Ron In A Box V. 2.01
Contents And Questions For Discussion
Background, insight and resources to aid your church to
invite in and welcome those seeking a spiritual home. (38 minutes plus
discussion time)
The Stillspeaking Initiative is a new movement of faith and
love that proclaims to people on faith journeys everywhere that God is Still Speaking.
Learn about it and find out how write yourself into this new chapter in the United
Church of Christ.
Ron In A Box
Questions For Discussion Following Each Chapter
Chapter 1: United Church of Christ Heritage
- What
light and truth needs to break forth into the world today?
- How is
God speaking in your life?
Chapter 2: Religion and Culture Today
- Does
your congregation have a vision for the future?
- Are
you prepared to demonstrate amazing generosity in support of a church that
embodies resistance and daring in our generation?
Chapter 3: Come to the Party
- Who
are the lost and needful people in your community?
- How do
they know that your church offers a spiritual home for hope and healing?
- In
what ways does your worship and ministry welcome people to God’s party?
Chapter 4: Creating an Identity Brand
- What
is distinctive about your church’s brand? Is it consistent with our
denominational identity?
- How
does the symbol of a comma complement the traditional United Church of Christ
logo?
Chapter 5: Promoting our Identity
- Where
do you see your church reflected in the United Church of Christ
personality profile?
Chapter 6: Becoming a Welcoming Church
- Does
your church actively invite others into its worship and ministry?
- Do
visitors feel welcome in your church?
- Learning
from the success of Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, are
there things you can do better to be a visible witness and active presence
of God’s radical and all-inclusive welcome?
Chapter 7: United Church of Christ Identity Materials
- How
does this commercial make you feel about your congregation?
- How do
you think it will make others who are not
in the pew feel?
- Is
your congregation prepared to welcome and engage people who respond to
this message?
Close
Commercials and News Story