ReShape: Emerging Church Practice in a Volatile World

ReShape is a guided process for capturing and integrating the innovation and adaptation resulting from volatile life experiences, transforming churches into greater expressions of the body of Christ. -ReShape Purpose StatementAs our world becomes more of a VUCA environment (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity), Christ-followers and churches are looking for God’s calling within the volatility. Many churches and their leaders are hearing the call to transformation inherent in life disruption events. Like Holy Spirit winds blowing on dormant coals, churches are adapting and shifting in our quickly changing ministry environment, eager to integrate their experiences into their common life and ministry. ReShape is not a book of best practices, but is a process for discovering your church’s emerging practices. After setting the context, readers will learn the seven key practices for reshaping churches when volatile events come our way, anticipating the following outcomes •Integrating the innovation gained through volatile experiences•Gracefully laying aside those activities which have become irrelevant•Greater spiritual imagination; emerging into the unfolding call of God while moving ahead•Increasing vitality; more eagerly pursuing life and mission•Turning toward a growth posture; looking for the spiritual and organizational transformation opportunities in every life experience•Cultivating a culture of innovation wherein adaptive activity is blessed and reinforced•Strengthening leadership through valuing leaders who call churches forward into their emerging expression of church•Strengthening adaptive capacity; positioning for innovation as needed in this changing world•Improving structure toward supporting mission and emerging expression of churchMark Tidsworth actively engages the intersection of God, faith, Church, and emerging culture. A wide range of vocational experiences equip Mark with an expansive perspective and integrated approach to church leadership; including leadership coach, trainer, consultant, pastor, non-profit organization leader, therapist, and business-owner. Frequently Mark is a presenter in clergy and church staff gatherings as well as denominational and congregational events. Since 2008, Mark has served as Team Leader at Pinnacle Leadership Associates based in Columbia, SC.
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Author/Artist:Tidsworth, Mark E.
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