COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS Session 1: Searching for Life.

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COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS Session 1: Searching for Life

Session 1: Searching for Life

Jesus Christ and his promise of life, his presence as life, is at the core of every congregation In the midst of all our communities Jesus is: the Bread of life (John 6:35) the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25) the Living Water (John 4:11) the Light of Life (John 8:12)

Look for Life Where do we see the Life? Where do we see the Life in abundance? “I came that they might have life and have it to the full.” John 10:10

Searching for Life One on one sharing stories of “the best” and what gives life Small groups discerning themes, core images, locating positive energy for change

Searching for Life Interview one another: “Where have you found life in this church community?” “When is our church community at its best?”

Searching for Life Small Group Discernment: “Where are the sources of Life in our church community?”

Searching for Life Presentation & Discussion: Our Church Life Profile shows our survey results

Searching for Life Plenary Discernment The five core sources of Life for our church community

The NCLS Model