Experimental Missional Ministry through Design Thinking

“We have to do something….. but we don’t know what to do…..” Have you ever thought….. “We have to do something….. but we don’t know what to do…..”

Two Types of Change…. Technical Change: the problem is known and the solution is known Adaptive Change: neither the problem OR the solution are understood

The forces of change… Survival Anxiety: a feeling of motivation that compels change

The forces of change… Survival Anxiety: a feeling of motivation that compels change Learning Anxiety: the realization that we have no idea how to be different

The forces of change… Survival Anxiety: a feeling of motivation that compels change Learning Anxiety: the realization that we have no idea how to be different

Reduce learning anxiety The forces of change… Survival Anxiety: a feeling of motivation that compels change Learning Anxiety: the realization that we have no idea how to be different Reduce learning anxiety

Design Thinking

Seeking to Understand Empathize mode seeks to understand the people as much as their challenge: physical and emotional needs opportunities and constraints what they do and why beliefs, values and priorities

Finding Insights This is an act of SENSEMAKING As a group: Look at the small details Look at the big picture What are the takeaways here?

Finding Insights Craft a clear, simple, actionable PROBLEM STATEMENT “Many children do not like doing homework So they waste their time and then complain That homework takes too long. How might we help them become more Efficient and focused on their homework?”

Brainstorming Ask: “How might we address this challenge?” Generate the broadest range of ideas possible Defer judgment Choose 1 – 2 ideas to take into the next step.

Apply Learning Create a prototype solution that is: Modest in scale Simple to make and execute Won’t cost much Something to try out for a short period of time Remember: this is a LEARNING PROCESS

Applying FOR Learning TESTING is for learning more about the challenge and the solution Have people EXPERIENCE the solution Seek feedback after the experience Evaluate: “What new things have we learned about the challenge and the solution?”

Start Next Iteration…

Design Thinking

Seeking to Understand New Immigrants to Canada: “Our children struggle reading English…” Interview me!

Seeking to Understand Learnings The struggle to read affects all subjets in school It is more about comprehension Homework takes longer Not enough one-on-one time with the teacher for help

Craft Problem Statement The struggle to read affects all subjets in school It is more about comprehension Homework takes longer Not enough one-on-one time with the teacher for help

clear, simple, sharp, actionable Craft Problem Statement clear, simple, sharp, actionable “How can we help immigrant children grow in capability and confidence with English so they can thrive as a student in all subject areas?

Brainstorming “How can we help immigrant children grow in capability and confidence with English so they can thrive as a student in all subject areas?”

After School Homework Help Program: Brainstorming After School Homework Help Program: One-on-one help Work on any academic subject Relies on verbal communication and reading Reduces time to do homework A focus on English comprehension

Apply Learning Create a prototype solution that is: Modest in scale Simple to make and execute Won’t cost much Something to try out for a short period of time Remember: this is a LEARNING PROCESS

Apply Learning Prototype: Weekly sessions over 6 weeks No more than 6 students 8 volunteers: coordinator, resource person, 6 coaches Budget: for snacks, paper, pens Remember: this is a LEARNING PROCESS

Applying for Learning Evaluate: “What did we learn?” Try to keep the same coach for the student Six week “terms” with breaks Accommodate religious holidays Accommodate first language classes Has to be more fun Need a bigger budget for snacks! Flexibility is preferred

Brainstorming Try to keep the same coach for the student Six week “terms” with breaks Accommodate religious holidays Accommodate first language classes Has to be more fun Need a bigger budget for snacks! Flexibility is preferred

Design Thinking Process: True Story: A church wanted to develop a program to help children become more proficient readers…..

Design Thinking Process: A church wanted to develop a program to help children become more proficient readers…..

Design Thinking Process:

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The Top Ten Motivational Mistakes Leaders Make

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#4: Not considering their motives Motivations can be different Kennon Callahan makes the observation: Leaders often motivated by challenge, reasonability and commitment Congregants often motivated by compassion, community and hope #4: Not considering their motives