Comments for SoMA Blog http://somablog.org news and commentary from the synod of mid-america Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:20:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on What is the SoMA? by E.R. "Bud" Frimoth http://somablog.org/what-is-the-soma/#comment-134 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:20:38 +0000 http://somablog.org/?page_id=65#comment-134 Greetings on this day when the SoMA is on the written page of the Mission Yearbook. Just wanted you to know that an old geezer out in Portland, OR (Presby. of Cascades/Synod of Pac) read of your work in the book. Also a simple prayer of gratitude for your many ministries about which I’ll read in the coming days as the Presbyteries offer their writings. These are tenuous days for Synods and the church as a whole, but so it was when the first disciples spread out to share the good news. We need that as well. Grace is the accompanying force that powers what the Spirit leads us to be and do. Bud Frimoth

]]> Comment on The Holiness of the Church by Doug Lowry http://somablog.org/2011/10/31/the-holiness-of-the-church/#comment-45 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:41:46 +0000 http://somablog.org/?p=101#comment-45 right on…read the last five words 25 times

]]> Comment on A curriculum for training congregational leaders by ggbolt16 http://somablog.org/2011/10/25/a-curriculum-for-training-congregational-leaders/#comment-40 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:23:37 +0000 http://somablog.org/?p=88#comment-40 In my current context, we open every session meeting with some time of spiritual discernment. Lately, that has taken the form of discussion around how our theology effects our actions/decisions. It seems as if, too me, that the REs have resisted or are unable, in some cases to “think theologically” or accept that their theology does, or at least should, impact their decisions. We have a lot of former business people and those who have been on boards, so for my money. Helping people to further engage their faith in their decision making as spiritual leaders of the church would be vital. I’ve got some ideas. Just read the litany you helped work on and it was great, let me know if you need any help.

I think training and education have been a weak point for the PCUSA for a long time, but what do I know I’m only 34 :)

]]> Comment on Congregational Leadership Training Curriculum – TAKE 2 by A curriculum for training congregational leaders « SoMA blog http://somablog.org/2011/10/26/congregational-leadership-training-curriculum-take-2/#comment-36 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:10:39 +0000 http://somablog.org/?p=90#comment-36 [...] UPDATE: Based on feedback here (and elsewhere) I’ve refined the following idea here. [...]

]]> Comment on A curriculum for training congregational leaders by landon whitsitt http://somablog.org/2011/10/25/a-curriculum-for-training-congregational-leaders/#comment-35 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:35:01 +0000 http://somablog.org/?p=88#comment-35 Talk to me about that tier that is not ordained. Who are they? Sunday School teachers, etc.?

What is your sense of why your REs are saying they want practical training? Because they don’t value theological training, or because they are already getting it through other offerings/have it?

]]> Comment on A curriculum for training congregational leaders by Congregational Leadership Training Curriculum – TAKE 2 « SoMA blog http://somablog.org/2011/10/25/a-curriculum-for-training-congregational-leaders/#comment-34 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:27:41 +0000 http://somablog.org/?p=88#comment-34 [...] God for social media. Yesterday was quite fun for a guy like me as I threw out an idea and got some great feedback. Let’s do it again, shall [...]

]]> Comment on Congregational Leadership Training Curriculum – TAKE 2 by Sarah Erickson http://somablog.org/2011/10/26/congregational-leadership-training-curriculum-take-2/#comment-33 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:21:57 +0000 http://somablog.org/?p=90#comment-33 I didn’t see your post yesterday – too busy I guess – but glad I saw this today. Looks like a number of curricula I’ve seen for judicatory-based or regional lay schools or CLP training – as well as the curriculum for some of the certif programs we’re resourced here at CTS

Keep me in the loop/I’ll try to stay in the loop,
Sarah

]]> Comment on A curriculum for training congregational leaders by rocky http://somablog.org/2011/10/25/a-curriculum-for-training-congregational-leaders/#comment-32 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:09:32 +0000 http://somablog.org/?p=88#comment-32 Two things: working on a congregational leadership grant, we’re becoming aware ot the tier of church leaders who aren’t ordained officers. Second, the things our ordained officers are SAYING they need more of is the stuff of organizational effectiveness: budgeting, conducting meetings, public speaking. I have been assuming that stuff was adiaphora, but I don’t think so anymore

]]> Comment on A curriculum for training congregational leaders by landon whitsitt http://somablog.org/2011/10/25/a-curriculum-for-training-congregational-leaders/#comment-31 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:11:40 +0000 http://somablog.org/?p=88#comment-31 As I’ve been spitballing this around for the last few month or so, a number of people have commented on the similarities in the idea.

I think the main differences would be format (video, etc.) and pricing. I desire to see something like this being free of charge.

]]> Comment on A curriculum for training congregational leaders by landon whitsitt http://somablog.org/2011/10/25/a-curriculum-for-training-congregational-leaders/#comment-30 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:08:11 +0000 http://somablog.org/?p=88#comment-30 Yes, my hope is that there the material would be readily and easily accessible. I like the ongoing ed piece – perhaps roll that into a further iteration.

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