Yesterday was Day 2 of the BOM Mid Quad Training Event in Denver. The morning was a back and forth between presentation from Bishop Hagiya of The Pacific Northwest Conference and conversation in response at our tables with others from our annual conference. In the afternoon we self-selected into affinity groups for conversation and the evening brought jurisdiction meetings.
I found Bishop Hagiya’s presentations to be the most significant part of Day 2. Here are some of the highlights:
The Changing Context of Ministry – Download full presentation (PDF)
- The world around us has changed.
- Our United Methodist Church must change and diversify.
- Expectations of Clergy
- To create a culture of growth and outreach for the local church
- To move from a culture of maintenance to transformation and discipleship making
A Systems Approach to Clergy Effectiveness – Download full presentation (PDF)
- “Be steady in purpose, but flexible in strategy” – Gil Rendle Adage
- We must foster a culture of innovation and risk taking.
- What we must discover through experimentation and innovation are the new strategies that will fulfill our mission
- Bishop/Cabinet must be aligned with the Board of Ordained Ministry
- Bishop and Cabinet – Appoints and supervises; How many and what type of clergy are needed
- Board of Ordained Ministry – Credentials, commissions, ordains; Determination and selection of gifts and graces
Leadership Traits of High Effective United Methodist Pastors – Download full presentation (PDF)
- Research Question: “What traits, qualities, or characteristics, if any, do highly effective and successful United Methodist Church ministers exhibit specifically in regard to growth of their churches when compared to less effective United Methodist Church ministers?”
- There was significant correlation between high effective clergy and
- emotional intelligence
- church size and vitality
- self-ranking (humility)
Rev. Andrew Conard 