From Consumer to Participant: Engaging your Congregation with Courtney Davis

September 28, 2021

Pastors are doing too much, the congregation is doing too little, and the work of the local church feels unsustainable. Some of this has become more apparent because of the global pandemic and the tumultuous events of the past year. Some of this has been a problem for much longer.

How do we invite congregants to more fully engage in the local church?

Join author, professor, and executive coach Courtney Davis as she addresses the problems of declining service to the church on behalf of congregants, how to build volunteer teams within your church, and how to retain those volunteers for the long haul. She will share models of leadership development for congregants that are necessary and sustainable for our local churches.

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# About Courtney Davis
Courtney Wong Davis, PhD, coaches executives and organizational leaders to explore creative solutions to complex challenges, clarifying individual values, understanding organizational culture, and facilitating confidence in moving in a new direction. She is also associate professor of communication management at Azusa Pacific University, where she teaches organizational, small group, and professional communication, while currently pursuing her coaching certification from the International Coach Federation.

Her first book, Leading Small Groups that Thrive: Five Shifts to Take Your Group to the Next Level (Zondervan, 2020), is grounded in social science research and translated to make a practical contribution to equip small group leaders to facilitate individual spiritual growth.

Annual Conference 2024 – Highlights
Annual Conference 2024 – Highlights

Experience the best moments from the 2024 Annual Conference of the Free Methodist Church in Southern California! This highlight video features inspiring interviews with attendees, showcasing their insights and experiences. Enjoy exciting footage from the event, capturing the essence of our theme, “Wholeness: Fostering Community & Creative Engagement.” See how our leaders and participants are embracing shared leadership, creative collaboration, and spiritual growth. Visit our website for more details: https://ac24.pacificcoastnetwork.org.

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Annual Conference 2024 – Morning Devotional with Ann Hansen
Annual Conference 2024 – Morning Devotional with Ann Hansen

Ann Hansen from Centerpoint Church leads a morning devotional on wholeness, sharing her journey and reflections on finding joy in trials. She emphasizes embracing God’s Spirit for transformation and encourages hope and trust in God’s relentless pursuit of our growth and healing.

About Annual Conference 2024
Annual Conference is a collaborative one-day gathering for Free Methodist leaders from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California (FMCSC) and the Pacific Coast Japanese Conference (PCJC). This year, we will focus on the theme of “Wholeness: Fostering Community & Creative Engagement” as we nurture a thriving ecosystem for growth, shared leadership, and creative collaboration between our conferences and churches.

To find out more, visit us at:
https://ac24.pacificcoastnetwork.org

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#FMCSC #AnnualConference2024 #Wholeness #MorningDevotional #SpiritualGrowth #FaithJourney #FreeMethodist #PCJC #CommunityEngagement #HopeInChrist

Annual Conference 2024 – Business Session Highlights
Annual Conference 2024 – Business Session Highlights

The Business Session highlights key moments from the 2024 Annual Conference, including reports, recommendations, and ordinations. Personal testimonies emphasize the importance of faith, social justice, and community service. The session concludes with the ordination of new elders, each expressing their commitment to serve within the Free Methodist Church.

About Annual Conference 2024
Annual Conference is a collaborative one-day gathering for Free Methodist leaders from the Free Methodist Church in Southern California (FMCSC) and the Pacific Coast Japanese Conference (PCJC). This year, we will focus on the theme of “Wholeness: Fostering Community & Creative Engagement” as we nurture a thriving ecosystem for growth, shared leadership, and creative collaboration between our conferences and churches.

To find out more, visit us at:
https://ac24.pacificcoastnetwork.org

Hashtags
#FMCSC #AnnualConference2024 #Wholeness #CommunityEngagement #CreativeCollaboration #ChurchLeadership #FreeMethodist #PCJC #FaithInAction