
Courage
Rediscover a sense of mystery
Acknowledgement of the (church decline) situation
Think of a 10-year horizon
75% fewer committee meetings
Less politics, more theology
Focus on spiritual practice
Worshiping communities in unusual places
Confession
More following, less leading
Becoming miracle-centric
Being in the joy and wonder business
Think beyond denominations
Think beyond stewardship
Think beyond social media
Technology as a tool for spiritual growth
More discipleship, less formation
Forgiveness
Pray without ceasing
Devotion to living in community
Believe in resurrection
More of the strangeness of Jesus
Less ‘why it is’, more ‘why it matters’
Hope
Believe that nothing is stronger or more important than sharing the love of God.
Beautiful… I will use this template / list and add it to my year of becoming. Thank you!
By Confession, do you mean increased accountability? Or are you referring to the physical act of Confession to a Priest?