G.R.I.T. Resources
Grief, Resilience, Innovation, Truth
To learn about GRIT Cohorts: Convener Toolkit
Objectives:
Work of pastors to be done first before pastors can lead congregations through grief process.
Seeing the acknowledgment of grief as a gift and a springboard to healing and transformation.
Theme:
“Don’t hate it. See it”
Grief Resources
Podcasts/Videos/Articles
NAPC on Endurance and Perseverance - Interview of Aisha with Megan Johnson
David Kessler & Brene Brown: Unlocking Us, March 31, 2020, Ep. #5 Grief and Finding Meaning
Books
Resmaa Menakem - My Grandmother's Hands
David Kessler - The Sixth Stage of Grief; Finding Meaning
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler – On Grief and Grieving
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross – On Death and Dying
Objective:
To be in touch with the power of the resurrection as a source of hope, renewal, and restoration.
Practice habits that lead to a steady pace and balance in daily life.
Theme:
“You are enough. And you are loved.”
Resilience Resources
Podcasts/Videos/Articles
NYT Series on Resilience - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/18/health/resilience-relationships-trauma.html
Books
Anchored in the Current: Discovering Howard Thurman as Educator, Activist, Guide and Prophet by Greg Ellison et al (Oct. 13, 2020 release)
13 Things Emotionally Healthy People Don’t Do by Amy Morin
Family Resources:
Sabbath in the Suburbs: A Family's Experiment with Holy Time - Mary Ann McKibben-Dana
Objective:
Holy Spirit led innovation in the church, in our lives, and in the world
Encouraging one another to joyfully participate in healthy spiritual risk taking in ministry and in life.
Theme:
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” – Isaiah 43:19 (ESV)
Innovation
Podcasts/Videos/Articles
Postures of Discernment – by Joy Fisher: PDF
Aijcast, Marthame Sander with pastor/entrepreneur John Heinz of Centerform - "Accelerator Programs" using Design Thinking as part of the innovation process Part 1 Part 2
Postures of Discernment – by Joy Fisher (PDF)
Books
Prophetic Imagination - Walter Brueggeman
God, Improv, and the Art of Living - MaryAnn McKibben-Dana
Sailboat Church - Joan S. Gray
Sustaining Grace: Innovative Ecosystems for New Faith Communities by Scott J. Hagley
Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose - Lewis, Baker, & Grenenko Baker
How Your Congregation Learns (resources/book) - Tim Shapiro, The Indianapolis Center for Congregations
Agile Church Spirit led Innovation in Uncertain times - Dwight J. Zscheile
Objective:
Listening for the truth about God and the truth about ourselves.
Proclaiming and leading in this time as Bruggeman describes as ”orientation" ”disorientation" and “new orientation”
Theme:
Digging deep into the well until our cup runneth over.
Truth
Podcasts/Videos/Articles
“Behold I am Doing a New Thing," Isaiah 43:19, Joy Fisher, PGA Stated Meeting, Sept 15, 2020: PDF | video
Spiritual Journey Autobiography Template (downloadable version)
For Faith - Bishop Rob Wright, Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
Ted Talks in Six Words - Sebastian Wernicki
Books
Acts: A Theological Commentary on the Bible - Willie James Jennings
Go Preach! Mark’s Kingdom Message and the Black Church Today - Brian K Blount
Remembering Your Story - Richard L. Morgan
Spiritual Journal Autobiography Template (downloadable version)
Virus a Summons to Faith - Walter Bruggeman
Interested in starting or joining a cohort? Contact Jane Hubbard - jhubbard@atlpcusa.org