What does your neighborhood and your congregation have in common? Both are full of people who dedicate tremendous energy to passions and hobbies. In this Resilient Church Academy track, you will learn a process for helping people reimagine the fun activities they do in their free time as a starting point for launching a Fresh Expression of Church.
Sept 20 – Session 1: Understanding Play
We define play as, “A way to connect with your being by doing”. In this session, we’ll talk about what play is, why it’s important to God, and look at examples of Christian communities where play exists in powerful ways.
Sept 27 – Session 2: Getting the Ball Rolling
With the foundation set, we’ll start to look at our personal lives and our communities to see ways this could begin to grow in your context. We’ll cover practical do’s and don’ts, explore common barriers, and get the ball rolling on your church @ play.
Oct 4 – Session 3: Discipleship and Worship
Finding meaningful ways to explore discipleship and worship can be difficult, especially when building a community in a different place. This session will be dedicated to learning about how we can be intentional about discipleship and worship in new spaces.