Building Participation and Engaging Members

Studies show that a majority of congregations have less than half their members involved in the ongoing life of the community.  So while they struggle to grow, in essence, half of their current human resources are under-utilized.   This course will explore patterns in society, congregational expectations, and leadership norms that contribute to this reality.  It will draw on recent research and literature to strategize ways to overcome this low-commitment dynamics.  The course will use engaging exercises, self-reflection and an experiential effort to change involvement dynamics in an actual organization throughout the course.