Similar to a regular Ministry Review, a Discerning the Future Gathering is scheduled across an entire weekend to create space for deep listening, learning together, and time to build relationships.  This tool is for ministries who are needing to deeply discern their future. In addition to the listening sessions and community exploration tools, this ministry review will include significant time discerning energy and resources for mission, as well exploring different models for ministry as well as Holy Closure.

Discerning the Future Gathering Strategies:

• The Ministry Review is grounded in mutual discernment between the synod and congregational team
•  The ministry review also encourages and relies on significant congregational participation in the process
• At the end of the weekend, the congregation will have greater clarity around current realities and opportunities, recommendations and at least 1-2 actionable steps.
• The Synod Team offers support and resources at the end of the review and follow-ups at the 1-, 3-, and 6-month marks.
• Additional accompaniment could include team coaching from the EaND Coaching Network.

Discerning the Future Overview

Contact Deacon Erin Power, Director for Evangelical Mission, for questions or more information: deaconerin@eandsynod.org