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Subject: Re: [SCVLP] Fwd: NEED YOUR INPUT! Out of the Box Notes Aug 12 -
 ACTION ITEMS INCLUDED
From: Pastor Anne Carlson <pastor-anne@newcreationchurch-sj.org>
To: SCVLP group <scvlp@googlegroups.com>
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Hi all,
Just a quick reminder that we are gathering tomorrow at noon at Christ the
Good Shepherd.  Please bring your own lunch if you want one.  The
discussion will include a brief check-in and then the follow discussion
questions.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Blessings
Anne. dean


On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Carol Been <cbeen181@gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear colleagues and friends!
>
> A bit of explanation of the notes Ann sent to everyone.
>
> At the June 1st Thursday meeting a group (names listed below) was charged
> with thinking Out of the Box around sharing resources with the goal of
> revitalizing our congregations and leaders.
>
> We have had two deeply thoughtful and honest conversations about working
> together to become a more vital Christian (Lutheran) presence in the
> Valley, discussing our passion for such an effort, the challenges and the
> possibilities.
>
> At the next 1st Thursday gathering we wanted to expand the conversation t=
o
> include all of you. Our goal is to have every congregation represented by
> clergy or a key lay leader.
>
> In preparation for that meeting, here are some questions to ponder:
>
>    - What currently invigorates you in the church? your work?
>
>
>    - What pains you? What do you ache for?
>    - In the church
>       - In the world
>
>
>    -  What is your dream / vision?
>    - For the church
>       - For the world
>
>
>    - What fuels your passion? What is the greatest passion killer?
>
> We believe this is an important conversation and we want everyone to have
> a chance to participate. Eventually we want to include broader
> participation and input from members of our congregations to join the
> conversation.
>
> So expect a call with a special invite - your voice is important! If you
> can't make it, think about someone from your congregation who should be
> invited.
>
> Hope to see you Thursday, September 4, 12-2pm at Christ the Good Shepherd
> in San Jose.
>
> Carol
>
> * The group is made of up clergy and laity: Peggy White, Carol Been, Jim
> Friedrich, Randy Presuhn, Jay Everson. Cristina Beauchemin, Jim *Clark**-=
**Moore
> *and *Joan Randall*
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 1:21 PM, Pastor Anne Carlson <
> pastor-anne@newcreationchurch-sj.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>> Carol has done such a great job of summarizing where the team has taken
>> the conversation that I thought it would be great to get it out to you a=
ll
>> in preparation for our next First Thursday on September 4th -- noon - 2:=
00
>> byolunch.  We will meet at Christ the Good Shepherd.  Does anyone need
>> directions?
>>
>> Blessings
>> Anne, dean
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Carol Been <cbeen181@gmail.com>
>> Date: Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 1:36 PM
>> Subject: NEED YOUR INPUT! Out of the Box Notes Aug 12 - ACTION ITEMS
>> INCLUDED
>> To: Randy Presuhn <randy_presuhn@mindspring.com>
>> Cc: Pastor Anne Carlson <pastor-anne@newcreationchurch-sj.org>, Peggy
>> White <revpegsv@pacbell.net>, Jim Friedrich <jfpeacepr@gmail.com>, Jim
>> Clarke-Moore <gijim007@sbcglobal.net>, Jay Everson <
>> jeverson@techmentor.com>, "JRANDALL@sunny4care.com" <
>> JRANDALL@sunny4care.com>, Joan Randall <jrandall@frontporch.net>,
>> CristinaBeauchemin <cristina.beauchemin@newcreationchurch-sj.org>, Anne
>> Carlson <pastor-anne@comcast.net>
>>
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>>
>> Great discussion this week. Below is my best attempt at capturing what w=
e
>> discussed.
>>
>>
>> I placed the outreach list at the top so you can easily remember who you
>> are inviting to Sept 4th First Thursday.
>>
>>
>> The section entitled *Discussion Summary / What we want to achieve *may
>> help when you call the pastors. Saying something like:
>>
>>
>> *Draft Script: As a group we've been charged with discussing how we migh=
t
>> work collaboratively to connect our congregations/members and impact the
>> community by sharing resources with the goal of being a more vital
>> progressive Christian (Lutheran) presence in the Valley. At our next
>> meeting we will present our ideas but more importantly we need you to jo=
in
>> the conversation. Will you commit to being present on Sept 4th? (time an=
d
>> location?)*
>>
>>
>> The section entitled* Presentation at Sept 4th* includes a number of
>> questions we generated for the group to discuss. We can't discuss all th=
e
>> questions, I believe it needs to be paired down!
>>
>>
>> *Suggestion: It may be helpful to give let people know that we will send
>> the discussion questions in advance and ask them to think about them and
>> also what dreams and visions God has for God's people that inspires them=
.*
>>
>> *NOTES - August 12*
>> Attending: Peggy White, Carol Been, Jim Friedrich, Randy Presuhn, Jay
>> Everson. Absent: Cristina Beauchemin, Jim *Clark**-**Moore, Joan Randall=
*
>>
>> 1. Action items:
>>
>> Personal invitations to each pastor in the conference to attend the next
>> 1st Thursday, September 4th and discuss revitalization project proposal.
>> List of assignments
>>
>> =C2=B7         Peggy White
>>
>> o   David Bonde
>>
>> o   Joan Randall
>>
>> o   Jim Clark-Moore
>>
>> =C2=B7         Carol Been
>>
>> o   John Freesemann
>>
>> o   John Sullivan
>>
>> =C2=B7         Jim Friedrich
>>
>> *o   **Derek Engfelt*
>>
>> o   John Goldstein
>>
>> o   David Schick
>>
>> o   Bob McKee
>>
>> =C2=B7         Randy Presuhn
>>
>> o   Gabby Schroeder
>>
>> o   David Dahl
>>
>> o   *Eduardo* Trejo
>>
>> o   Manda Truchinski
>>
>> =C2=B7         Jay Everson
>>
>> o   Anne Carlson
>>
>> o   Cristina Baucheman
>>
>> =C2=B7         Congregations in transition
>>
>> o   Faith Lutheran
>>
>> o   Prince of Peace
>>
>> o   Our Saviors
>>
>>
>> *2. Reviewed Goals (last meeting notes)*
>>
>>    - Add/emphasize:
>>
>> o   projects that are beyond the resources of one congregation (avoid
>> the work "project")
>>
>> o   Intentional about fostering a culture of cooperation
>>
>> o   Connecting what we do to our faith
>>
>> o   Identify areas of passion that are shared - areas of engagement.
>> Possible tracks of engagement:
>>
>> =C2=A7  Justice
>>
>> =C2=A7  Music
>>
>> =C2=A7  Youth
>>
>> =C2=A7  Topic: How It Works?  Does Faith Matter?
>>
>> =C2=A7  Finances
>>
>> =C2=A7  Council Presidents
>>
>> o   Revitalize individuals who will revitalize their congregation
>>
>>    -  Framing / Marketing - how to get people to attend
>>
>> o   Avoid "church" speak
>>
>> o   Highlight
>>
>> =C2=A7  Reason for being involved
>>
>> =C2=A7  How it makes a difference?
>>
>> =C2=A7  Why does my faith matter?
>>
>>    - Careful about follow up
>>
>> o   Plan for connecting people
>>
>> o   Address challenges
>>
>> *3. Discussion Summary - **Our vision...*
>>
>>    - Connect people and impact community with the goal of being a more
>>    vital Christian (Lutheran) progressive presence in the Valley.
>>    - Be visible in a way that challenges the "popular" understanding of
>>    Christianity (Lutheran).
>>    - Make the experience / encounter something that
>>
>> o   makes a difference
>>
>> o   is contagious
>>
>> o   allows us to go deeper with one another - share gifts and challenges
>>
>> o   creates an atmosphere of collaboration
>>
>> o   includes learning, action and reflection - focus on meaning
>>
>> o   is sustainable - clear plan for follow-up
>>
>> o   equips people to go back to their congregation - how can I
>> replicate/multiply/apply
>>
>> *4. Presentation at Sept 4  Clergy Group*
>>
>> =C2=B7         Brief introduction of our process
>>
>>           Engage leaders in the following questions
>>
>>    - What currently invigorates you in the church? your work?
>>
>>
>>    - What pains you? What do you ache for?
>>
>> o   In the church
>>
>> o   In the world
>>
>>    -  What is your dream / vision?
>>
>> o   For the church
>>
>> o   For the world
>>
>> =C2=B7         What fuels your passion? What is the greatest passion kil=
ler?
>>
>> =C2=B7         Sanity Check - present our vision (see where it connects =
with
>> theirs, where it differs)
>>
>> =C2=B7         Discuss next steps - engage lay leaders / councils
>>
>>
>>
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div>Hi all,</div><div>Just a quick reminder that we are g=
athering tomorrow at noon at Christ the Good Shepherd.=C2=A0 Please bring y=
our own lunch if you want one.=C2=A0 The discussion will include a brief ch=
eck-in and then the follow=C2=A0discussion questions.</div>
<div>Looking forward to seeing everyone there.</div><div>Blessings</div><di=
v>Anne. dean=C2=A0</div></div><div class=3D"gmail_extra"><br><br><div class=
=3D"gmail_quote">On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Carol Been <span dir=3D"l=
tr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:cbeen181@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">cbeen181@gm=
ail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1p=
x #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir=3D"ltr"><font><span style=3D"font-f=
amily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Dear colleagues and friends!<br><br>A bit=
 of explanation of the notes Ann sent to everyone.</span></font><font><span=
 style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style=3D"font=
-weight:normal"><span style=3D"color:windowtext"> <br>



<br>At the June 1st Thursday meeting a group (names listed below) </span></=
span></font></span></font><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,=
sans-serif">was charged with thinking Out of the Box around sharing resourc=
es with the goal of revitalizing our congregations and leaders.</span></fon=
t><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>



<br></span></font><div><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,san=
s-serif">We
 have had two deeply thoughtful and honest conversations about working=20
together to become a more vital Christian (Lutheran) presence in the=20
Valley, discussing our passion for such an effort, the challenges and=20
the possibilities.<br>

<br></span></font></div><div><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helveti=
ca,sans-serif">At
 the next 1st Thursday gathering we wanted to expand the conversation to
 include all of you. Our goal is to have every congregation represented=20
by clergy or a key lay leader.<br>

<br></span></font></div><div><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helveti=
ca,sans-serif">In preparation for that meeting, here are some questions to =
ponder:<br></span></font></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><div><font><span style=3D"f=
ont-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font><font><span style=3D"f=
ont-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font><ul>

<li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font>What
currently invigorates you in the church? your work?</font></span></font></l=
i></ul><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font>

</font></span></font></div><ul><div><li><font><span style=3D"font-family:ar=
ial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font>What pains
you? What do you ache for?</font></span></font><font><span style=3D"font-fa=
mily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font><font><span style=3D"font-fa=
mily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font></li></div><ul><li><font><sp=
an style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font>In the
church</font></span></font><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica=
,sans-serif"></span></font><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica=
,sans-serif"><font><span><span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch=
:normal"></span></span></font></span></font></li>

<li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><spa=
n><span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;f=
ont-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"></span></span>=
In the world</font></span></font><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,hel=
vetica,sans-serif"></span></font>

</li></ul></ul><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"=
></span></font><ul><div><li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetic=
a,sans-serif"><font><span><span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-style:norm=
al;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretc=
h:normal">=C2=A0</span></span>What is your
dream / vision?</font></span></font><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,=
helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,=
helvetica,sans-serif"></span></font></li></div><ul><li><font><span style=3D=
"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font>For the
church</font></span></font><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica=
,sans-serif"></span></font><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica=
,sans-serif"><font><span><span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-style:norma=
l;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch=
:normal"></span></span></font></span></font></li>

<li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><spa=
n><span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;f=
ont-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"></span></span>=
For the
world</font></span></font></li></ul></ul><div><ul><li><font><span style=3D"=
font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font>What fuels
your passion? What is the greatest passion killer?</font></span></font></li=
></ul><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span><=
/font></div><p style=3D"margin-bottom:0pt">We
 believe this is an important conversation and we want everyone to have a
 chance to participate. Eventually we want to include broader participation=
 and input from members of our congregations to join the conversation.<br><=
/p><p style=3D"margin-bottom:0pt">So expect a call with a special invite - =
your=20
voice is important! If you can&#39;t make it, think about someone from your=
=20
congregation who should be invited.<br>

</p><p style=3D"margin-bottom:0pt">Hope to see you Thursday, September 4, 1=
2-2pm at Christ the Good Shepherd in San Jose.</p><p style=3D"margin-bottom=
:0pt">Carol<br></p><p style=3D"margin-bottom:0pt"><font><span style=3D"font=
-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,=
helvetica,sans-serif"><font><span style=3D"font-weight:normal"><span style=
=3D"color:windowtext">* The group is made of up clergy and laity: Peggy Whi=
te,
Carol Been, Jim Friedrich, Randy Presuhn, Jay Everson. Cristina </span><spa=
n style=3D"color:windowtext">Beauchemin, Jim </span><i><span style=3D"color=
:windowtext;font-style:normal">Clark</span></i><span><i><span style=3D"colo=
r:windowtext">-</span></i></span><i><span style=3D"color:windowtext;font-st=
yle:normal">Moore<i> </i></span></i><span style=3D"color:windowtext;font-st=
yle:normal">and </span><i><span style=3D"color:windowtext;font-style:normal=
">Joan Randall</span></i></span></font></span></font></span></font></p>

</div></div><div class=3D"gmail_extra"><br><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">O=
n Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 1:21 PM, Pastor Anne Carlson <span dir=3D"ltr">&lt;<=
a href=3D"mailto:pastor-anne@newcreationchurch-sj.org" target=3D"_blank">pa=
stor-anne@newcreationchurch-sj.org</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>

<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;padding=
-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);border-left-width:1px;border-l=
eft-style:solid"><div dir=3D"ltr"><div>Hi all,</div><div>Carol has done suc=
h a great job of summarizing where the team has taken the conversation that=
 I thought it would be great to get it out to you all in preparation for ou=
r next First Thursday on September 4th -- noon - 2:00 byolunch.=C2=A0 We wi=
ll meet at Christ the Good Shepherd.=C2=A0 Does anyone need directions?</di=
v>


<div><br></div><div>Blessings</div><div>Anne, dean<br><br></div><div class=
=3D"gmail_quote"><div>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b c=
lass=3D"gmail_sendername">Carol Been</b> <span dir=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"m=
ailto:cbeen181@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">cbeen181@gmail.com</a>&gt;</spa=
n><br>


Date: Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 1:36 PM<br>Subject: NEED YOUR INPUT! Out of the =
Box Notes Aug 12 - ACTION ITEMS INCLUDED<br></div><div><div>To: Randy Presu=
hn &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:randy_presuhn@mindspring.com" target=3D"_blank">ra=
ndy_presuhn@mindspring.com</a>&gt;<br>


Cc: Pastor Anne Carlson &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:pastor-anne@newcreationchurch=
-sj.org" target=3D"_blank">pastor-anne@newcreationchurch-sj.org</a>&gt;, Pe=
ggy White &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:revpegsv@pacbell.net" target=3D"_blank">rev=
pegsv@pacbell.net</a>&gt;, Jim Friedrich &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:jfpeacepr@gm=
ail.com" target=3D"_blank">jfpeacepr@gmail.com</a>&gt;, Jim Clarke-Moore &l=
t;<a href=3D"mailto:gijim007@sbcglobal.net" target=3D"_blank">gijim007@sbcg=
lobal.net</a>&gt;, Jay Everson &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:jeverson@techmentor.co=
m" target=3D"_blank">jeverson@techmentor.com</a>&gt;, &quot;<a href=3D"mail=
to:JRANDALL@sunny4care.com" target=3D"_blank">JRANDALL@sunny4care.com</a>&q=
uot; &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:JRANDALL@sunny4care.com" target=3D"_blank">JRAND=
ALL@sunny4care.com</a>&gt;, Joan Randall &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:jrandall@fro=
ntporch.net" target=3D"_blank">jrandall@frontporch.net</a>&gt;, CristinaBea=
uchemin &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:cristina.beauchemin@newcreationchurch-sj.org"=
 target=3D"_blank">cristina.beauchemin@newcreationchurch-sj.org</a>&gt;, An=
ne Carlson &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:pastor-anne@comcast.net" target=3D"_blank"=
>pastor-anne@comcast.net</a>&gt;<br>


<br><br><div dir=3D"ltr"><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,s=
ans-serif">

</span></font><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial=
,helvetica,sans-serif">Hi all,</span></font></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><fon=
t><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font>=
</p>



<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,san=
s-serif">Great discussion this week. Below is my best attempt at capturing =
what we discussed.</span></font></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span styl=
e=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br>



</span></font></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span style=3D"font-family:a=
rial,helvetica,sans-serif">I placed the outreach list at the top so you can=
 easily remember who you are inviting to Sept 4th First Thursday.</span></f=
ont></p>



<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,san=
s-serif"><br></span></font></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span style=3D"=
font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">The section entitled <u><b>Discussi=
on Summary / What we want to achieve </b></u>may help when you call the pas=
tors. Saying something like:</span></font></p>



<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><i><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,=
sans-serif"><br></span></font></i></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margi=
n-left:40px"><b><i><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-se=
rif">Draft Script: As a group we&#39;ve been charged with discussing how we=
 might work collaboratively to connect
our congregations/members and impact the community by sharing resources wit=
h the goal of being a more vital progressive Christian (Lutheran)
presence in the Valley. At our next meeting we will present our ideas but m=
ore importantly we need you to join the conversation. Will you commit to be=
ing present on Sept 4th? (time and location?)</span></font></i></b>

</p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica=
,sans-serif"><br></span></font></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span style=
=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">The section entitled<u> <b>Pres=
entation at Sept 4th</b></u> includes a number of questions we generated fo=
r the group to discuss. We can&#39;t discuss all the questions, I believe i=
t needs to be paired down! <br>



</span></font></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span style=3D"font-family:a=
rial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></font></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal" sty=
le=3D"margin-left:40px"><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sa=
ns-serif"><i><b>Suggestion: It may be helpful to give let people know that =
we will send the discussion questions in advance and ask them to think abou=
t them and also what dreams and visions God has for God&#39;s people that i=
nspires them.</b></i><br>



</span></font></p><p style=3D"margin-left:0in"><font><span style=3D"font-fa=
mily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>NOTES -
August 12</b></span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helve=
tica,sans-serif">



</span></font><h3><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-ser=
if"><span style=3D"font-weight:normal"><span style=3D"color:windowtext">Att=
ending: Peggy White,
Carol Been, Jim Friedrich, Randy Presuhn, Jay Everson. Absent: Cristina </s=
pan><span style=3D"color:windowtext">Beauchemin, Jim </span><em><span style=
=3D"color:windowtext;font-style:normal">Clark</span></em><span><i><span sty=
le=3D"color:windowtext">-</span></i></span><em><span style=3D"color:windowt=
ext;font-style:normal">Moore, Joan Randall</span></em></span><span style=3D=
"color:windowtext"></span></span></font></h3>



<font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial=
,helvetica,sans-serif">1. Action items:</span></font></p><font><span style=
=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial=
,helvetica,sans-serif">Personal invitations to each
pastor in the conference to attend the next 1st Thursday, September 4th and
discuss revitalization project proposal. List of assignments</span></font><=
/p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.25in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"line-height:norm=
al;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjus=
t:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0
</span></span>Peggy White</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>David Bonde</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Joan Randall</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-famil=
y:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Jim
Clark-Moore</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helveti=
ca,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.25in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"line-height:norm=
al;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjus=
t:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0
</span></span>Carol Been</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:=
arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>John
Freesemann</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetic=
a,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>John
Sullivan</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,=
sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.25in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"line-height:norm=
al;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjus=
t:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0
</span></span>Jim <span>Friedrich</span></span></font></p><font><span style=
=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong><span style=3D"font-weight:normal">=
<span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:nor=
mal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=
=A0
</span></span></span></strong><strong><span style=3D"font-weight:normal">De=
rek Engfelt</span></strong><strong><span style=3D"font-weight:normal"></spa=
n></strong></span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helveti=
ca,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>John
Goldstein</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica=
,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>David Schick</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-famil=
y:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Bob McKee</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:a=
rial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.25in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"line-height:norm=
al;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjus=
t:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0
</span></span>Randy Presuhn</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Gabby
Schroeder</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica=
,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>David Dahl</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:=
arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:nor=
mal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adju=
st:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span></span><em><span style=3D"font-style:normal">Eduardo</span></=
em><span><i> </i></span><span>Trejo</span></span></font></p><font><span sty=
le=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Manda
Truchinski</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetic=
a,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.25in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"line-height:norm=
al;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjus=
t:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0
</span></span>Jay Everson</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Anne Carlson</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-famil=
y:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Cristina
Baucheman</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica=
,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.25in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"line-height:norm=
al;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjus=
t:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0
</span></span>Congregations
in transition</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helve=
tica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Faith Lutheran</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Prince of
Peace</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,san=
s-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Our Saviors</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>2. Reviewed Goals (last meeting notes)<br><=
/b></span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-=
serif">

</span></font><ul><li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans=
-serif"><span><span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-style:normal;font-vari=
ant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"></=
span></span>Add/emphasize: </span></font></li>



</ul><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>projects
that are beyond the resources of one congregation (avoid the work &quot;pro=
ject&quot;)</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helveti=
ca,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Intentional
about fostering a culture of cooperation</span></font></p><font><span style=
=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Connecting what
we do to our faith</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,=
helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Identify
areas of passion that are shared - areas of engagement. Possible tracks of
engagement:</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helveti=
ca,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.5in"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=A7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0
</span></span>Justice</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:ari=
al,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.5in"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=A7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0
</span></span>Music</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial=
,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.5in"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=A7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0
</span></span>Youth</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial=
,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.5in"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=A7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0
</span></span>Topic: How
It Works? <span>=C2=A0</span>Does Faith Matter?</span></font></p><font><spa=
n style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.5in"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=A7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0
</span></span>Finances</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:ar=
ial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.5in"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=A7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0
</span></span>Council Presidents</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font=
-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Revitalize
individuals who will revitalize their congregation</span></font></p><font><=
span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><ul><li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans=
-serif"><span><span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-style:normal;font-vari=
ant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal">=
=C2=A0</span></span>Framing /
Marketing - how to get people to attend</span></font></li></ul><font><span =
style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Avoid
&quot;church&quot; speak</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:=
arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Highlight</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:a=
rial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.5in"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=A7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0
</span></span>Reason for
being involved</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helv=
etica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.5in"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=A7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0
</span></span>How it makes
a difference?</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helve=
tica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.5in"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=A7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0
</span></span>Why does my
faith matter?</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helve=
tica,sans-serif">

</span></font><ul><li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans=
-serif"><span><span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-style:normal;font-vari=
ant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"></=
span></span>Careful
about follow up</span></font></li></ul><font><span style=3D"font-family:ari=
al,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Plan for
connecting people </span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,=
helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Address
challenges</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetic=
a,sans-serif">

</span></font><p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:0pt"><font><spa=
n style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>3. Discussion Summary=
 - </b><b>Our vision...</b></span></font>

</p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></f=
ont><ul><li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Co=
nnect
people and impact community with the goal of being a more vital Christian (=
Lutheran)
progressive presence in the Valley.</span></font></li><li><font><span style=
=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Be visible
in a way that challenges the &quot;popular&quot; understanding of Christian=
ity
(Lutheran).</span></font></li><li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,he=
lvetica,sans-serif">Make the
experience / encounter something that </span></font>

</li></ul><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></sp=
an></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family:ari=
al,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-styl=
e:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-=
stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>makes a
difference</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetic=
a,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>is contagious</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>allows us to
go deeper with one another - share gifts and challenges</span></font></p><f=
ont><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>creates an
atmosphere of collaboration</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>includes
learning, action and reflection - focus on meaning</span></font></p><font><=
span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>is sustainable
- clear plan for follow-up</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-famil=
y:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1in"><font><span style=3D"font-family=
:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-=
style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;f=
ont-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>equips
people to go back to their congregation - how can I replicate/multiply/appl=
y</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-se=
rif">

</span></font><p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D"margin-bottom:0pt"><font><spa=
n style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><b>4. Presentation
at Sept 4 <span>=C2=A0</span>Clergy Group</b></span></font></p><font><span =
style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-bottom:0pt"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=
 </span></span>Brief introduction of our process</span></font></p>



<p style=3D"margin-bottom:0pt"><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helve=
tica,sans-serif">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Eng=
age
leaders in the following questions </span></font></p><font><span style=3D"f=
ont-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><ul><li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans=
-serif">What
currently invigorates you in the church? your work?</span></font></li></ul>=
<font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><ul><li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans=
-serif">What pains
you? What do you ache for? </span></font></li></ul><font><span style=3D"fon=
t-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.25in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>In the
church</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sa=
ns-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.25in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>In the world</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-famil=
y:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><ul><li><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans=
-serif"><span><span style=3D"line-height:normal;font-style:normal;font-vari=
ant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal">=
=C2=A0</span></span>What is your
dream / vision? </span></font></li></ul><font><span style=3D"font-family:ar=
ial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.25in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>For the
church</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sa=
ns-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:1.25in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>o<span style=3D"line-height:normal;fo=
nt-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust:non=
e;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>For the
world</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,san=
s-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-left:0.75in"><font><span style=3D"font-fam=
ily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"line-height:norm=
al;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjus=
t:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=
=A0
</span></span>What fuels
your passion? What is the greatest passion killer?</span></font></p><font><=
span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-bottom:0pt"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Sanity Check
- present our vision (see where it connects with theirs, where it differs)<=
br></span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-=
serif">

</span></font><p style=3D"margin-bottom:0pt"><font><span style=3D"font-fami=
ly:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span>=C2=B7<span style=3D"line-height:norma=
l;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size-adjust=
:none;font-stretch:normal">=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0
</span></span>Discuss next
steps - engage lay leaders / councils</span></font></p><font><span style=3D=
"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

</span></font><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><font><span style=3D"font-family:arial=
,helvetica,sans-serif">=C2=A0</span></font></p><font><span style=3D"font-fa=
mily:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">

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