Communal Discernment in Organizational Planning: Interweaving, Inclusive and Incarnational Approaches to Missional Direction-Setting in Christian Churches and Organizations
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Issue Date
2012-02
Authors
Van Ginkel, Aileen Marilyn, 1957-
Advisor
Clark, Janet (Advisor)
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Thesis
Keywords
Church management
Mission of the church
Discernment
Prayer
Decision making
Strategic planning
Mission of the church
Discernment
Prayer
Decision making
Strategic planning
Citation
Van Ginkel, Aileen Marilyn. “Communal Discernment in Organizational Planning: Interweaving, Inclusive and Incarnational Approaches to Missional Direction-Setting in Christian Churches and Organizations.” D. Min., Tyndale University College & Seminary, 2012.
Abstract
This research project explores and illuminates ways that practices of communal discernment can be interwoven with organizational planning processes to help a church or organization gain greater clarity around missional direction, a heightened sense of unity around shared purposes, and assurance of God's leading presence. A qualitative research methodology was utilized to field-test an integrated approach to prayer and planning in three different settings. The research indicates that the adoption of interweaving, inclusive and incarnational approaches to missional direction-setting, with emphasis on Scripture-focused listening prayer, can help churches and organizations overcome the divide between "spiritual" and "worldly" practices that often hampers planning efforts, and also cultivate learning communities that seek to follow God's direction into God's mission.
Table of Contents
Introduction – Theological Rationale – Precedent Literature and Exemplars – Project and Methodology – Research Findings and Analysis – Summary and Conclusion
Publisher
Tyndale University College & Seminary
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Copyright, Aileen Marilyn Van Ginkel, managed by Tyndale University. All rights reserved.
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Alternative Title
Interweaving, Inclusive and Incarnational Approaches to Missional Direction-Setting in Christian Churches and Organizations