Help in planning an approach to an organization with great value differences

[Bob Sullens]

Greetings,

I have been asked to work with an area organization of a mainline protestant denomination to develop a strategic plan.   The organization consists of 70-80 clergy and lay members responsible for a specific geographic area in California.

The group has had a history of intergroup conflict based on liberal vs. conservative(evangelical) approaches to scripture, doctrine, human sexuality, peace work and social justice issues.

In the last year they had a facilitated reconciliation conference, that appears to have improved the interpersonal relationships.  Their goal now is to develop a strategic plan that they can agree on.

Any suggestions about how best to approach this task would be appreciated.  I was think that a standard open space approach would work well.  Other possibilities are a Future Search Conference or an appreciative inquiry approach.

Thanks,

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