Cycles and Seasons of the IF

1. Cycles and Seasons of the IF Jon Davis

2. Worship Services [Congregations] Connect Groups[Small Groups] Ministry Teams [DCAT]

3. Four Cycles of the IF • The Assimilation Cycle • The Spiritual Growth Cycle • The Equipping Cycle • The Seasonal Event Cycle

4. Four Cycles of the IF • The Assimilation Cycle • The Spiritual Growth Cycle • The Equipping Cycle • The Seasonal Event Cycle

5. 1. Assimilation Cycle assimilate (Jon’s definition): “Getting new Expats in Beijing aware off, engaged in, BICF services, small groups, and ministry teams.”

6. Assimilation Cycle • Worship Services • Small Groups • Ministry Teams

7. Worship Services [Congregations] Connect Groups[Small Groups] Ministry Teams [DCAT]

8. Five most likely ways people will find you • Internet • Recommendation of a friend (map cards) • Special Event (Newcomers, Christmas, other) • Small Group connection • Adverts in Expat magazines

10. Worship Services [Congregations] Connect Groups[Small Groups] Ministry Teams [DCAT]

11. Tips for small group assimilation • Make it easy. • Keep them visible. (e.g. SG interview) • Preach about community. • Have a yearly SG campaign.

12. Video Small Groups • Play small group video here

13. Worship Services [Congregations] Connect Groups[Small Groups] Ministry Teams [DCAT]

14. Cruise Ship mentality v.s. Battle Ship mentality

15. Ministry Opportunities

16. DCAT promotion video • Play DCAT video

17. Four Cycles of the IF • The Assimilation Cycle • The Spiritual Growth Cycle • The Equipping Cycle • The Seasonal Event Cycle

18. 2. Spiritual Growth Cycle

19. Six important areas of the spiritual growth cycle New Believers Baptism Membership Member Care (Celebrate Recovery) Evangelism Giving

20. Baptism promotion video • Play Baptism video

21. Why Membership? • Membership is discipleship. • Membership brings alignment. • Membership is a foundation for unity. • Membership provides safety. • Membership strengthens commitment. • Membership brings accountability.

22. Celebrate Recovery Video • Play CR Video here

23. Evangelism

24. Hybel’s Ideas on Giving • People must understand the need. • People need to know the vision. • Use a flip chart every third week (%). • Share what giving has made possible.

25. Hybel’s Ideas on Giving • Read a scripture before taking the offering. • Use testimonies on giving. • Have the pastor take the offering.

26. Four Cycles of the IF • The Assimilation Cycle • The Spiritual Growth Cycle • The Equipping Cycle • The Seasonal Event Cycle

27. 3. The Equipping Cycle

28. BICF vision statement • “To build a vibrant reproducing community, unified in Christ, that embraces and transforms people of all nations to impact their cities, their nations, and the world for Jesus Christ.”

29. Where and How are people equipped? • Small Groups • Youth Ministry • Seminars • On the job training • Equipping Center

30. Mentoring and Equipping

31. Four Cycles of the IF • The Assimilation Cycle • The Spiritual Growth Cycle • The Equipping Cycle • The Seasonal Event Cycle

32. 4. The Seasonal Event Cycle

33. Seasonal Event Cycle • New Year’s Eve Service • CNY • Easter • Graduation

34. Seasonal Event Cycle • Summer (VBS) • Fall Push (mid August • Christmas Service • Christmas Eve Service