U N I T ED M ET H O D I S T C H U R C H F O R A L L P EO P L EC O LU M B U S, O H I O 4A L L P E O P L E . O R G

SPIRIT FILLEDADAPTIVE LEADERS

Rev. John Edgar Ms. Donita Harris

Introduction

Adaptive Leadership – a new catch phrase in United Methodist circles.

Many UM champions of this concept contend it is the key to reverse the decline of the denomination and the way forward to a brighter future

The Abingdon Press “Adaptive leadership Series”

This Concept is being used in diverse ways

Lovett Weems calls for adaptive leadership in his quest to downsize the structure and financing of the Connection

This Concept is being used in diverse ways

Rudy Rasmus and Dottie Escobedo-Frank call for a “Jesus Insurgency” to transform the church from the edges

Authentic Spirit Filled Adaptive Leaders

Are grounded in Scripture and God’s gracious presence

Adhere to core valuesPursue strategic missional goalsRespond to evolving culture and contextSeek information from the edges & the

marginalizedActually make changes

The Core Process- Making Disciples

Reaching and ReceivingRelating to GodNurturing and DiscipleshipSending Forth

Grace = CharisCharis = GiftGift = Grace

Grace is any gift from God

Hundreds of people touch grace daily when they shop at the Free Store

Authentic Spirit Filled Adaptive Leaders

Are grounded in Scripture and God’s gracious presence

Adhere to core valuesPursue strategic missional goalsRespond to evolving culture and contextSeek information from the edges & the

marginalizedActually make changes

Cycle of Adaption

Listen Experiment

and InnovateEvaluate and learn what

worksModify

Programs and Plans

The Forces of Good Leslie R. Crutchfield and Heather McLeod Grant

Emotional Well-being Physical Well-being Spiritual Well-beingIntellectual Well-being

Adapted from a working paper by Linda R. Jones, M.Div., D.S.W.

SPIRIT FILLEDADAPTIVE LEADERS

Remember to your Spirit Flexible

Clergy 90% work 55-75 hours a

week.80% believe pastoral ministry has negatively affected their families. 90% feel they are inadequately trained to cope with the demands of ministry.

Laity65%

experience workplace stress that

causes them difficulty.

50% skip lunch.32% have trouble sleeping.

Statistics gathered by Dr. Lydia Waters Hamilton, St John Community UMC Huston TX

SPIRIT FILLED ADAPTIVE LEADERS Remember to your Spirit Flexible