Incarnational Innovation [i2]
Training Options
Sparking Creativity Workshop
ONE-DAY (6 hours)*
Our imagination, creativity, and playfulness are all reflections of God in us. What could the Church become if we were able to tap into a Spirit-inspired imagination? What if we used our creative nature to enrich His Church? What if the Church's relationship with God was a playful, joyous one? During this workshop, you'll receive:
A theological foundation of creativity
Creativity training and tools to use with teams in your local context
An introduction to the i2 process, a creativity process that moves individuals and teams from imagination to innovation.
With so much change, Church leaders are tired, anxious and out of ideas. We need new skills for innovating creative solutions when faced with unexpected challenges. This workshop will equip you and your team to unleash your God-given creativity.
*Can be conducted in person or virtually
Design Sprint
ONE-DAY (8 hours)*
Once your team has completed the ‘Sparking Creativity Workshop’, the Design Sprint Day will give you and your team the confidence needed to apply the principles from the workshop by working through a design challenge together.
Our facilitators will present a realistic design challenge to your team, and will guide you through the i2 process to help you understand how to apply the methods and principles in real time and with others.
We will end the day with presenting low-fidelity prototypes, showcasing each team's ability to translate high-level or complex design concepts into tangible and testable artifacts.
*Can be conducted in person or virtually
i2 Accelerator
4-5 MONTH HYBRID COHORT JOURNEY FOR TEAMS*
The i2 Process was developed to help translate what the world's top product design companies are using to solve complex challenges in today's world, for the sake of the Church. In studying Design Thinking, we saw that the first step, developing 'empathy' for your end user, is a distinctly Christian approach to problem-solving that Christians should embrace and claim.The incarnation of Jesus is our model for building empathy for those we serve.
So, we expanded the traditional 'Design Thinking' process and rooted it theologically and in Scripture, in order to help ministry teams have a concrete method for problem-solving and innovation.
From the simplest of challenges to the most complex, the i2 process will:
Allow all team members to understand what creativity is and embrace their individual and team capacities
Change the way your team approaches problem solving (including how you brainstorm, communicate ideas, launch new initiatives, and more)
Give your team a consistent, inclusive tools and strategies for each step of the i2 process when creating new or enhancing existing ministries into the future
*Can be conducted in person or virtually
Graduate Certificate in Creativity and Innovation
10 MONTH LEARNING EXPERIENCE
The graduate certification will provide a deep dive into the theological, neurological and practical implications of Christians embracing creativity for the sake of Kingdom innovation.
At the heart of creativity is problem solving, and the world we live in requires us to step into complex problems with confidence. To do this, the church must learn how to embrace its creative calling. Throughout this certification, you will be challenged to grow as creative individuals and leaders, preparing you for the future that God is calling you into.
Students will be able to articulate and apply the following upon completion of the certification:
A Christian theology of creativity
Current global trends of innovation
Tools and techniques of creativity
Organizational innovation leadership
Design Thinking
Students will learn how to …
challenge and increase their personal creative capacity.
develop teams primed for creativity and innovation.
observe, comprehend, and articulate current trends in innovation throughout the globe.
acquire a deeper understanding of a Christian theology of creativity.
articulate and apply their understanding of a Christian theology of creativity.
to create a culture of innovation inside an organization.
facilitate effective brainstorm sessions
incarnate the end user’s experience and gain empathy in problem solving situations
facilitate the i2 process with expertise, ending the piloting and launching of new products/initiatives
Courses include:
The Theology of Creativity
Current Trends in Creativity and Innovation
Tools and Techniques of Creativity and Innovation
Innovative Leadership
Design Thinking Practicum I
Design Thinking Practicum II
The certification will lead to a graduate certificate in creativity and innovation, can be integrated into a Masters of Arts, Masters of Divinity, or Doctorate of Ministry with Kairos University. This will be provided in partnership with Fresh Expressions and Kairos University.
Innovation Coaching
If you feel stagnant, bored, or complacent in your church or ministry, Innovation Coaching can return you to the freshness and zeal you're seeking. If you are ready to explore the limits of your imagination, or need some direction, take the next step with Innovation Coaching. Coaching can be tailored to suit your needs, and will explore topics including but not limited to:
The areas of your life and/or ministry where you may feel stuck
How to cultivate creative habits that nurture innovative thinking and behaviors
How to build an organization and teams poised for consistent creativity