The resources below can be used by Congregation Councils for devotions and/or leadership development.
Leading with Vitality is a series of Council Devotions and the Council Toolbox has tools that may assist Councils and Leadership Teams.
- Leading with Vitality Council Reflection 1 – Building a Team
- Leading with Vitality Council Reflection 2 – Congregational Vitality
- Leading with Vitality Council Reflection 3 – Movement v Institution
- Leading with Vitality Council Reflection 4 – Aligning Motivation
- Leading with Vitality Council Reflection 5 – Partnerships
- Leading with Vitality Council Reflection 6 – Cooperation vs Credit
- Leading with Vitality Council Reflection 7 – Mentors
- Leading with Vitality Council Reflection 8 – Active Listening
- Leading with Vitality Council Reflection 9 – Accompaniment
- Leading with Vitality Council Reflection 10 – Managing Conflict
- Leading with Vitality Council Reflection 11 – Continuous Evaluation
Reflections
Resources
- 6 Keys for Understanding the New Normal August 5 2022
- Understanding the New Normal Resources and Articles List Aug 2022
- Project Based Ministry Planning Tool / Worksheet 2022
- Council and Congregation Covenant of Conduct Example Aug 2022
- Step-by-Step Guide to Identify and Create a Community Project
- Asset Mapping: Simple How to Guide (Section 1 could easily be adapted to a Zoom Meeting)
- Bible Study: We are Church Together from Bishop Eaton
- Planning a Relationship Building Event (Created April 2022)
- Article: Re-engaging Volunteers by Susan Beaumont
- Virginia Synod Guide for Internal Financial Review
- Eight Keys for Healthy Financial Boundaries in Ministry