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Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation A Travel Free Learning Seminar Presented by George Bullard Strategic Leadership Coach The Columbia Partnership GBullard@The. Columbia. Partnership. org www. The. Columbia. Partnership. org Voice: 803. 622. 0923 Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation, by various names, has been a focus for North American churches since the 1950 s. Over more than 50 years various approaches and principles for transformation have been offered by numerous individuals and organizations. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Some of these approaches and principles are enduring. Others are not. About every decade significant new approaches emerge, some principles become enduring, and other principles that have been dismissed reappear. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation This survey suggested 21 enduring principles for congregational transformation. It allowed respondents to suggest the validity and strength of these principles on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being high. This report contains responses from 173 respondents who completed the entire survey. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Presented here are the top seven enduring principles and the bottom seven enduring principles. To receive a summary report of the survey with all 21 principles, send an e-mail to client. care@thecolumbiapartnership. org and request the Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation report. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Seven Highest Ranked Principles Seven of the 21 enduring principles formed a group as being the most important and enduring ones for congregational transformation. They are presented here for your review, evaluation, and dialogue. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Continual Transformation Rather Than One-Time Transformation is not a destination. It is an ongoing journey. Congregations do not transform once. They are continually transforming. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Going Forward Rather Than Going Back Often congregations want to go back to the future or to a place of memory. Transforming congregations want to go forward to the future and create new memories. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation People Before Programs Less effective models focus first on more and better programs. More effective models focus first on the discipleship journey of people. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Being Both Spiritual and Strategic Too many long-range or strategic planning efforts in congregations focus only on strategic action. Transformation requires a focus on both strategic action and spiritual discernment. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Future Rather Than Past While honoring the past and the everlasting presence of God, transforming congregations focus on their emerging Godinspired future. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Kingdom Growth Rather Than Church Growth Transforming congregations focus on the most significant contribution they can make to the kingdom of God. Church growth is a byproduct and not the primary focus. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Vision Plus Intentionality Congregations with a clear and deeply held sense of vision, and a consistent and intentional practice of engaging in actions that live into that vision will continually transform. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Seven Lowest Ranked Principles Seven of the 21 enduring principles formed a group as being perceived as the least important and enduring ones for congregational transformation. They are presented here for your review, evaluation, and dialogue. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Strengths Rather Than Weaknesses Congregations will find more of what they seek to discover. Congregations who look for signs of health and strength will build a strong foundation and approach for transformation. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Christ Rather Than Culture Many congregations focus more on their internal culture than on magnifying Christ. Transforming congregations focus more on magnifying Christ than their internal culture. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Organic Rather Than Organizational Congregations are organisms more than organizations. They are constantly transitioning and changing. As such they develop more by relational patterns than by objective patterns. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Strategy Before Structure Strategy before structure has been a mantra of many people in the organizational world for decades—if not centuries. Strategic is the focus on the spiritual strategic direction. Structure is the management system that supports it. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Movements Rather Than Institutions Movements are like clouds. Institutions are like boxes. Congregations who are transforming are clear about being clouds who change size, shape, and position continually. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Transition Before Change Less effective models focus first on changing things to which people respond. More effective models focus first on transitioning people to where they embrace the change Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation Coaching Rather Than Consulting or Directing Congregations ready to transform will respond more to coaching than consulting. Congregations needing consulting or directly may not be ready for transformation. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation A Closing Word Congregational transformation has been the a focus for several Ministry Partners with The Columbia Partnership for as long as 35 years. The primary process currently used is called Spiritual Strategic Journey. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation A Closing Word The book that explains this process is Pursuing the Full Kingdom Potential of Your Congregation by George Bullard. For more information on the Spiritual Strategic Journey process inquire at client. care@thecolumbiapartnership. org. Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.

Enduring Principles of Congregational Transformation A Travel Free Learning Seminar Presented by George Bullard Strategic Leadership Coach The Columbia Partnership GBullard@The. Columbia. Partnership. org www. The. Columbia. Partnership. org Voice: 803. 622. 0923 Copyright 2008, Rev. George Bullard, D. Min.