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