Discerning
Communities
Discerning Communities create a space for those passionate about a specific people group or geographic region to discern their next steps.
Discerning Communities are a supportive structure offered by New Ventures where a group can come together to listen, learn, and answer the following questions:
Jesus, where are you at work in this region or people group?
As a group, how are you inviting us to partner with you?
Generally, a Discerning Community gathers over a 6-9 month period. Together this group learns about an agreed-upon area, looks for opportunities to serve various needs, and listens for invitations of the Spirit to partner with God in a given region.
Current Discerning Communities
in the Central District
Meaford
Meaford is a picturesque town on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, situated between Owen Sound to the west and Collingwood to the south east. Over the past 4-5 years this community has seen growth and a significant shift in demographics.
In response to this current and projected growth, the Meaford Discerning Community is intentionally committed to understanding and discerning if there is a potential for future ministry opportunities. To focus their discernment the leadership team will use the following questions as a guide, by asking:
Jesus, where are you at work in Meaford?
As a community, how are you inviting us to partner with you?