Discerning God’s Mission: 
Trust-building and Teamwork for Collective Insight

Discerning God’s Mission prepares church leaders for navigating congregations through collective discovery of God’s intent for their church. From a theology of the Holy Spirit speaking through the whole body of Christ, congregations functioning as a team are essential for hearing the voice of God. Trust is fundamental for teamwork. Ministry aligned with God’s will is the result.
 
Congregations in Transition
Congregations in transition will connect with God’s present work in the world, a more faithful approach than inventing their own purpose and direction.
 
Churches in a Rut
Churches in a rut will discover anew God’s purpose for them and will identify their key ministries for engaging God’s mission as their leaders implement the training.
 
Church Leaders Seeking Renewed Enthusiasm for Ministry
Church leaders seeking renewed enthusiasm for ministry see afresh the Spirit’s work in their lives, journey with colleagues in ministry, explore God’s ways in the world, and wonder at the grace and majesty of God’s kingdom already surrounding as they awaken to renewed passion for ministry.

Interim Pastor Training
Interim pastor training is valued by congregations, synods and districts. This program offers an interim training track that prepares pastors for interim ministry.


Instructors
Instructors are an interdisciplinary, interfaith team skilled in transitions of churches, nonprofit organizations, small businesses and corporations, representing the best in leadership development, team building, and change management from both the spiritual and secular worlds.

The Rev. Dr. Christopher E. Hagen, M.Div., M.S.-Nonprofit Management, D.Min.-Congregational Mission and Leadership, is experienced and skilled in parish and interim ministry, having served over 18 congregations in Minnesota, Chicago, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.

Robert A. Isaacson, M.A., M.S.S., is a business and executive coach, leadership consultant, and clinical social worker. The co-founder of Full Circle Solutions, a Philadelphia-based coaching and counseling company, Bob created TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More)©,  a team building and employee engagement process that gets results.
2013 Course Dates
July 15-October 11
Distance learning online

October 14-18
Group Week Training, 
Marine On St. Croix, MN

October 21-January 24 
Learning Project

Cost
$975

Registration
$100 By June 15, 2013. Space is limited. 

Payment
Mail Checks to Christopher Hagen Consulting, 2435 Shadyview Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55447


Resources

Fundamentals For Effective Ministry
Building Trust Among Members
Building Trust Within Staff
Rapport
Theology Of Trust
Leadership As Relationship
Teamwork As Body Of Christ

Methods Of Discerning God’s Mission
Discerning Mission In Large Settings
Discerning Mission In Small Settings
Theology Of Missional Ministry
Theologies Of Discernment
Discerning Demographic Information
Mission To Ministry: Where The Rubber Hits The Road

Conflict Management
Classical Levels Of Conflict
Management Methods At Each Conflict Level
Polarities
Theology Of Conflict