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ENGAGEMENT Does Engagement = Involvement?
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ENGAGEMENT Does Engagement = Involvement? NO!!! Involved
focuses on outcomes Vs. Engaged focuses on growth
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ENGAGEMENT We need to move from MAINTENANCE to MISSION
Maintenance massaging the leaves and branches to try to get more
more participation, more financial giving, etc Mission enriching
and fertilizing the soil for the greater health of the tree
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ENGAGEMENT How do you measure and build engagement? Gallup ME25
Member Engagement 25 Questions
ENGAGEMENT What does spiritual commitment look like? C01. I
spend time in worship or prayer every day. C02. My faith is
involved in every aspect of my life. C03. Because of my faith, I
have forgiven people who have hurt me. deeply C04. Because of my
faith, I have meaning and purpose in my life. C05. My faith has
called me to develop my given strengths. C06. I will take unpopular
stands to defend my faith. C07. My faith gives me an inner peace.
C08. I speak words of kindness to those in need of encouragement.
C09. I am a person who is spiritually committed.
ENGAGEMENT What are the final outcomes of addressing engagment?
O1. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the way things are going
in my personal life. O2. In the last month, I have invited someone
to participate in my parish. O3. How many volunteer hours a week do
you give to help and serve others in your community? O4. How much
do you give per year to this parish?
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QUESTIONS?
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ENGAGEMENT Levels of Engagement: Engaged
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ENGAGEMENT Levels of Engagement: Engaged Not Engaged
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ENGAGEMENT Levels of Engagement: Engaged Not Engaged Actively
Dis-Engaged
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EXPECTATIONS
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EASY ON-RAMPS
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The great aim of education is not knowledge, but action.
-Herbert Spencer (British Social Philosopher)
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CONTACT INFORMATION Kirsten Hangas Christ the King Parish
Together Strong, LLC [email protected] 406-546-1433 6650
Linda Vista Blvd Missoula, MT 59803
