Will an external facilitator be helpful?
Will having someone from a diocesan team working with your church group be a helpful and effective presence?
Could a facilitator coming in from the outside take the weight off of the church leader in order that the leader might speak into or listen into the situation less encumbered?
Are there areas of diverse opinions that can be opened up more 'safely' with an external facilitator?
Would it be helpful to have someone from outside the church offering questions that need to be asked by someone who doesn't know all the history?
If you are wondering if this might be right for you contact Peter Ingrams pingrams@diocant.org or 01227 459401. He has access to a team of skilled facilitators who can be called upon for such ministry.