Welcome to Our Web-Call! August 27, 2015 2:00 pm Central Time Answering the Call: Beyond the Walls Our Guests Rev. Myra McFadden Senior Minister Unity of Kansas City North Rev. Lonnie Vanderslice Senior Minister UnityofSpirit.org If you’re having technical issues call (800) 644 -9070
August 27, 2015 2:00 pm Central Time Answering the Call: Beyond the Walls With Rev. Myra McFadden and Rev. Lonnie Vanderslice Look around and notice. Who isn’t there? How do we live our principles of unity and love with those who seem forgotten in our midst? Most ministers have plenty to do. They don’t need another "good idea" to implement. Yet, sometimes there’s a calling from the heart to minister in ways that can’t be ignored. It’s where our communities go beyond offering space, and instead desire to minister to those with unique needs for healing, peace and nurturance that changes lives. The Expansion Ministries of the future will answer this call and go beyond merely growing spiritual communities. They will minister to those who are underserved, forgotten and ignored. Compassion, honor and respect will be the foundation of these ministries that emulate the ministry of Jesus who dearly loved and served all people, bar none. “ Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.” I John 4:7.
Agenda Welcome and opening prayer Purpose of Unity Expansion Leaders Network Introducing our Guests: Myra McFadden and Lonnie Vanderslice Presentation and Q&A with Myra and Lonnie Next web-call Spiritual Zingers Closing prayer
Opening Prayer
If you’re having technical issues call (800) 644-9070
Unity Expansion Leaders Network Intention A network for sharing what’s working, what’s not, asking for ideas or support, and connecting with a mentor or coach.
This web-call is being recorded Previous Web-call Presentations www.unity.org/expansion • Needs of Expansion Leaders : Panel Discussion with EM Leaders May 15, 2014 • Church Finances Part 1 with Rev. Bruce Verkruyse, UWM CFO/COO August 7, 2014 • Steps to Creating a YFM Program with Rev. Diane Venzera September 23, 2014 • Church Finances Part 2 with Rev. Bruce Verkruyse, UWM CFO/COO October 29, 2014 7 Questions to Ask As You Start A New Ministry with Rev. Bonny Gilbert- Ashe & Christopher O'Brien Ashe - November 17, 2014 • Church Finances Part 3 with Rev. Bruce Verkruyse, UWM CFO/COO January 20, 2015 • Growing Your Expansion Ministry One S.T .E.P . At A Time with Mendhi Audlin, LUT - April 28, 2015
UWM Staff Supporting You Today Lonnie Vanderslice Marti Hayes Steve Colladay Expansion Volunteer Executive Assistant Expansion Coordinator
Introducing Our Guests Rev. Myra McFadden Senior Minister Unity of Kansas City North Rev. Lonnie Vanderslice Senior Minister UnityofSpirit.org
Q&A session with Myra and Lonnie follows their presentation Online Type a question or comment in the chat box on the right side of your screen. On your phone To ask a question or make a comment: Press *6, and you will be placed in queue.
Today’s Agenda First – Rev. Myra McFadden An established church , Unity of Kansas City North • Reaching out into the 12 Step community • Second – Rev. Lonnie Vanderslice An alternative ministry, Unity of Spirit • Outreach to women graduating addiction • treatment programs and prison Common denominator: Unity principles & recovery
Outreach: Within the Walls Unity of Kansas City North From within an established church ministry See a need • Respond from a compassionate heart • Conceptualizing • Board discussions • Planning • Pilot program • Assessment / Evaluation •
Living Serenity: Outreach to the Recovery Community
Supports: Order of Service Bookmarks
Marketing
Website http://www.unitykcnorth.org/630-pm-living-serenity.html
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Topics / Series
Outreach: Outside the Walls Unity of Spirit Specialized ministry born of personal healing experience Story in Unity Leader’s Journal 8/20/15 - “Thrice Blessed” http://www.unityleaders.org/building- community/thrice-blessed/ Serving a special population Women exiting treatment facilities and • prison 2 nd and 3 rd generation addicts • Families in transitional living spaces/shelters •
Ministry Goals Add the spiritual component to the • social/medical recovery model Personal spiritual development individuals • Spiritual community development •
HANDOUTS (Table of Contents labeled p.2-3)
Spiritual Development Program Purpose 1. To reinforce and strengthen the application of spiritual principles to everyday life; 2. To teach skills that promote healthy spiritual community; and 3. To develop emerging leaders to provide strong peer-based spiritual support for community members.
Challenges to Ministry On-site constraints Restricted to campus first several months • Anonymity & Safety – (domestic violence) • Transportation • Childcare provided • Individual needs Needs assessment - where are they currently • Emotional developmental level • Literacy level • Attention span •
Topic Selection and Approach Relevance to community issues Use of problems or events to drive • discussions Courts, warrants, custody issues, etc. • Health, medication, nutrition, etc. • Introduce Unity topic - tool to address • Adjust approach AND materials to the needs • of the community
Example: Eight Development Units (Description on pages labeled p.22-23) 1. Review 12 Step spiritual principles 2. Communication / Listening/Sharing 3. Self Care / Boundaries 4. Self-Inventory / Motives & Ethics 5. Codependency / Healthy Relationships 6. God (as YOU understand God) 7. Prayer and Meditation (various practices) 8. Service to others
Description of Units (p.22,23)
Spiritual Self-Assessment (pages labeled p.11 & 16) Measured in the following 7 areas: Relationship with a Higher Power • Living spiritually: Walking the Talk • Prayer and Meditation • Relationships and Spiritual Community • Sharing Experience Strength and Hope • Practice these Principles in all your affairs • Listening skills •
(pages labeled p.11 & 16)
Summary Adapt Unity principles and tools to special • populations Modify approach and topics to needs • Work within the community constraints and • framework • Measure progress Partner with Unity church's in the area for • services and classes
Q&A session with Myra and Lonnie Online Type a question or comment in the chat box on the right side of your screen. On your phone To ask a question or make a comment: Press *6, and you will be placed in queue.
Our Next Web-call Date/Time/Topic TBA
Spirit through us will now choose 3 folks on our call today for a personal message. Just know this is a message for YOU!
Your holiness reverses the laws of the world.
What you see in others you strengthen in yourself.
You are a child of God – and you act like one!
Closing Prayer
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