What is Deep Shift?

In the fall of 2007, we began a program of reflection and discernment to identify our congregational vision for Ashland Church.   To support this transformation process, the session has obtained experienced consulting assistance from Deep Shift.     We will be using this section of the website to post updates on the process as it unfolds at Ashland.   You can choose the latest update from the menu on the left.

The Deep Shift organization specializes in assisting churches in discerning new roles and opportunities in our rapidly evolving society.  Here's how this challenge is described on the Deep Shift website:

 We Are In Deep Shift.

A time of transition
rethinking
re-imagining
and re-envisioning

A time for asking new questions
and seeking answers
that are both new and old
fresh and seasoned
surprising and familiar

What does it mean, in today's world, to be a follower of God in the way of Jesus?
What does it mean to be a faith community engaged in the holistic, integral mission of God in our world today?
How do we, as individuals and organizations, respond faithfully to the crises facing our world?
What is our duty to God, ourselves, our families, our neighbors, our enemies, and our planet in light of Jesus' radical message of the kingdom of God?
How can we engage in personal formation and theological reformulation for global transformation?

Living in deep shift can be exhilarating and energizing, but it can also be disorienting and frightening.

Deep Shift was created to provide spiritual guidance for organizations. We work with leaders, inviting them to discover where the gifts of their people and God's purposes in the world meet. Deep Shift provides support as leaders make their own personal deep shift and guide their organizations through the transition and transformation necessary to ignite the loving energy of people to work for the good of the world. As guides, we provide coaching, consulting, and resources for people leading in deep shift ? faith community and church leaders, nonprofit leaders, ethical business leaders and others.

We invite your full and continuing participation in this exciting, transformative process!   Please share your thoughts with any member of the session or with Pastor Brett.