Congregational Roundtables

Sundays: February 26, March 12 & 26

This spring, we’re gathering as a congregation around tables for what will also be holy and important conversations. It’s vital for a healthy church to periodically pause, take a long view, appreciate and celebrate what has been, and consider what will be. Starting this Sunday evening, we will hold 3 Congregational Conversations on the past, present and future of our life and ministry together at First Baptist Greensboro. These will serve as a starting point for us in planning for the next phase of our church’s life and ministry. We’re calling these “Roundtables,” because every one is vital, seen, known, and heard. And there will be plenty of space for you.

Please join us February 26, March 12 and March 26, 4:00-5:45. Each Roundtable will be different, so you can attend any and all. Dinner will be served, and you can make reservations here. We look forward to seeing you at the table!

Thanks to all who have participated in our recent round of Congregational Roundtables. Our conversations have been filled with anticipation and hope for the next years of First Baptist Greensboro’s life and ministry. Watch for a couple upcoming alternative times, where we hope to hold conversations with any unable to join in our Sunday evening timeslot. You may also offer your insights below .

We will report to the church about next phases in our planning process at our Church Conference, April 16.

Online Roundtable Questions 3/26

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1. SPACE: Imagine you’re driving to campus one day, 5-7 years from now. In what ways does the church look different? In what ways is it being used? If the parking lot is full, what are people here to do? How can you imagine our building and grounds being utilized in new ways?

2. IDENTITY: Imagine you’re talking to a friend in the future, 3-5 years from now. When you mention First Baptist Greensboro, what do you hope to hear them say? What do you hope they’ve heard about your church? How have they heard it? In what ways do you dream our church will present ourselves clearly and compellingly to the community?

3. WORSHIP: Imagine you’re sitting in a Sunday morning worship service 3-5 years from now. What do you see? What do you hear? What is different? What is the same? In what ways can you imagine our valued ministries of worship & music ministry growing?

4. CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRY: Imagine you meet a new neighbor, 3 years from now, and they’re interested in your church. They plan to attend worship, but wonder, “Where else can I be involved?” What do you tell them? Where can you imagine meaningful opportunities for community connection and faith formation, outside of Sunday morning? Think of a ministry in which you’re involved. How can you imagine it growing?

5. COMMUNITY MINISTRY: 5 years from now, a journalist is writing a story on First Baptist Greensboro because of the impact of a community ministry that has emerged. What is the story about? What can you imagine emerging in the ministry of our church that does not currently exist?

Our March 12 Roundtable included a K(ool)AID analysis, developed for First Baptist Greensboro’s use by the Center for Congregational Health (healthy church.org) and Dr. Chris GambIll. If you were unable to join us in-person, you are welcome to offer responses below.

Online Roundtable Questions 3/12

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1. KEEP — What aspects of First Baptist Greensboro's ministry do you believe we should KEEP?

(What are the good things about the congregation or its ministry you would not want to lose or stop doing? How is some aspect of the congregation unique or innovative? What are the significant resources and assets you want to keep? What are some particularly significant characteristics, or experiences, events, programs, etc., you want to see continue unchanged?)

ADD — What are we not currently doing that could be ADDed to enhance the ministry of our church?

(What would you like to see added to the congregation or its existing program or ministries? What are some gaps in capabilities that could be met? What is missing?)

3. IMPROVE — What things are we currently doing that could be IMPROVEd?

(Are there emerging needs that you see? Are there social trends or changes in the community that could be addressed by improving something? Is there new information or research that should be applied to improve the ministry? Do improvements need to be made to cope with potential growth or change?

4. DROP — Since every organization has limited capacity, what things could be DROPped to make room for new things?

(Are there aspects of the current ministry that are no longer effective or appropriate and should be discontinued? Has there been a significant decrease in demand for something? Is there a better way that could replace an existing process?)

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