Do you remember how church used to be? Do you talk about going back to the way things were before the pandemic? Or do your “good old days” go even further back than that? Maybe you’d rather go back to what church was like 40 years ago when you regularly added new members and your Wednesday night dinners were the talk of the town. It’s good to remember what was, but only if that reflection leads you toward resetting your energy and resources toward your mission.
In this 7-month cohort we’ll spend time refocusing on the mission to which we’ve been called, “Making disciples for the transformation of the world.” If you’re longing for more than a return to the “good old days” and are ready to reset your church for missional engagement, Gospel energy, and a passion for people, this cohort is for you!
Participating churches will have access to the following opportunities to Reset:
1. Half Day Retreats in their district at the beginning and end of the cohort
2. Clergy Zoom Conversations around monthly topics
3. Book Club- will meet monthly and is open to anyone, clergy and lay, who want to participate!
4. Prayer Meetings- led in the local church by the pastor and open to the entire congregation. An outline and guidance will be provided.
5. Strategy Tools- led by the pastor in regularly scheduled board/church council/committee meetings to help you apply the knowledge you're learning.
While participation in all opportunities is not required, the more you participate, the more you'll get out of it.
Who can participate?
Any church ready to reset and refocus to get back on mission!
One clergy member and five laity will be on each participating church team.
What is the cost?
The cost for this 7-month cohort is $350 per church for a team of 6 (1 clergy + 5 laity)
When?
Intro to Reset- Zoom, Aug. 22, 10-11:30am
Join us on zoom for a quick overview of Reset and Q&A.
Beginnings, a day away for leadership and clergy
Saturday, September 16, 12-4 at Perry UMC, lunch included
Reset Sessions-
October: Making
Tuesday, Oct 3 - Clergy Zoom, 10-11:30am
Tuesday, Oct. 10- Prayer Meeting in local church led by clergy, time TBD
Tuesday, Oct 17 - Strategy Session Zoom at noon, Clergy and Leadership Team
November: Disciples of Jesus Christ
Tuesday, Nov 7 - Clergy Zoom, 10-11:30am
Tuesday, Nov. 14- Prayer Meeting in local church led by clergy, time TBD
Tuesday, Nov 21 - Strategy Session Zoom at noon, Clergy and Leadership Team, noon-1pm
Tuesday, Nov 28 - Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, Book Club Zoom at Noon, 12-1pm
December: For
Tuesday, Dec 5 - Clergy Zoom, 10-11:30am
Tuesday, Dec. 12- Prayer Meeting in local church led by clergy, time TBD
Tuesday, Dec 19 - Strategy Session Zoom at noon, Clergy and Leadership Team
January: The Transformation
Tuesday, Jan 2 - Clergy Zoom, 10-11:30am
Tuesday, Jan. 9- Prayer Meeting in local church led by clergy, time TBD
Tuesday, Jan. 16- Strategy Session Zoom at noon, Clergy and Leadership team
Tuesday, Jan 23 - The Aspiring Leader's Guide to the Future, Book Club Zoom at Noon
February: of the World
Tuesday, Feb 6 - Clergy Zoom, 10-11:30am
Tuesday, Feb. 13- Prayer Meeting in local church led by clergy, time TBD
Tuesday, Feb 20 - Strategy Session Zoom at noon, Clergy and Leadership Team, noon-1pm
Exponential Conference, One participant per team (could be clergy or laity) March 4-7, Orlando, FL; Theme: One Eighty: The Return to Disciple Making
Next Steps, a day away for leadership and clergy
Saturday, March 23, 12-4 at Perry UMC, lunch included
Looking for a printable handout to use in your local church? Click here!
Do you have questions about the cohort? Need more information? Contact Anne Bosarge at abosarge@sgaumc.com.