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Perhaps you are a leader (lay or ordained) in a congregation which is considering becoming welcoming to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (lgbt) persons. Perhaps you are committed deeply to helping other congregations in your denomination become more welcoming of lgbt folks. Either scenario means that this training will be very helpful to you in honing your skills and gaining more knowledge about how to help congregations through those tough conversations toward a more fully inclusive church. Join the growing list of committed Christians who are working together across North America to foster the expansion of the welcoming church movement!
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See our special storytelling training happening on November 7, 2011: Faith-Based Strategic Storytelling for the Minnesota Marriage Moment.
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Storytelling happens wherever two or more are gathered. “I Love to Tell the Story” trains scores of people all over the country to tell their own stories strategically, compellingly, and efficiently, honing stories into powerful, two-minute instruments for persuasion. This training will focus on integrating your own stories with talking points and positive frames for engaging the church to achieve the full welcome and inclusion of all. You will then be able to take these skills to tell your story at congregation and synod events. This training will give you a powerful tool to get the message out about your life in Christ.
Strategic storytelling is one of the most powerful methods of faith-based community organizing. It is the lynchpin of our efforts to get the "movable middle" understanding what full inclusion means in the life of the church and to the lives of its members. Our goal is to prepare 1,000 storytellers all across the country to tell their stories. Participants will learn to:
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put faces on abstract concepts, making them personal
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begin new relationships
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communicate values through emotions
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teach, inspire, and motivate others to action
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