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"DISCIPLING" is a six week study guide for walking in the way of Jesus...for beginners and long time Christians. It is written by six local pastors of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Northern CA-NV in response to the desire to help all Christians wrestle with important foundational questions about being followers of Jesus It is an excellent resource for use during Lent, but can also be used at other times of the year, particularly for newer Christians and perhaps even for a new members class. We would like to update this resource so it's more useful in future. Let us know what you liked, what you didn't, what adaptations you made, etc. Thanks for helping make this resource even better!" To download this resource: DISCIPLING: A Six Week Study Guide

TRANSFORMATION AT THE CROSSROADS

At our Transformation Crossroads event in February of 2008, Sparks Christian Church pastor Steve Wren wrote the following skits to illustrate some of the challenges we face as we seek transformation. Steve has offered to let congregations use any of these dramas as might be helpful. PLUS, they're all sorts of fun! Click on the following links to see the skits: skit-Bored Meeting; Skit-DANGER ZONE ; skit-Welcome

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Read About Oakland FCC's Transformation Journey

This article was printed in the Disciples News Service.

Transformation Oasis

Were you one of the nearly 100 people who was refreshed at the Transformation Oasis in February? If you attended but weren't able to jot down everything on Ruth's Power Point slides, here they are! Bread For the Journey (PDF)

TRANSFORMATION BOOKS for great reading:  one book is for clergy reading groups (The Sky is Falling), and one book is for congregational reading groups (Transforming Congregational Culture).

• For information about clergy book groups in your geographical area, e-mail sandhya@ccncn.org

• Click here for the leader's discussion guide for "Transforming Congregational Culture"

HELPFUL HINTS for starting a transformation team in your congregation.

• Looking for a working identity for your congregation's transformation team?  Here's a possibility compiled by the regional transformation team's Bill Garrett.  It highlights qualities to look for in a group leading transformation.

TRANSFORMATION RESOURCES. This section of the website will be updated regularly with resources for congregations to use. Here are some resources available now:

• Transformation Skit - This contribution from FCC Merced was the hit of the Transformation Summit and might be a great way to kick off a season of transformation in your congregation, too!

• Another Transformation Skit from FCC Merced.  Pastor Dave Humpal said the youth did this one last year to lots of laughs from the congregation (some of whom have dyed their hair pink as a result).

• Transformation Brochure

• Danny Bradfield's Church newsletter article on Transformation  --a great model for a newsletter piece!

• Transformation Sermon by Rev. Steve DeFields-Gambrel

• Transformation Article from Bill Garrett at Sierra Christian Church on the summit and Annual Meeting as opportunities for transformation.

• "Transformation Does Not Equal Change" - Another Article by Pastor Bill Garrett, From Loomis Sierra Christian Church April newsletter.

• Transformation Bibliography.  Websites, books, study guides that can help you with personal and congregational transformation.  The Transformation Team has marked our favorites--tell us yours!

• Lenten Devotional Guide 2006 (Request a hard copy from sandhya@ccncn.org)
  

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