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SESSION 1 PASSION VISION MISSION

SESSION 1 PASSION VISION MISSION. VISION. Having vision is looking toward the FUTURE and seeing what God wants to do through you in order to achieve his redemptive purposes. GOD–THE CHURCH–THE COMMUNITY. GOD. THE COMMUNITY. MYSELF CHURCH. PASSION-VISION-MISSION. PASSION. VISION.

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SESSION 1 PASSION VISION MISSION

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  1. SESSION 1 PASSION VISION MISSION

  2. VISION Having vision is looking toward the FUTUREand seeing what God wants to do through you in order to achieve his redemptive purposes.

  3. GOD–THE CHURCH–THE COMMUNITY GOD THE COMMUNITY MYSELF CHURCH

  4. PASSION-VISION-MISSION PASSION VISION God Community Church MISSION

  5. SESSION 2 THE FIVE ELEMENTS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH

  6. In order to have a healthy and growing church, we must pay attention to all the parts of the church’s life and ministry (the five elements and the five functions).

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  9. FIVE ELEMENTS Vital signs of a healthy church

  10. CLEAR VISION | 1 Peter 2:9-12 8 Key Aspects of a Vision Statement: It presents a clear picture of a preferred future. It enables one to think of possibilities with God’s “eyeglasses.” It’s based on the redemptive purposes of God. It’s not satisfied with the status quo (the way things are at present). It takes faith. It’s communicated in a simple form. It moves one toward prayer and action/it gives a sense of urgency. It’s shared among leaders and members.

  11. Exercise | Clear Vision Read each statement and indicate your opinion. (“1” indicates you disagree completely with the statement; “10” indicates you completely agree.) Available on line Our church has a clear and defined vision for a preferred future. I feel inspired by the vision of the church.

  12. EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP | Ephesians 4:11-12 Characteristics of leaders in Scripture: The leader issentbyGod. (Jn 17:18) The leader is a servant. (Phil 2:5-8; Mk 10:42-45; Jn 13:14-15) The leader seeks God’s guidance. (Ps 25:4-5) The leader motivates and equips God’s people. (Eph 4:11-12; II Tm 2:2)

  13. CONTRAST BETWEEN LEADERSHIP STYLES

  14. Exercise | Empowering Leadership Read each statement and indicate your opinion. (“1” indicates you disagree completely with the statement; “10” indicates you completely agree.) There are leaders being trained and prepared for future positions of leadership. The leaders help and guide those desiring to become active in the church.

  15. MOBILIZED BODY | I Corinthians 12:7; I Peter 4:10-11 Successfulwork as a teaminvolves: A clear and inspiringgoal Workstructuredtoachieveresults Competentmembers Commitment of allmembers A collaborativeenvironment A standard of excellence

  16. Exercise | Mobilized Body Read each statement and indicate your opinion. (“1” indicates you disagree completely with the statement; “10” indicates you completely agree.) The church helps members to discover their gifts for ministry. I’ve been trained to serve or lead in the congregation and community.

  17. STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES | I Co. 4:2; Pr 3:9-10 Successfulwork as a teaminvolves: A clear and inspiringgoal Workstructuredtoachieveresults Competentmembers Commitment of allmembers A collaborativeenvironment A standard of excellence TheFour “T’s” of Stewardship: TIME Talent TREASURE Temple of God (Our physical bodies)

  18. Exercise | Stewardship of Resources Read each statement and indicate your opinion. (“1” indicates you disagree completely with the statement; “10” indicates you completely agree.) Our church practices good stewardship in terms of handling the budget well. Our church teaches regularly about stewardship and tithing.

  19. CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TEXT AND THE CONTEXT A healthy church takes into account its context (geographic location, social and economic factors, cultures, etc.). While the message of the good news in Jesus Christ does not change, the methods for sharing it do.

  20. Exercise | Connection between the Text and Context Read each statement and indicate your opinion. (“1” indicates you disagree completely with the statement; “10” indicates you completely agree.) Our church is aware of the needs in our social context. Our church tries hard to build relationships in the community.

  21. SESSION 3 THE FIVE TASKS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH

  22. FIVE FUNCTIONS Each task has an impact on the others.

  23. EVANGELISM | Acts 2:47; II Timothy 4:1-2 It calls people to believe this good news, to turn their lives over to Jesus, and to become his disciples. ThreeKinds of ChangesNeededforPeopleto Come toKnowChrist : A change of power A change of belief A change of will

  24. Exercise | Evangelism Read each statement and indicate your opinion. (“1” indicates you disagree completely with the statement; “10” indicates you completely agree.) Available on line Our church trains and equips its members to give witness in the community. I feel personally involved in the evangelistic task of our congregation.

  25. DISCIPLESHIP | Acts 2:42; Matthew 28:18-20 Characteristics of leaders in Scripture: 1. Conduct 2. THINKING 3. Character 4. COMMITMENT

  26. CONTRAST BETWEEN LEADERSHIP STYLES Segmented Faith vs. Integrated Faith

  27. Exercise | Discipleship Read each statement and indicate your opinion. (“1” indicates you disagree completely with the statement; “10” indicates you completely agree.) When a new person accepts Christ he or she is immediately discipled by someone. . The church is helping me grow spiritually.

  28. SERVICE | Acts 2:45-46; Galatians 6:10 ConnectionsbetweenService and Evangelism: Serviceis a result of evangelism: God’slovemakesuswanttoserveothers. Serviceis a bridge toevangelism: We do concrete acts of servicefirst, and thoseacts of service open doorsto share ourfaith. Serviceaccompaniesevangelism: As weserveothers, wespeak of God’s love for them in Christ.

  29. Exercise | Service Read each statement and indicate your opinion. (“1” indicates you disagree completely with the statement; “10” indicates you completely agree.) Our church helps people with their physical needs. The people of the community know that we want to demonstrate Christ’s love in practical ways.

  30. FELLOWSHIP | Acts 2:42, 44, 46; Galatians 6:2 • Healthy churches understand that conflict is a normal part of life as a congregation. They resolve conflict in a constructive way, with a focus on how to handle the situation so that the church stays faithful to its vision and speaks the truth in love • John 17 • Psalm 133

  31. Exercise | Fellowship Read each statement and indicate your opinion. (“1” indicates you disagree completely with the statement; “10” indicates you completely agree.) The ministry of the church helps members grow in friendly relationship with others. There is a positive fellowship in our church.

  32. WORSHIP | Acts 2:42, 47a; Romans 12:1-2 The worship service is a special time when God’s people gather to meet with God together. • Godcallsustoworshiphim. • werespondbypraisinghimtogether. • Godcallsustoconfessoursins. • werespondbyconfessingoursins and askingforgiveness. • Godspeakstousthroughhis Word. • werespondwithconfessions of faith, offerings, testimonies. • God shows ushislove in theSacraments. • wereceivethework of GodthroughhisHolySpirit. • Godblessesus and sendsusoutintotheworld. • weleavetheworship place readytoserveGod.

  33. CONTRAST BETWEEN LEADERSHIP STYLES Worship factors that can help a church to grow: Warm welcome to visitors (making sure they have a place to sit/ stand and explanations so they know what’s going on). Follow-up of visitors (some personal contact shortly after they’ve attended worship). Room for new people in the worship area. Solid Biblical preaching that is faithful to Scripture and relevant to people’s lives. Clear communication about ways people can become involved in the church.

  34. Exercise | Empowering Leadership Read each statement and indicate your opinion. (“1” indicates you disagree completely with the statement; “10” indicates you completely agree.) Theworship in ourchurchnurtures and strengthensusforthe Christian life. In our worship services the triune God is recognized: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

  35. SESSION 4 THE TRANSFORMATIONAL SYSTEM

  36. Youhavetoseethetree and alsotheforest.

  37. PRINCIPLE The church is a living ORGANISMas the Body of Christ, and at the same time it exists in concrete, visible ORGANIZATIONS through which God is at work in the world.

  38. EXERCISE | Scrambled Numbers

  39. Diagram 1 | ExternalFactorsThatAffect a Congregation LOCATION LOCAL Community / Environment Religious Tradition / Biblical Values People Entering People Minister HistoryOrganizational - MinistryCoreValues

  40. Diagram 2 | InternalComponents of a Congregation PURPOSE VISION RESOURCES The Church Christ as Head Organism / Organization People Entering People Minister LIDERSHIP COMMUNICA TION STRUCTURE PROGRAM PEOPLE PeopleFlow: Welcome – Involvement, Deployment

  41. Diagram3 | InternalComponents of a Congregation PURPOSE VISION RESOURCES TRANSFORMATION TRANSFORMATION The Church Christ as Head Organism / Organization Location People Entering People Minister LIDERSHIP COMMUNICA TION STRUCTURE   PROGRAM PEOPLE HistoryOrganizational - MinistryCoreValues Feedback and Results

  42. The Red Carpet

  43. EXERCISE | “The Red Carpet” • Doesthissituation in thechurchhaveanimpactonthecommunity? How? • Doesthissituationaffectany of theareas of thechurchlistedbelow? How? • LocationValues of thechurch • LeadershipStructure • OrganizationalhistoryEnvironment/Communication • Vision/PurposeResources • MembersPrograms • Otherareas

  44. EXERCISE | “The Red Carpet” What options does the church have? What are the possible consequences of each option? How can the church make this decision based on its vision and mission while taking into consideration the whole system?

  45. CONCLUDING | The Workshop A CHURCH that makes a DIFFERENCE: GREAT COMMANDMENT 1. Love the Lord with all your heart 2. Love your neighbor as yourself . (Mat. 22: 37) GREAT COMMISSION 3. Go and make disciples . 4. Baptizing them . 5. Teaching them to keep everything that Jesus taught

  46. WORKSHOP | The Transformational System “A GREAT COMMITMENT to the GREAT COMMANDMENT and the GREAT COMMISSION makes a GREAT CHURCH.”

  47. ANNEX | Theological Foundations • Theincarnation- Philippians 2:5-8 • “Throughouthistorytherehavebeenmanymenwhohave • wantedto be likegods, butonlyoneGodwho has become a man.” • Mission dei: “GOD’S MISSION” - John 3:16 • “Thechurchexistsbymission as fireexistsbyburning.” • -Emil Brunner • Kingdom of god- 1 Peter 2:9-12 • “SeekfirsttheKingdom of God and Hisrighteousness, and • allthesethingswill be added unto you.” -JesusChrist (Matthew 6:33)

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