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Global Interaction - Strategic Mission Week 2020
The art of practical theological reflection
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We don’t need to master practical theological
reflection, but it’s an art we can grow in daily with
intentionality and practice.
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“As missional leaders - in the midst of COVID and where
cultures collide, tensions abound, expectations are high and missiology is complex - we
need to be committed to the messy but beautiful practice of
authentic theological reflection.” - Michael Russell
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It’s the way of Jesus
- cultivates the inner-life as a priority - models “retreat-advance”/“reflection-action” approach
- embraces a fully integrated life where spirituality, culture, mission and community are vitally interconnected
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Missional leaders
Growing EQ & CQ
The place of practical theological reflection/formation
“Deep leaders”
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So in coming to attention …
What’s going on in your world right now?
A key issue I’m grappling with is _________________?
What feelings are evoked?
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For me:
Personal/Family Leadership/Team
Mission Spiritual
And this thing called COVID!
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Brainstorm questions we’re asking in the midst of a pandemic?
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So what is practical theological reflection?
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The artful discipline of intentionally putting our experience into conversation with our faith, traditions, relationships. values and
culture, so that we might understand more of where God is at work in our world, life and ministry and make wise, good choices as a
result.” - Edward Farley
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It’s a creative, Spirit-led process that allows us to:
Discern how God is present and active in our lives/culture/context
Deepen our relationship with God and others
Determine new courses of action
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It’s not about “simple fixes”,
but growing in the midst of ambiguity, tensions and
opportunities.
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Not about spiritual gymnastics …
It’s about deciding how to live out of this reflective search.
Reflection should lead to action … - a conversion of heart, mind, and action - more relevant and prophetic mission & ministry choices - new relationship possibilities Sister Kathleen McAlpin
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So what gets in the way for you?
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Many different “action-reflection” approaches
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Issue Personal, family, team, missiological, pastoral,
leadership, global issue.
Be honest - be descriptive. Name your feelings/
emotions
Informers Culture [my culture, new culture], context issues,
power dynamics, personal history, personality, fears,
choices, relationships, circumstances.
Inquiry Scriptures, the model of
Christ, prayer, faith journey, traditions, values, the voice
of Christian community
Invitation What is God’s gracious
invitation? What action or change is required? What is
the prophetic learning?
Finding Rhythms
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Coming to attention - making time & space
- listening, learning, looking : context/culture
Cultivating spiritual disciplines Scriptures, prayer, journalling, solitude, retreat/rhythms, other
disciplines, creative expressions
Combining Self Skills Self reflection [past]
Self awareness [present] Self discipline to follow through [future]
Community Team
Trusted others - vulnerable & authentic community: spiritual director, companions, small group, mentor
Mastering the art
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We participate in God’s mission, being attentive to God’s presence and leading. We learn, valuing humility and curiosity while encouraging formation and growth. We take culture seriously, appreciating the importance of contextualisation.
As a result of being specific, contextual and personal, raOur per
Ross Langmead: We all have a personal style
Personal background Personality/Posture
“Story” Mission
Justice/Shalom lens Community/Team
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“Too often this remains a missing piece in our mission practice today. Too often we talk about it’s importance, but fail to cultivate reflection as a vital component of spiritual and ministry formation. We are lesser as practitioners as a result.”
- Edward Farley
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A take away challenge!