During the season of Easter—March 31 to May 19—a team of nearly 20 specially trained Zion people will reach out to 120+ Zion people to listen one-on-one.
A sister or brother in Christ will ask to listen to you. They will ask only for your time, trust, and story.
Say yes to a natural but uncommon conversation!
Purpose
- connect 1-1 with all 120+ Zion people, both members and active non-members
- build relationships of ongoing care and concern
- foster a greater sense of belonging and investment
- create clarity for mission
- develop and identify leaders
What a “listening campaign” is
It’s what happens when a team of specially-trained people listen one-on-one to others during a set period of time.
the Team
Abbi Brown
Beth Longlett
Beth Meyer
David Hansen
Jody Kealey
Joseph Obelton
Julie Kalkwarf
Kathy Longlett
Kirby Winn
Kris Tucker (coordinator)
Marissa Cherryholmes
Marlene Hartman
Mary Schnack
Rosie Bates
Steve Klecker
Sue Keller (coordinator)
Troy Benton
Wendy Essary
Pastor Clark
When
the seven weeks of Easter Season—Easter Sunday, March 31 to Pentecost Sunday, May 19
What I can expect
A team member will reach out to you. They’ll ask for 30-45 minutes of your time for a natural but uncommon conversation. It will not be a recruiting or fundraising visit. They will ask only for your time, trust, and story.
When the listening is done, the team will discern themes and potential areas for action. They will share what they heard, with next steps, after worship on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, and forward a report to Zion’s congregational council. This report will shape the council’s upcoming retreat and the annual vision for ministry it creates.
For Listeners
Tools for Listeners