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-Servant Leadership A Few Words About Servant Leadership So often when people ask me what I do for work and I tell them that I direct the Servant Leadership School at the Franciscan Center, I receive a quizzical look in response. A few of the more courageous folks will ask, “What is that?” Let me begin my attempt to answer that question with a short personal story. Peace and all good, Melina Rudman, Director Beginnings is a nine-month, 18 topic program designed for people interested in discovering and developing the servant-leader within themselves. We meet twice a month for 90 minutes from September - May in circles of 8 - 14 people. Registration is for all 18 sessions. You may choose to attend on Monday mornings or Wednesday evenings at the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry. Twice this year, once on a Saturday morning and once on a Wednesday evening, both circles will come together as a single circle. Going Deeper & Facilitator's Internship: this program, for those who have completed Beginnings, starts where that program left off, bringing participants deeper into the study of servant leadership. These gatherings will take the form of conversations and reflections on a series of books and articles that speak to our hearts and inform our minds about the spirituality and practice of servant leadership in today's world. For those interested in becoming facilitators of 'Beginnings' the program will continue through mid-May, and will cover additional topics such as 'creating sacred space', prayerful facilitation and more. Lectio Divina, or sacred reading, is an ancient practice of "listening with the heart." Through lectio we can experience God alive in Scripture and informing our lives with wisdom, humility, gratitude and awe. These are small, prayerful gatherings filled with silence and sharing. Theological Reflection: Come journey together with others as we uncover God's presence in shared accounts of our lives. Theological Reflection allows participants to "freeze" a moment in time and explore the possibilities and opportunities for God to move in that moment. We will look at the implications for our own lives in what we discover. The Gospel of John: In this shared study of John's Gospel we will consider Jesus as a role model as servant leader. We will look at the stories John tells and ask, "What do we notice about Jesus' style of ministry and his particular way of being with other people?" "Where do we see him living out the characteristics of servant leadership?" Most importantly, we will come to understand the Gospel and its implications for our own lives more deeply. Covenant Circles: These circles are small groups of four to six people who covenant, or agree, to gather once a month for 90 minutes to explore their spiritual journey as servant leaders. Groups will be facilitated by trained spiritual directors. Each monthly gathering will begin with a period of silence and prayer. Sharing will be focused on what God might be revealing to you through your life and ministry. Deep listening and respect for God's work in each individual will be practiced as we explore in Christ, and with one another, the hopes and fears of living and leading in this counter-cultural way. |
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