Sarah Donnelly B.A., M.Div. Retreats - Workshops - Grief Support Groups - Spiritual Direction - Funerals

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Congregational Development Workshop This full-day workshop is an engaging starting point for those who sit on Parish Councils, Sessions or Church Boards of Directors. Insights into how to further the growth of your congregation will help leaders plan future events with more confidence. This workshop has been presented to the key leaders of Duncan United Church, Duncan in 2007, St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Campbell River in 2008, and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Victoria in 2009. 1. Church sizes, and how we transition from one size to another. Family-size; Pastoral-size; Program-size and Corporate-size churches. 2. Keys to an Effective Church: Growing a Vibrant and Healthy Congregation · A Motivational Match in Strong, Healthy Congregations vs. A Motivational Gap in Weak, Declining and Dying Congregations · The Diversity of the Members in our Congregation: Excellent Sprinters and Marathon Runners · The Nature of Mission in Our Time · The Nuts and Bolts: Accessibility, Visibility, Landscaping, Signs, Parking, Space and Facilities 3. Twelve Keys for a Strong, Healthy Congregation 4. Group discussion: Applying the above concepts to the current situation and future plans of your church. Resources used: · Raising the Roof: The Pastoral-to-Program Size Transition, by Alice Mann. The Alban Institute. 2001; · The In-Between Church: Navigating Size Transitions in Congregations, by Alice Mann. The Alban Institute. 1998; · Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, by Kennon Callahan. Jossey-Bass Publications. 1983; · The Future That Has Come, by Kennon Callahan. Josey-Bass Publications. 2002. Feedback from past participants: Very clear - didn't mince words - thought-provoking and stimulating. Elaine Ellinger, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Sooke BC I most appreciated Sarah's ability to speak individually to the concerns of our parish - a wonderful day. Peter Boechler, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Sooke BC I most appreciated the pace of the day. We covered a lot without feeling rushed. It's a good balance of information and discussion in small groups. Mary Warner, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Sooke BC I appreciated your enthusiasm. Good handouts and materials used for your presentation Fr. Mike Favero, Pastor, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Sooke BC I appreciated Sarah’s positive manner, stories and examples; the four insights; group exercise and the clear content in the handouts. Colina Titus, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Victoria BC I most appreciated Sarah’s great way of presenting, and the great value of the materials presented. The Rev. Ian Victor, Senior Minister, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Victoria BC Thank you Sarah for your calm, quiet, thoughtful manner. We saw ourselves reflected in your words. Jim Kempling, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Victoria BC I most appreciated the open and candid spirit and the delivery of the message from Sarah. Everything was wonderful and as is too often the case time passed too quickly. Thoroughly enjoyed the day – thank you! Duncan McKinnon, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Victoria BC