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Preparing the College Park Church for the Change in paradigm

Preparing the College Park Church for the Change in paradigm. ? As a Church, how are we to prepare for the future change in paradigm?. A Picture of the Population of Great Toronto Area (GTA). By 2020 the GTA’s population will have ballooned to 6.9 million

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Preparing the College Park Church for the Change in paradigm

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  1. Preparing the College Park Church for the Change in paradigm

  2. ?As a Church, how are we to prepare for the future change in paradigm?

  3. A Picture of the Population of Great Toronto Area (GTA) • By 2020 the GTA’s population will have ballooned to 6.9 million • It is expected to reach 7,6 million by 2031 • Who are these people? • Young families • Seniors • Singles and newcomers to Toronto • Visible minorities will account for 47.9 to 53.4 per cent of the GTA

  4. The National Park Worldview Analogy (The church in the past) • In a National Park…. • Rules are clear • The place is safe • We know what to expect • Signs direct paths • Protection barriers for safeguards • Community, relationships, intergenerational communication

  5. On The Jungle Worldview(Our society today) There are: • No rules • No clear paths • No Community for support. You are on your own • Surrounded by danger

  6. Applying the Natural Park analogy to the church of the past, church members were expected to: Believe Behave Belong In that order In the Jungle (modern society today), people want to: Belong Believe Behave In that order The Order of Values Have Also Changed

  7. In order to be relevant, the church must provide opportunities to • Belong • Believe • Behave

  8. Basic Needs of Today’s World Remain Constant • Acceptance • Fellowship • Belonging • Community

  9. What will the typical person’s felt needs be? • “I still value a personal touch” • “Show me an organization with a structure where people matter” • “Show me that people care”

  10. The world is changing rapidly As a church…….. • It is natural to continue with the familiar ways we are accustomed to • We must take a fresh look of what God has commissioned us to do • Be ready to induce changes that are needed

  11. College Park Church will be ready for the change in paradigm by… • Changing our expectations of the pastor’s role • Being equipped to respond to crisis • Taking advantage of any opportunity to intentionally connect with people • Practicing the integration of new people that will join this church in the future

  12. Connections is a way of life for • Lifelong members • Ministries, small Groups • New transferred members • Newly baptized individuals • New friends of the church

  13. Connections Ministry provides the structure to connect you with others

  14. What can you do to connect: • You can invite people to your home, or join another family to invite people together • You could join the team who identifies newcomers in the Church • Other level of responsibility you are seeking: Leadership rôle, supportive role

  15. Get Involved Today Contact us: connections@collegeparkchurch.ca

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