Description
The Lewis Center for Church Leadership shares that research has shown that frequently, activities that congregations offer do not connect with the actual needs and interests of people they are intended to reach. This comprehensive toolkit offers several informative videos and supporting supplemental materials that provide an understanding as to why this disconnect occurs and how to get (and keep) people actively engaged in congregational life.
Features
- Video presentations
- Outlines of key points
- Leading Ideas
- Narrated Presentations
- Listening Session Questions
- TED Talk Video Link
- 50 Ways to Increase Active Engagement
Practical Applications
- Watch the video, "The Art of Asking," with Dr. Ann A. Michel to learn strategies for successfully recruiting people in your congregation to serve and lead.
- Understanding that congregational involvement is related to the number and strength of relationships people have within their congregation, view and discuss the 21-minute video, "Connecting People through Affinity or Support Groups" with your leadership team. Afterward, review your small group programming and discuss how you can work together to improve it.
- Develop a year-round plan for congregational engagement by watching Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr.'s video, "Developing a Year-round Plan for Increasing Engagement."
