Too often we assume that everyone in the room knows why we gathered. It could be a meeting, a dinner party, a worship service, or a convention (I’m actually at a great one right now!). Gathering out of habit or for unclear purposes no longer works.
In her book “The Art of Gathering,” Priya Parker says, ““Gatherings crackle and flourish when real thought goes into them, when (often invisible) structure is baked into them, and when a host has the curiosity, willingness, and generosity of spirit to try.”
Carefully planned gatherings, according to Parker, have the ability to increase retention, connect with peoples’ souls, create real change, and reduce burnout.
Discern by Doing is that sort of gathering. It’s a 6-month eCourse for church-adjacent people at a crossroads. Some are switching jobs or calls. Some need to restructure their organization from within. Some are launching entirely new pursuits. And some need to figure out how to rest and restore from burnout.’
It is put together into a structured journey of setting and achieving gentle yet powerful goals. It’s a combination of individual videos, accountability, and group coachinging that has been working consistently for over five years. Click here to learn more and set up your 25-minute exploratory Zoom to see if this is a good fit for you.