Congregational Asset-Mapping: Discovering the Gifts God Has Already Given Us

Description

This web resource supports and trains ministry leaders interested in helping their congregation discover the gifts, strengths, resources, and opportunities they have. This guide presents a very practical and specific process that congregational leaders can use to do an asset mapping exercise with their congregation. Written from the perspecitve of the Presbyterian Church, USA, this resource offers everything from opening and closing prayers to an overview of asset mapping, examples of assets, and step-by-step instructions for an event focused on asset-mapping.

Features

• Wokshop agenda
• Suggested timeline
• List of asset types
• Supply lists
• Discussion prompts
• Examples

Practical Applications

• Train small group leaders from your congregation by leading them in a two-hour workshop focused on asset mapping. Using this resource as a guide, work together to discover the blessings already bestowed on your congregation, and engage in rich discussions about how to build on them. Encourage the participants to conduct a similar workshop for their small groups.
• Facilitate a congregation-wide session where congregants are given the opportunity to identify personal gifts such as skills, passions, life experiences, and community connections. Observe and build on the shift of the congregation's focus from scarcity to an abundance of blessings, helping see what God has already provided and inspiring new ideas for mission and ministry based on their discoveries.