Community Conversations are structured group gatherings involving anywhere from a dozen to a hundred people. They are divided into 4 mandatory and 2 optional segments (modules). There are different versions of each module, so that communities can tailor them to meet their unique needs. (For example, there are small and large group segments, short and full-length interviews, and materials for adults and children.)

The following documents are in PDF format.

Get started with your Community Conversation

1. Download and review the Summary and Comparison of Alternative Designs. Along with your community’s leadership, choose which approaches will serve you best.
2. Use the Module Choice List to calculate the time required.
3. Begin preparing, using the Recommendations for Ministers and Community Leaders and Congregational Coordinator Preparation Instructions.
4. Download both Facilitator Workbooks and Participant Workbooks for the modules and versions that you’ve chosen.

Documents for Download

Preparatory Materials for Community Leaders and Congregational Coordinators

• Summary and Comparison of Alternative Designs
• Module Choice List
• Recommendations for Ministers and Community Leaders
• Congregational Coordinator Preparation Instructions
• Recommended Readings

Module 1: Welcome and Opening

• Facilitator Workbook (10 mins)
• Participant Workbook

Module 2: Interviews

• Short Duration, Facilitator Workbook (80 mins)
• Short Duration, Participant Workbook
• Medium Duration, Facilitator Workbook (135 mins)
• Medium Duration, Participant Workbook
• Long Duration, Facilitator Workbook (165 mins)
• Long Duration, Participant Workbook
• Interview Guide (B&W)
• Interview Guide (Color)
• Multigenerational Interview Guide (B&W)
• Demographic Checklist
• Root Causes of Success Analysis Chart

Module 3: Making Meaning and Dreaming

• Large Group Version, Facilitator Workbook (140 mins)
• Large Group Version, Participant Workbook
• Small Group Version, Facilitator Workbook (120 mins)
• Small Group Version, Participant Workbook

• Partner Introductions

Module 4: Next Steps and Closing

• Facilitator Workbook (25 mins)
• Participant Workbook

• Community Conversation Summary Sheet

Module 5: Back Home Reflections

• Facilitator Workbook, Large Group Version, Post-CC (375 mins)
• Participant Workbook, Large Group Version, Post CC

• Facilitator Workbook, Subgroup Version, Post-CC (130 mins)
• Participant Workbook, Subgroup Version, Post CC

• Facilitator Workbook, Whole Group Version, During CC (150 mins)
• Participant Workbook, Whole Group Version, During CC

Optional Modules

• Children and Youth