Intentional Time to Mutually
Discern
As a prophetic people, we are invited into an intentional time to mutually discern who is called to be the next prophet-president for Community of Christ. This is also an important opportunity to listen deeply to the movements of the Holy Spirit and pay close attention to the worldwide context(s) of the church in which future leaders will serve.
Discernment Process
The rhythm of discernment practice will involve a pray step one month followed by a share step the next month. This gives the church opportunity to engage in meaningful reflection personally and collectively, and then to share responses with the First Presidency.
Awaken to New Possibilities
March 2023
We begin this time of discernment by praying for spiritual freedom. This means laying aside personal agendas and assumptions while seeking greater openness to hearing God and each other on our discernment journey.
We want to grow in our desire to follow God’s call as it becomes clear in each of our lives and for the church as we help discern the next prophet-president. With open hearts, we prayerfully imagine:
God, where is your Spirit leading us next, as a worldwide church?
This question invites us to consider what the next faithful steps may be for our collective journey of faith into God’s preferred future.
April 2023
After you have taken time to pray for spiritual freedom and greater openness to God and each other, what is your response to the guiding question:
God, where is your Spirit leading us next, as a worldwide church?
Share around the table with family and friends. Share in sacred community in person and online. As you share, also listen deeply to what others are saying and imagining. Our prayerful sharing with one another will continue to shape our collective discernment and sense of God’s call.
Opportunities to share will be available in April.