“Without a vision the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). This rather dramatic scripture verse underlines the reality that organisations, communities and even individuals who are not future orientated will lose momentum and hope. Rather than striving towards a better tomorrow, one can stagnate and become maintenance focused. At best, the status Read more…
The following offers a simple checklist as parishes begin adjusting to building up a community through non-gathered approaches. We appreciate some communities are well on the way. Step One: Prayer and Self-care Keep or develop a routine of daily prayer, giving over worries and stresses to our God. This is Read more…
We are probably all familiar with the word discernment. We speak of people discerning their vocation. Perhaps in a church meeting, people speak of the need to take time to discern. And we are in the midst of phase two of Plenary 2020, where we are considering six national themes Read more…
In 2020, we all experienced an Easter like no other. We experienced the journey from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday in our homes watching various Easter liturgies on the television or live streamed on our computers. We heard Easter messages from our leaders about how the life, death and resurrection Read more…
Collaboration is one of the buzz words of church life. Leaders want to be known for good consultation and engaging with their communities and teams. Yet collaboration means different things to different people. For instance, just because a leader consults widely before making a decision about a goal does not Read more…