Innovation


In brief, we did find some common threads. These included a deeper understanding of how important it is to receive coaching. Or as we came to see it, if professional atheletes have a coach guiding them in every single game, why do we think those in ministry don't need someone from whom they can routinely get input. That outside perspective on what is being done and why is invaluable. We also so how much context of ministry matters to the particular froms that ministry will take. And one more key learning was how important support from the diocesan level is to the success of new initiatives.

This is just a thumbnail sketch of what we discovered. Next we will look at the vehicles (websites, books, conferences, etc.) for sharing the best practices as we discover others. We aren't looking for a new thing exactly, as the church has long done many things right even as we drop the ball in some areas. As one participant, Simon Bautista Betances put it, "Innovators point us to the past to show us the way to the future."
peace,
Frank+
The Rev. Frank Logue, Pastor

Labels: Episcopal Churches, ministry
4 Comments:
At 10/30/2008 10:42 AM,
November In My Soul said…
Who took the photos for you?
At 10/30/2008 9:08 PM,
Anonymous said…
Ha, Ha, Ha!!! (November in my soul)
Did you get to see St. Louis Cathedral? I have to say, it is one of my favorite places.
To walk into this cathedral is like waling into the most beautiful place on earth.
At 10/30/2008 9:10 PM,
Anonymous said…
OK, walking is better than waling (LOL)
At 10/31/2008 9:32 AM,
King of Peace said…
I got this guy who used to be a photojournalist to take them.
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