Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Can we really train Ministry Enablers?

The role of the Local Shared Ministry Enabler is largely an intuitive one, not highly correlated with the work of an regular parish minister. But it nevertheless depends on
a. intimate knowledge of the ecclesiastical institution and its beliefs
b. special and identifiable skills in relationships and group dynamics;
c. a distinctive profile of personal characteristics.


Synopsis: In this brief document I argue that we can quite easily identify what an enabler needs in each of these areas, develop a profile of a good enabler, conduct evaluation of enabler candidates against this profile and then target enabler formation on a personal basis in areas where strengths need to be built up. Half a dozen other specific issues relating to enabler education in remote settings are also considered.
See the full document

No comments:

Post a Comment