SCOPE
SCOPE is a community of practice for children and families ministry leaders in the Anglican Dioceses of New Zealand.
What's in a name?
SCOPE stands for Strandz Community of Practice for Everyone.
The Oxford University Press define ‘scope’ as “the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant” with synonyms including freedom, opportunity, room, range, breadth, spread, horizon. A ‘scope’ (noun) can also be a target, an instrument for observing, viewing or examining, or a length of cable extended when a ship is at anchor. These definitions and synonyms reflect a group that has the freedom to observe and explore, while being supported by a strong anchor.
SCOPE stands for Strandz Community of Practice for Everyone.
The Oxford University Press define ‘scope’ as “the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant” with synonyms including freedom, opportunity, room, range, breadth, spread, horizon. A ‘scope’ (noun) can also be a target, an instrument for observing, viewing or examining, or a length of cable extended when a ship is at anchor. These definitions and synonyms reflect a group that has the freedom to observe and explore, while being supported by a strong anchor.
Sessions
Each SCOPE session includes
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Welcome A time of welcome, regrouping. |
Prayer Asking the Holy Spirit to guide and grow us through this time |
Feedback Feedback and accountability from the previous session |
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Discussion We come ready to discuss a topic or book chapter |
Reflection We reflect on what God might be saying to us through this topic |
Action We decide on an action we will take, and follow up with next session. |
Reflective journals
Each participant is given a reflective journal to process the session in.
Click here to download a journal
Click here to download a journal
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Intergenerational ClusterThe Intergenerational cluster have been working their way through InterGenerate: Transforming Churches Through Intergenerational Ministry, by Holly Allen. This has been a transformational book in the way we lead and see intergenerational ministry unfolding in New Zealand.
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Block 1 |
Topic |
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Introduction Welcome, introduction to SCOPE and the learning circle |
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Why now? The story so far, reflections on the current children and families ministry practices in New Zealand. (Chapter 1) |
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A theology of accommodation Ministry for the benefit of others (Chapter 2) |
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Learning to love together Biblical theology of intergenerational ministry (Chapter 3) |
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Generational Theory and Faith Communities Belonging to a church with generational differences (Chapter 4) |
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From Multigenerational to Intergenerational The journey of adaptive change (Chapter 5) |
To get an idea of what these teaching sessions included, here's a summary of chapters 1-5 of InterGenerate
Block 2 |
Topic |
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Intergenerational Principles and Three Stories John Roberto's 17 principles of intergenerational ministry (chapter 6) |
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Unlocking the Power of Intergenerational Leadership How do we break down the walls and give all generations a place to belong together? (Chapter 7) |
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In it for the long haul Sustainability and perseverance in leadership (Chapter 8) |
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Well-being, Discipleship and Intergenerational Connectedness Does discipleship in an intergenerational Christian congregation contribute to better well-being? (Chapter 10) |
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Walking beside each other Values and actions for the intergenerational journey (Chapter 18) |
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The Intergenerational Sticky Church Wrapping up the book (Conclusion, p.253-263) |