True Inclusion with Rev. Brandan Robertson
True Inclusion is more than a rainbow flag. Join Brandan Robertson for a journey to discover WHAT inclusion actually is, HOW to implement it in your churches, and WHY it's critical to do this now. Get beyond the symbols and journey into an authentically diverse community.
This is a self-paced and pre-recorded course.
By the end of this 5 module journey, you'll be able to do Jesus work with 100% authenticity.
True Inclusion - How Do We Get There?
This 5 module course will empower you to live into True Inclusion with your guide Rev. Brandan Robertson, especially around sexual orientation, gender identity, physical accessibility, and more. The journey to true inclusion is crucial for churches today to stay current and relevant to the world.
Coming from a conservative evangelical background, Brandon shifted into a new understanding of the Christian story, which inspired him to write his book on True Inclusion.
How do you know if this course is for you? If you have:
- Done the anti-racism trainings
- Put the rainbow flag on your church lawn
- Brought inclusive language into your worship services
- You're still wondering why your church isn't been overrun with new members
You're not alone. This is the tough truth, though. True inclusion isn't really about the symbols or the outward signs of inclusion. Instead, it is about a deep inward, community-focused approach. And -- gulp -- it may not gain you a ton of new members right away. But it WILL connect you to authentic people who are yearning for the Gospel message.
In this self-paced course, Rev. Brandan leads you seamlessly through the journey of inclusion.
The good news is that there ARE next steps for you to take to bridge the gap to greater inclusion and diversity.
Brandan draws on his book, True Inclusion, with additional materials and stories to help you engage and practice true inclusion in your personal life and in the lives of your communities - especially your church.
Is this course for you? If you are in a position of leadership in your church and you desire to:
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Identify the harm of exclusion and assess how to make your community more inclusive so that you can reach out to God’s Beloved in authentic ways
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Articulate what true inclusion actually is so that you can practice it with authenticity
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Explain how true inclusion is a faithful response to Christ's message (even though it may not initially bring you tons of church members) so that you can you live out your faith without a "bait and switch" mentality
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Identify your next steps as a church community that will enable you to move forward with certain faithfulness
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Eliminate the “attractions” in your church building and community and replace them with genuine expressions of Jesus’ love and inclusion
This course includes 5 Modules, worksheets and reflection questions along with simple, effective action items you can take to immediately become more inclusive. The modules in this course are
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Module 1: Understanding the Harm of Exclusion. Get clear on what exclusion is and isn't so that you can repair the harm and begin the radical process of inclusion
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Module 2: When Inclusive Communities Miss the Mark. Gently enter into the understanding that all communities will miss the mark around some important issues — and we can continually improve.
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Module 3: The Theology of Inclusion. Discover the biblical roots of inclusion and apply them to your community in practical, hands-on ways.
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Module 4: The Postures of Inclusion. Inclusion is all about mindset and the way you present yourself to your community.
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Module 5: The Power of YOUR Next Steps. The process of inclusion is ever-evolving, and this module will help you take it from theory to your actual community.
Meet Rev. Brandan Robertson
Rev. Brandan Robertson is a noted author, activist, theologian, and millenial pastor, working at the intersections of spirituality and social renewal. He is the former Lead Pastor of Missiongathering Christian Church in San Diego, CA and serves as the Executive Director of Metanoia. Brandon currently lives in the Washington, DC area.
A prolific writer, he is the author or contributing author to nine books on spirituality and theology.
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This course was developed at Disciples Seminary Foundation (DSF) as part of the DSF Discover program. We are thrilled to continue this material in this format with the permission of DSF, and 10% of your tuition is contributed to DSF.