From Pastor-Centered to Congregation-Centered: Finding Joy in the Midst of an Uncertain Future
28 min 13 s
Rev. Peter Ilgenfritz
The starting point: A congregation living with uncertainty;
Building trust before solving problems (trust can’t be assumed);
Discovering the gifts already in the room;
Leadership development as a way of life;
Key role played by having a spirit of experimentation;
Peter explains his unique three-quarter-time pastoral model,
Specifics around establishing structures and communication patterns;
Examples of empowering music director and worship team to take on more leadership roles in planning and leading worship;
Discernment process that led to Peter renewing his contract to stay on as half-time “settled” pastor.
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