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Neighbourhood School Neighbourhood School InvolvementInvolvement
TrueCity Conference TrueCity Conference WorkshopWorkshop
23 April 200523 April 2005
Workshop OverviewWorkshop Overview
Session 1Session 1 IntroductionsIntroductions Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives Stories and Principles of InvolvementStories and Principles of Involvement
Session 2Session 2 Prayer for SchoolsPrayer for Schools A Principals PerspectiveA Principals Perspective Ideas and ResourcesIdeas and Resources Action PlansAction Plans
Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
Encouragement for the JourneyEncouragement for the Journey Explore best practiceExplore best practice Understand the challenges for educatorsUnderstand the challenges for educators Practice Praying for our schoolsPractice Praying for our schools Share ideas and potential resourcesShare ideas and potential resources Consider how we can apply what we learnConsider how we can apply what we learn Explore potential collaborationExplore potential collaboration
What Else Do You Hope to Learn?What Else Do You Hope to Learn?
What programs are people doing in What programs are people doing in different schoolsdifferent schools
Different school contexts—how do we Different school contexts—how do we make choices and what do we domake choices and what do we do
Integrating outreach into an already Integrating outreach into an already full lifefull life
How to engage the powersHow to engage the powers How do we keep sight of the reality How do we keep sight of the reality
that it is about the kidsthat it is about the kids
StoryStory
Dwayne ClineDwayne ClineHughson Street BaptistHughson Street Baptist
Relationship Building at Relationship Building at
Bennetto and St. LawrenceBennetto and St. Lawrence
Principle 1Principle 1 Relationships are the Prime Relationships are the Prime
ObjectiveObjective
A Theology of RelationshipsA Theology of Relationships 1 Peter 3:15 paradigm1 Peter 3:15 paradigm
1 Peter 3:151 Peter 3:15
15 But in your hearts set apart Christ 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness you have. But do this with gentleness and respect and respect
The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984. Grand Rapids: The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.Zondervan.
Principle 1Principle 1 Relationships are the Prime Relationships are the Prime
ObjectiveObjective
A Theology of RelationshipsA Theology of Relationships 1 Peter 3:15 paradigm1 Peter 3:15 paradigm Seek first to Listen and ServeSeek first to Listen and Serve Meet Distrust with Respect and Meet Distrust with Respect and
ServanthoodServanthood
Principle 2Principle 2Know Your NeighbourhoodKnow Your Neighbourhood
Walk the neighbourhoodWalk the neighbourhood Explore the DemographicsExplore the Demographics Formal interviewsFormal interviews Finding places to naturally interact Finding places to naturally interact
with peoplewith people History of the neighbourhoodHistory of the neighbourhood
StoryStory
Don RuddleDon RuddleBethany Gospel ChapelBethany Gospel Chapel
Connecting through Connecting through
King GeorgeKing George
Principle 3Principle 3Volunteer Volunteer withwith the Community the Community in in
the Schoolthe School Be aware of pushing “our agenda” Be aware of pushing “our agenda” Find out what is already happeningFind out what is already happening Volunteer Volunteer inin the school the school Caring for ChildrenCaring for Children Pursue relationships with AdultsPursue relationships with Adults Find ways to help schools fulfill their Find ways to help schools fulfill their
mandatemandate
StoryStory
Doug BoothDoug BoothPrinciple Janet Lee SchoolPrinciple Janet Lee School
Building Good BridgesBuilding Good Bridges
Principle 4Principle 4 Recognize and Build on AssetsRecognize and Build on Assets
Asset Building Perspective—work Asset Building Perspective—work from strength rather than weaknessfrom strength rather than weakness
Know your school—parents, Know your school—parents, teachers, administrationteachers, administration
Know your church resourcesKnow your church resources
Principle 5Principle 5Move from Individual to Move from Individual to
Church InvolvementChurch Involvement
Corporate Involvement: Amplification Corporate Involvement: Amplification of our witnessof our witness
“…“…with gentleness and respect”with gentleness and respect” becomes all the more importantbecomes all the more important
StoryStory
Dave WittDave WittHamilton Team Leader—Hamilton Team Leader—
International TeamsInternational Teams
Creating KEEPsCreating KEEPs
Principle 6Principle 6Start a program that is tangibleStart a program that is tangible
Eventually the need/opportunity to initiate Eventually the need/opportunity to initiate a new program will comea new program will come
Include the school and parents in your Include the school and parents in your decision-making processdecision-making process
Consider ScaffoldingConsider Scaffolding Be clear on your timeframe—how long are Be clear on your timeframe—how long are
you committed to?you committed to?
StoryStory
Dave WittDave WittHamilton Team Leader—Hamilton Team Leader—
International TeamsInternational Teams
Fighting for BennettoFighting for Bennetto
Principle 7Principle 7Become an Advocate for your Become an Advocate for your School and Neighbourhood School and Neighbourhood
Accompaniment and AdvocacyAccompaniment and Advocacy Building broader relationshipsBuilding broader relationships Promoting—Connecting people and Promoting—Connecting people and
opportunitiesopportunities Working for justiceWorking for justice Being a peace-makerBeing a peace-maker
Principle 8Principle 8Be Committed to Long-Term Be Committed to Long-Term
InvolvementInvolvement
Trends and Track record are crucialTrends and Track record are crucial Prioritize Connection and Relationship Prioritize Connection and Relationship
rather than specific rolesrather than specific roles Have a few key anchor peopleHave a few key anchor people