REGIONAL OUTREACH CONFERENCE Nashville, TN September 7, 2013

1. REGIONAL OUTREACH CONFERENCE Nashville, TN September 7, 2013

2. BUILDING BRIDGESTO YOUR COMMUNITY

3. The church has a strategy for reaching the community that results in people being saved and God’s Kingdom being enlarged. Hinge Factor: Community Outreach

4. Community Outreach Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias. It happened this way: Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.  Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered.

5. Community Outreach He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards. When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.

6. Community Outreach Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” Simon Peter climbed aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. John 21:1-11

7. A Fishing Story • “I’m going out to fish.” • “We’ll go with you.” • …but…they caught nothing. • “…at Your word we will let down our nets.” • 153 fish • the net was not torn.

8. Fishing Principles • You have to go fishing to catch any fish • You learn best how to fish by watching a good fisherman and doing what he does • You catch more fish with a net than with a rod and reel • Net fishing is an organized enterprise

9. Outreach Principles • Outreach into the community is not an end in itself • The immediate goal is for us to engage with people of the community • The ultimate goal is to form relationships wherein the Gospel may be shared • We serve the community because it is a Godly thing to do. This is not bait and switch.

10. GOING NET FISHING • Incarnational churches organize their members to serve the community • What does it mean to be incarnational?

11. THE TWO APPROACHES • THEY COME TO US • WE GO TO THEM

12. Dechurched Unchurched Attractional Incarnational HOW DO WE REACH THEM?

13. Two Approaches Dechurched Member as inviter(People come to Church and find Jesus) Unchurched Member as missionary(Jesus finds people through His people, who bring them to church)

14. Two Approaches Dechurched Programs will draw people to a church Unchurched Process. Relationship building, witness.

15. 7 MISSIONAL ACTIVITIES A way to get started: Prayer Walking Community Surveying Visioning Process Service Projects Personal Testimonies Outreach Events Sharing the Gospel

16. SERVING THE COMMUNITY • Meeting a community need • Community Surveys • Interviewing community officials • Asking individuals in the community “how can we serve you?” • See Chapter 2 in People of Passion

17. Modern Day Good Samaritans Tanglewood Apts.

18. Who are the people in your neighborhood? • Think of one example of a typical person who lives in your community • Each person at your table share their example • What do they value? • What do they they need? • How can we serve them?

19. Finding Common Ground • Being where the fish are • Knowing what they want and need • Discovering the crosspoint of what they need and what you have to offer • Creating a Vision Strategy • See Chapter 3 in People of Passion

20. GOING NET FISHING • Incarnational churches organize their members to serve the community • Incarnational churches attract people to events, not worship services

21. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS • Service Project Sundays • Adopt a School • Neighborhood Cleanups • Free Giveaways • Mission Trips • First Lutheran, Hot Springs, AR

22. COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS • Trunk or Treat • Operation Christmas Child • Backyard Bible Studies • Nursing Home Ministry • Educational Events • Support Groups • Members intentionally interact with people in the community and form relationships with them.

23. Response to God’s Love “He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds, we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5

24. Response to God’s Love “Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

25. Modern Day Good Samaritans Joplin Tornado

26. Modern Day Good Samaritans Service Projects

27. Modern Day Good Samaritans Memphis Union Mission

28. Modern Day Good Samaritans Colombia Mission

29. Help Someone this Week! Colombia Mission

30. At your Table • What are some Community Service Projects or Outreach Events that you could do at your church or in your community? (See Chapters 4 & 6 in People of Passion.) • Pray for these activities and events, and pray for each other to follow through on your blessed intentions.

31. GOING NET FISHING • Incarnational churches organize their members to serve the community • Incarnational churches attract people to events, not worship services • Incarnational church members are intentional about sharing their faith in the context of a relationship

32. Crafting a Personal Testimony Talking about the Gospel See Chapters 5 & 7 Sharing faith in the context of a relationship

33. Opening Doors to Your Community Through Seasons of Discovery

34. WHAT? What is Seasons of Discovery?

35. Seasons of Discovery Is … • A Two-Year Introductory Process • Delivered into Four Seasons • That helps your church begin to engage your community with the Gospel of Jesus Transforming Churches Network

36. Each Season Includes: • Personal Coaching & Peer Learning Group for the Pastor • Tools for Equipping People for Ministry • Events to Rally the People of the Church around the Theme of the Season • Outreach Activities

37. Each Season Equips 3 Groups • Pastor & Staff • A Mission-Minded Group Called People of Passion • The Entire Church

38. HOW? How Does Seasons of Discovery Work?

39. Timeline of the Seasons Churches have 2 blocks of time (seasons) in a year in which to work consistently on projects; Fall (Labor Day to Thanksgiving) Winter/Spring (Jan-Feb & Easter to June15) This multi-phase process focuses on areas of discovery spread out into four or more seasons.

40. Year 1 Season 1 Preparation Introduction to the Basic Principles and Practices of Transformation (Romans 12:2) Season 2 Visioning Discovering God’s Vision for your Community

41. Year 2 Season 3 Outreach Finding Practical Ways to Reach Lost People in your Context Season 4 Empowerment Empowering your Congregation to Effectively Engage People in your Community With the Gospel

42. Year 3+ Season 5 & Following Discovering How Your Church Can Adapt to Meet the Future Needs of Your Community Learning How to be Missional in a Post-Church Culture

43. At your Table • Share the two people who have emerged on your list with the group (first names only). Discuss your plan to share Jesus with them. • Pray for all these people to come to know Christ, and pray for each other to follow through on your blessed intentions.

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