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Intentional Discipleship Systems Training

Location: online

Participants may choose either day (identical presentations)

October 14 from 7  - 8:30 pm followed by a 30 minutes Q/A for those who want to stay on.
October 15 from 10 - 11:30 am followed by a 30 minute Q/A for those who want to stay on.  
 
 
Topics: 

“How” of forming disciples (Rev. Dr. Scott Hughes – Executive Director of Congregational Vitality and Intentional Discipleship)

  • Explore shifts in mindset and intention
    • Conversion to sanctification
    • Make to form disciples
    • Programming to everything is formational
    • Church structure
    • Faith formation across the lifespan

“How” of growing generous disciples (Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane – Director of Stewardship and Generosity)

  • Explore shifts in mindset and intention
    • Shift to Donor-Centered Approach
    • Shift to Emphasis on Impact
    • Shift to Focus on Stories

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