Practitioner Network
What is the Practitioner Network?
The Ministry of Reconciliation (MoR), has created the network to provide a way to call out and recognize qualified persons to serve the church at all levels. Practitioners will be recognized in one or more of three areas of practice: facilitators, interveners and teachers. Facilitators assist groups with planning and decision-making processes, guide communication on difficult topics, and convene important meetings. Interveners help congregations or other groups deal effectively and safely with conflict or tensions. Teachers lead educational events on conflict resolution, communication, healthy conflict habits, and related subjects.
Why has MoR created this network?
MoR is committed to serving the church in ways that are positive and faith-centered. We seek to provide appropriate, high-quality service in all areas of the church. At the same time, we want to provide a way in which all persons called to reconciling ministry can find an opportunity to serve.
When requests come to MoR for workshops, conflict intervention, meeting facilitation or other services, MoR will be able to recommend, with confidence, persons who have been recognized as part of the Practitioner Network.
On what basis are persons recognized for service through the Network?
Applicants need to meet three kinds of qualifications in order to be recognized as MoR Practitioners: training, experience, and abilities/attributes. They need to show that they have a knowledge base, acquired through formal training, apprenticeship or the equivalent, which informs and anchors their work as practitioners. They also need to show that they have significant experience in the kinds of reconciling work for which they seek recognition. In addition, they must demonstrate their competence as practitioners, as well as the gifts or attributes which underlie that competence.
For more information on how to join the network or to request the services of an MoR Practitioner, email Leslie Frye, or call her at 620-755-3940.
