When groups first try a consensus approach to discernment they can come up against obstacles. Today I start to look at 8 struggles that prevent consensus decision-making from being effective. Better still I offer responses to each of them! Other common resistance points are covered in Chapter 6 of The Church Guide For Making Decisions Together … Continue reading “9 reasons you may struggle to bring change – and what to do about it! (Pt 1)”
This guest post on change to consensus is from Rev (Deacon) Sandy Boyce of the Uniting Church in Australia. Sandy is President of the DIAKONIA World Federation – http://www.diakonia-world.org The change to consensus by the Executive of the DIAKONIA World Federation has been a huge positive. Change from a traditional meeting format to using the tools of … Continue reading “The World Deacons Executive change to consensus”
Where are the leaders who are ready to show some courage? Where are those who will risk losing everything for the sake of the reign of God? People are tired of the fighting I talk with a lot of people from around the world. Many come from churches where there are major disputes. Most Christians … Continue reading “Enough! It’s time to show some courage.”
The Asian Ecumenical Institute The Asian Ecumenical Institute involved 25 young Christian leaders. They met for a month in Yangon, Myanmar in September / October 2017. The aims of the Ecumenical Institute include to introduce young leaders to other churches, the issues that these churches face and to how churches can work together. I delivered … Continue reading “Asian Ecumenical Institute Studies Consensus Discernment”
Looking for a better way to make decisions in your organization or faith group? Tired of using tools from the 1800’s to make crucial decisions today? Making Church Decisions is for people who want to learn about consensus based decision-making. We want churches to make decisions in ways that are respectful, highly engaging and get results. We invite you … Continue reading “Welcome”
