Breaking Ground for the Seed of the Gospel

Longing to Belong/Relational Healing

Most churches experiences periods of strife and transition where the hard, rocky soil of conflict must be broken so the church can move forward effectively.

Our Longing to Belong/Relational Healing process is specifically designed to equip and empower you to navigate safely through periods of transition and conflict as you move forward into future ministry together.

Plowpoint's Congregational Health Specialists utilize the following to determine what is needed for you to reclaim God's promising future for your church:

• Core biblical teaching utilizing the study Longing to Belong
• Development of a relational covenant
• Facilitated storytelling
• Identification of key issues
• Personal coaching sessions with pastoral leadership

Approximate length: 8-10 weeks including a full-day Longing to Belong workshop

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Stepping in the Stream/Biblical Visioning

Too often in our churches and ministries, we get so busy doing the "good things" we can't get to the "God-things" God has uniquely called us to do.

Our Stepping in the Stream/Biblical Visioning process is designed to lead you, as a ministry leaders and a congregation, to implement key ministry strategies by discerning God's vision and purpose for your church.

Plowpoint's Congregational Health Specialists utilize a biblical model rooted in the recovery of the spiritual disciplines to equip and empower your key leaders to discern how to get - and stay in- the stream of God's will.

Approximate length: 8 sessions over 3-4 months

OR 2 day retreat with 3 month follow-up.

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Ministry Transitions

In the life and ministries of every congregation, there comes a time when we must say goodbye to key leaders, pastors, and even aspects of ministry. And regardless of the circumstances, these changes can be challenging for your congregation and leadership.

Plowpoint's Congregational Health Specialists are specifically trained to equip you as a congregation and as leaders to move smoothly and effectively through critical periods of transition. As a result, you will be able to have healthy closure with one stage of ministry so you can give birth to new beginnings together.

Approximate length: 2 day retreat OR 4 sessions

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Ministry Team Staff Development

To be an effective ministry team, every church needs clearly defined and communicated expectations and boundaries to strengthen and protect your life and ministry.

Plowpoint's Congregational Health Specialists work directly with your key leadership and staff to evaluate existing and develop new policy and practices that are rooted in biblical models. As a result, the leadership and staff of your church will be better able to maximize both their relationships and their ministry together.

Specific focus for development may include, but may not be limited to:

• Development of a relational covenant for staff and key leadership
• Development and/or review and modification of ministry descriptions
• Development and/or review and modification of policies and procedures
• Ministry team development and training

Approximate length: 20-30 hours based on needs.

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Leadership Retreats

Every staff and leadership team needs sacred space and time to "push away" or retreat to focus on the key questions: "Who are we and what is God calling us to do?"

Plowpoint's Congregational Health Specialists facilitate and equip your staff and/or key leaders to form and ultimately perform as a team according to God's vision and calling for your ministry. However, instead of simply "getting you through," we equip you to utilize a biblical process that can be applied repeatedly throughout your ministries. Additionally, we work with you to design the retreat format and content to meet your specific needs.

Approximate length: 1-3 day retreats

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Regional Congregational Services Team Training

With the growth and expansion of the services we offer to churches, Plowpoint is frequently asked: "How can we have access to your services in our area?"

Plowpoint is committed to expanding the reach of our Congregational Services to churches in various regions throughout the nation. Additionally, we want to improve accessibility of these services to all churches regardless of their location or available resources.

In fulfilling this commitment, Plowpoint trains and certifies teams of individuals to serve as Congregational Health Specialists for regional teams in your area. These teams, though Plowpoint trained and certified, will be resourced by various groups, such as regional judicatory agencies, to churches in your area.

Regional Teams of Congregational Health Specialists are trained and certified in Plowpoint's own Congregational Services models including:

• Longing to Belong/Relational Healing
• Stepping in the Stream/Strategic Visioning
• Healthy Goodbye-Healthy Hello/Ministry Transitions
• Leadership Retreats.

Individuals trained as Congregational Health Specialists receive 40 hours of direct instruction as well as video resources and role-playing incorporating the models described above. Additionally, each Regional Team receives ongoing support by teleconference, email, and phone consultation with Plowpoint staff, regular updates of all materials and processes and annual quality assurance visits.

Approximate length: Over 40 hours of direct instruction and yearly contract for ongoing support and continuing education.

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