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.
How does one join the network?
The first step is to contact Leslie Frye , to request further information, via e-mail, or call her at (620) 755-3940. You can request the Network Introduction, which explains the operation of the Network and the application process, or, if you are ready to apply, request the Application Packet. When you indicate an intention to apply, you will be assigned an advisor who will assist you and answer any questions you may have.
When your completed application is received, an interview will be scheduled with an Recognition Team (RT) near you. The RT will review all the application materials and will seek to discern, based on the application and the interview, your readiness to serve as a Recognized Practitioner through MoR. If the RT sees areas where further preparation is needed, your advisor will work with you to complete that preparation.
How does one request the services of an MoR Practitioner?
For more information or application materials, or request the services of an MoR practitioner, contact Leslie Frye , MoR Coordinator.
