Inspired by the Hebrew prophet Elisha in 2 Kings 4, the Community Discovery Package helps faith communities understand community needs and identify assets that will support the development of transformational ministries.
DETAILS
Discover your community’s story and opportunities to develop innovative ministries with the Community Discovery Package. Along the way, you’ll meet new people, visit parts of your community you perhaps haven’t explored before, and develop a deeper understanding of all that God is doing around you.
COMMUNITY INTERVIEWS
Listen first, rather than rushing to solutions, by asking people in your community what needs and challenges they’re experiencing. Our guide to conducting community interviews will show you how to ask thoughtful questions that get to the heart of the beauty, joy, and stresses that exist in your community.
COMMUNITY RESEARCH
Get outside your building and explore the people and resources that are present in your broader community. You’ll research demographic data, where businesses and other amenities are located, housing types and prices, education levels, and more.
ASSET MAPPING
The learning journey cannot stop at identifying needs and challenges. You’ll also identify ministry assets in your context including local institutions, skills and knowledge of local residents, local associations, physical infrastructure, economic resources, and historical and cultural resources.
GUIDED GROUP DISCUSSION
Collaboration is key to innovating faithfully. The Community Discovery Package is designed to be used by a diverse group of at least 5-10 people within your faith community. We suggest the group work through the materials over one month. You’ll meet twice to debrief and discuss what you’re learning before discerning next steps.
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Interview community members to learn about their gifts, needs, and challenges.
Conduct research to uncover the people and resources that are present (or absent) in your geographic community.
Discover assets that already exist in your community and are key ingredients for transformational ministry.
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You’ll receive all the materials you need for three activities and two group meetings, plus one, 30-minute coaching session with a trained consultant who will guide your faith community to discern next steps.
Starting at $100
All the materials you need for three activities and two group meetings, plus one, 60-minute coaching session with a trained consultant. We’ll help you synthesize the information your group gathered, consider how to gain buy-in, and identify actionable next steps.
Starting at $150
All the materials you need for three activities and two group meetings, plus you’ll meet with a trained consultant for four, one-hour coaching sessions. We’ll help you identify emerging ministry ideas, name hoped-for outcomes, introduce you to ministry prototyping, and guide you to develop a strategy for moving the idea forward.
Starting at $400
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