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From Decision-Making to Discernment

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

  • Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

  • Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

  • Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

  • Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

  • Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Earlier Event: November 16
From Decision-Making to Discernment