The Next Church Conference
Tuesday December 5, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Agenda
Presiding: Rev. Alfred W. Jones, III, Pastor
Opening Song
Scripture
Prayer
Holy Conferencing
Requests To be placed On The Agenda
Board of Christian Education and Formation
Entanglements
District Meetings
Budget Development Forms For Conference Year
Special Voting (Paint and Loan Repayment Restructuring)
Faith Partner
Cameras
Online Church and Quarterly Conference Report Forms
Women’s Missionary Society
Thoughtful Donations (Items)
Pest Control
Sacred Worship Space
Use of Worship Space from other churches
New Sign
Pastor’s Office
Trustee Board Members & Processes
Steward Board Members and Reports
Young Adult Real Talk Podcasts
Dance Ministry (Intergenerational)
Blessings From The People
Visitation and Homecare
Hybrid Worship
Callingposts
Calendar Review
Newsletter
Social Media Ministry Introduction/Discussion
Young Adult Relevant Podcasts and Real Talk Ministries Introduction/Discussion
Safe Space Introduction
Power-Groups
Prayer Ministry
Church Property Use and Guidelines
Parking
Budget Review
Member Engagement
Preachers and Ministries
Ministry Next Steps
Annual Conference Conference Awareness
Closing Prayer
GUIDELINES FOR HOLY CONFERENCING
What God Expects of Us
As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly … And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him (Colossians 3:12-16a,17).
This is exciting doing the necessary: leadership; business; taking administrative actions; accountability; strategic tactical, and operational direction; and ministry with the Holy Spirit very present and in action!
Every person is a child of God. Always speak respectfully. One can disagree without being disagreeable.
As you patiently listen and observe the behavior of others, be open to the possibility that God can change the views of any or all parties in the discussion.
Listen patiently before formulating responses.
Thrive to understand the experience out of which others have arrived at their views.
Be careful in how you express personal offense at differing opinions. Otherwise dialogue may be inhibited.
Accurately reflect the views of others when speaking. This is especially important when you disagree with a position.
Avoid using inflammatory words, derogatory names, or an excited and angry voice.
Avoid making generalizations about individuals and groups. Make your point with specific evidence and examples.
Make use of facilitators and mediators.
Remember that people are defined, ultimately, by their relationship with God -- not by the flaws we discover, or think we discover, in their views and actions.
We believe Christians can discuss important issues without the acrimonious debate and parliamentary maneuvering that can divide a group into contending factions. We see too many examples of that in secular society. We believe the Holy Spirit leads in all things, especially as we make decisions. We want to avoid making decisions in a fashion that leaves some feeling like winners and others like losers. This is exciting doing the necessary: leadership; business; taking administrative actions; accountability; strategic tactical, and operational direction; and ministry with the Holy Spirit very present and in action!
We can change the world through honest conversation on matters about which we are passionate.
Every person is a child of God. Always speak respectfully. One can disagree without being disagreeable.
As you patiently listen and observe the behavior of others, be open to the possibility that God can change the views of any or all parties in the discussion.
Listen patiently before formulating responses.
Thrive to understand the experience out of which others have arrived at their views.
Be careful in how you express personal offense at differing opinions. Otherwise dialogue may be inhibited.
Accurately reflect the views of others when speaking. This is especially important when you disagree with a position.
Avoid using inflammatory words, derogatory names, or an excited and angry voice.
Avoid making generalizations about individuals and groups. Make your point with specific evidence and examples.
Make use of facilitators and mediators.
Remember that people are defined, ultimately, by their relationship with God -- not by the flaws we discover, or think we discover, in their views and actions.
We believe Christians can discuss important issues without the acrimonious debate and parliamentary maneuvering that can divide a group into contending factions. We see too many examples of that in secular society. We believe the Holy Spirit leads in all things, especially as we make decisions. We want to avoid making decisions in a fashion that leaves some feeling like winners and others like losers. This is exciting doing the necessary: leadership; business; taking administrative actions; accountability; strategic tactical, and operational direction; and ministry with the Holy Spirit very present and in action!
We can change the world through honest conversation on matters about which we are passionate.
