Jan 13, 2021
Dear friends in Christ, Yesterday, I was invited to join a conversation about discipleship on a regular series called Pew & Beyond. Itâs run by Neil Mancor and Lisa Vaughn, friends who work on congregational vitality in the Anglican Church of Canada. We had a good time talking, and there were lively comments from the … Continue reading Forward Today: Discipleship and citizenship
Nov 23, 2019
You can start Revive right now! Our suggested start-up for your Revive small group is October, with the three, six-week modules rolled out over the program year: one in the fall, one during Epiphany and the final after Easter. Generally, this works well with the yearly momentum of the liturgical cycle. However, this ideal timing … Continue reading When can I start Revive?
Oct 9, 2019
Typically, the facilitator of the program is a ministry leader of the congregation, such as the rector, lead pastor, senior minister or another clergyperson. This is not a requirement, since anyone can lead Revive. We have purposefully used the word minister to signal that the facilitator can be ordained or lay. However, our feedback surveys … Continue reading Who should lead Revive?
Sep 25, 2019
Dawn Davis, creator of Revive Revive is a one-time purchase that gives you access to all the materials you need to run the program. The only restrictions are that you not share the materials and passwords with others, and not use the program as a âconsultantâ with many churches and institutions. When you purchase Revive … Continue reading What do you receive when you download Revive?
Sep 11, 2019
Dawn Davis, creator of Revive So, you and your congregation have decided to start Revive. Now what? Typically, the ministry leader invites up to 12 lay leaders to join the Revive group. Here are a few simple steps the ministry leader can take to get started. 1. Book when and where you want to meet … Continue reading How do I get started with Revive?
Sep 4, 2019
By Dawn Davis, creator of Revive Do your lay leaders seem tired? Do you yearn for a deeper spiritual connection? Do your laity lack confidence engaging in spiritual leadership, such as leading a public prayer? Is your congregation experiencing change and you are not sure what to do about it? At one point I answered … Continue reading Is Revive right for your congregation?
Aug 27, 2019
Revive is a series of small group sessions that equips lay leaders to grow as spiritual leaders. Typically, lay leaders meet with a ministry leader for an opening and closing retreat and three six-week sessions to explore their spiritual lives, deepen their relationship with God and become proficient as spiritual leaders. In a safe, non-judgmental … Continue reading What is Revive?
Jan 9, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, I have a confession. When new folks step up to serve on the vestry or another key leadership role in the congregation or diocese, I pray for them. Of course, I pray for God to grant them wisdom and patience as they steer the church. But I also pray this: Dear … Continue reading Forward Today: Revive