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Becoming… Week 5
Learning to Discern Together
(see below for Spanish version)
What might it look like if discernment became part of the culture of our synod? Not another program. Not another strategic initiative. Simply part of how we are church together.
Imagine a church council beginning a difficult conversation by asking, “Where is God already at work among us?” Imagine a call committee asking not only, “What kind of pastor do we want?” but also, “Who is God calling this congregation to become?”
Imagine a congregation facing uncertainty and taking time to remember where God has been faithful before deciding what comes next. Imagine ministry teams, conferences, congregations, synod committees, and the Office of the Bishop becoming more practiced at listening, wondering, praying, and paying attention.
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En proceso… La semana 5
Aprender a discernir juntos
¿Cómo sería si el discernimiento llegara a formar parte de la cultura de nuestro sínodo?
No otro programa. No otra iniciativa estratégica. Simplemente, parte de nuestra manera de ser iglesia juntos.
Imaginemos a un consejo congregacional comenzando una conversación difícil con la pregunta: «¿Dónde está Dios obrando ya entre nosotros?» Imaginemos a un comité de llamado preguntando no solamente: «¿Qué clase de pastor o pastora queremos?», sino también: «¿Quién está llamando Dios a esta congregación a llegar a ser?»
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