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© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 3 “The life-and-death question for each of our churches and denominations may boil down to this: are we a club for the elite who pretend to have arrived or a school for disciples who are still on the way?” Brian McLaren, Finding our way

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 6 Understanding Spiritual Growth The View The Catalysts The Church’s Role Church of the Holy Spirit’s Experience Episcopal Spiritual Life Renewal Purpose

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 10 How and What Consumers Think About the Brand Dispositional Needs and Attitudes Cognitive Psychology Personality Psychology Social Psychology Situational and Contextual Influences on Motives and Goals Brand Equity Need-Based Consumer Planning Framework Research Philosophy

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 14 KEY QUESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING GROWTH POTENTIAL Through the eyes of Parishioners What are characteristics of growing churches? What drives spiritual growth in an individual?

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 17 Research Continued REVEAL: 8 years of Research! Over 300,000 congregants Over 1,500 churches, 11countries Census profile: geography, type & church size Denominations represent 68%

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 21 Spiritual Growth Continuum Our research discovered a spiritual continuum that allows us to evaluate church effectiveness. Exploring Christ “ I believe in God, but I am not sure about Jesus. My faith is not a significant part of my life. ” Exploring Christ “ I believe in God, but I am not sure about Jesus. My faith is not a significant part of my life. ” Growing in Christ “ I believe in Jesus and am working on what it means to get to know him. ” Growing in Christ “ I believe in Jesus and am working on what it means to get to know him. ” Close to Christ “ I feel really close to Jesus and depend on him daily for guidance. ” Close to Christ “ I feel really close to Jesus and depend on him daily for guidance. ” Christ- Centered “ My relationship with Jesus is the most important relationship in my life. It guides everything I do. ” Christ- Centered “ My relationship with Jesus is the most important relationship in my life. It guides everything I do. ”

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 23 Exploring Christ Growing in Christ Close to Christ Christ- Centered Our research has primarily focused on learning what catalyzes movement along the Continuum. REVEAL Framework

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 30 Summary: Top Five Insights 1. Reading and Reflecting on the Bible 2. Developing Core Christian Beliefs 3. Personal Spiritual Practices 4. Serving 5. Spiritual Community

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 35 We also asked people about how satisfied they were with their church ’ s role in helping them grow spiritually. Satisfaction levels plateau and have room to improve.

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 37 We separated out those who were dissatisfied in the Close to Christ and Christ Centered group to understand what was going on. They are disappointed in all major church activities – weekend services, classes and small groups.

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 41 To understand that dissatisfaction, we explored what people wanted from their church and how their church was doing in delivering those benefits. Here is what they said about their church overall. TOP TEN BENEFITSImportance Helps me understand the Bible in depth 84% Helps me develop a personal relationship with Christ 84% Provides strong programs for children 83% Church leaders model and reinforce how to grow spiritually 81% Challenges me to grow and take next steps 77% Provides compelling worship services 76% Encourages me to take personal responsibility for my own spiritual growth 75% Provides a clear pathway that helps guide my spiritual growth 72% Helps me develop a prayer life that connects me with God regularly 71% Help me feel like I belong 70%

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 42 We asked people to tell us about what they wanted from the Weekend Service at their church. Importance Incorporates relevant Bible teaching to help me with everyday life 89% Is challenging or thought provoking 87% Incorporates frequent use of Scripture 85% Incorporates worship music and congregational singing 78% Provides in-depth study of the Bible 75% Provides next steps - things I can do in response 69% Provides an opportunity for reflection and guided prayer 66%

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 47 If Healthy, Growing Individuals drive a Healthy, Growing Church, then Two more questions: 1. Is there a ‘Vitality’ metric? 2. What are the ‘Best Practices’?

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 48 Spiritual Vitality Index (SVI) Personal Spiritual Practices Church’s Role Faith in Action Study Bible Reflect Solitude Pray Bible teaching Relationship building Small groups Education Serving in Church Serve those in need Conversation and evangelism. SVI

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 49 Benchmark: Other Churches, Your Church Personal Spiritual Practices Church’s Role Faith in Action What Your Score Means (Ranking compared to REVEAL database) 86+ = Top 5% 83-85 = Top 10% 76-82 = Top 25% 70-75 = Upper 50% <70 = Lower 50%

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 51 Leaders Consumed With Making Disciples Get People Moving Create Ownership Create Ownership Embed the Bible in Everything Pastor The Local Community Using the REVEAL Index, we began understanding what the top 5% churches have in common. We came away with five big insights.

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 52 They Get People Moving by... Leaders Consumed With Making Disciples Get People Moving Create Ownership Create Ownership Embed the Bible in Everything Pastor The Local Community Making the Spiritual First Step Non- Negotiable Making the Destination Clear Having the Senior Pastor Champion the First Step

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 53 They Embed the Bible in Everything by... Leaders Consumed With Making Disciples Get People Moving Create Ownership Create Ownership Embed the Bible in Everything Pastor The Local Community Making the Bible the Central to EVERYTHING Taking Away ALL Excuses

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 54 They Create Ownership by... Leaders Consumed With Making Disciples Get People Moving Create Ownership Create Ownership Embed the Bible in Everything Pastor The Local Community Empowering People To Be the Church Equipping People to Succeed Holding People Accountable

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 55 They Pastor the Local Community by... Leaders Consumed With Making Disciples Get People Moving Create Ownership Create Ownership Embed the Bible in Everything Pastor The Local Community Setting a High Bar for Serving the Church and the Community Building a Bridge into Their Local Community Making Serving a Platform for the Gospel

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 56 And Central to ALL of this Happening, are Leaders Consumed with Making Disciples. Get People Moving Create Ownership Create Ownership Embed the Bible in Everything Pastor The Local Community They are Disarmingly Humble They Model a Surrendered Life Their Primary Focus is on Growing Hearts, Not Growing Attendance Leaders Consumed With Making Disciples

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 57 Leaders Consumed With Making Disciples Get People Moving Create Ownership Create Ownership Embed the Bible in Everything Pastor The Local Community These five insights work together to support and reinforce each other.

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 64 deaths outpace births marriages have slowed preschool and Sunday school had major reductions small group participation is low pledgers are trending down, amount per pledge is up Participation—degrees of decline 64

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 67 Highest Rated educating our children compelling worship incorporates Communion helps me in in my time of personal need helps me feel like I belong Expectations: Reflect our Culture 67

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 68 Lowest Rated personal accountability sets clear expectations empowers me to go out “on my own” inspires a sense of Church ownership helps me understand the Bible in depth Lower Personal Engagement 68

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 70 CHS has low agreement with the belief statements Significant source of concern and discussion Some could not relate to the “fundamentalist language” Beliefs: language a barrier 70

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 72 Scripture: prefer a teacher, low Bible reading Giving: very low tithing Evangelism: relatively low outreach Practices: also reflect our Culture 72

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 75 Much deeper questions were raised: What do we believe in? What is our language? How much emphasis should we place on spiritual growth? What should we expect of ourselves and what is the role of the church? Workshop Evolution 75

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 84 Ministries are the fabric of our church Touching trusted communities Deeper discussion of spiritual topics Challenge: Changing the Culture Ministry Assessment 84

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 86 Commit to examine and deepen our relationship with God Embrace Jesus, and his teachings and practices, as the supreme example of whole and authentic life Passionately express our lives by responding to the Holy Spirit Our Purpose If you come here, you will grow God is at work transforming our hearts, as we: 86

© 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. All Rights Reserved. 88 How are we ‘Called to Grow’: 1.In worship? 2.In our ministry to families with young children? 3.In ministry to an aging congregation? 4.As evangelists? 5.In service with time, talent and treasure? 6.Relationally and in community? 7.In our beliefs and practices? 8.In our resources to support and sustain these efforts: our budget, our staff, our facilities? Questions Being Explored 88

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