PrE-Connect

PrE-Connect is:

  • A readiness process for E-Connect and/or

  • A process that is engaged while waiting for the next E-Connect Link 1 training

Discernment Activities

  • Elected Leaders

    • Read and discuss the book A Field Guide for the Missional Congregation: Embarking on a Journey of Transformation.

    • Support the work of the E-Connect team

    • Pray regularly for the team and their discernment

  • E-Connect Team

    • Use Growing Together: Spiritual Exercises for Church Committees

    • Engage in and lead the Acts Bible study process

    • Read and discuss the book A Field Guide for the Missional Congregation: Embarking on a Journey of Transformation

How it Works

  • Elected leaders approve the congregation’s involvement and make a recommendation for the congregation to engage in this process.

  • Congregation affirms participation in the process and sign a Transformational Ministry Covenant.

  • Form a PrE-Connect and/or E-Connect Team at least four to six months prior to the next Connect Link 1 training event.

  • Complete the Congregational Vitality Survey short form at least two months prior to the next E-Connect Link 1 training event.

The Team

  • Consists of four-seven lay people and the pastoral leader.

  • Designates a team leader (not the pastoral leader).

  • Designated leader is the communicator to and from the team with E-Connect Administrator.

  • Is accompanied by a mentor

  • Invites the mentor to their monthly team meeting.

Discernment for the Next Step

  • Purpose

  • Engagement

  • Testimony

  • Involvement

  • Vibrancy

  • Hope

Diocesan Liaison
The Rev. Canon Terri Bays, Ph.D.

Learn more about the
three E-Connect options