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PLENARY I: IF ONLY…

PLENARY I: IF ONLY…. Rev. Cedrick D. Bridgeforth, EdD pastorcedrick@gmail.com. OUR VISION A renewed, transformed, unified body of Christ mission in the world. OUR MISSION To raise up prophetic and spiritual leaders who will be advocates for the unique needs of black people

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PLENARY I: IF ONLY…

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  1. PLENARY I: IF ONLY… Rev. Cedrick D. Bridgeforth, EdDpastorcedrick@gmail.com

  2. OUR VISION A renewed, transformed, unified body of Christ mission in the world.

  3. OUR MISSION To raise up prophetic and spiritual leaders who will be advocates for the unique needs of black people in The United Methodist Church

  4. IF ONLYWE HAD A MESSAGE TO SHARE…

  5. IF ONLYJESUS WERE LEADING US…

  6. IF ONLYWE COULD SEE OUR WAY…

  7. IF ONLYWE GIVE UP NOW…

  8. SPECIAL MEETINGMarch 28-29, 2014 Ballpark Hilton St Louis, Missouri Advocacy Training Organizational Effectiveness Constitution/Bylaws General Conf 2016

  9. VITAL CONGREGATIONS Rev. Cedrick D. Bridgeforth, EdDpastorcedrick@gmail.com

  10. HIGHLY EFFECTIVE CONGREGATIONS ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS…AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE CONGREGATIONS PURSUE RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

  11. IDENTIFYING THE “GAPS” BETWEEN YOUR CONGREGATION AND THE COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD What are 3 or 4 obvious gaps you can identify?

  12. What are 2 or 3 ministries your congregation implements, conducts, or provides space for that you know/believe are not effective ministries to further the mission of the Church?

  13. What is one opportunity that is lost or missed by not eliminating such programs?

  14. What would it cost to eliminate at least 1 of those programs or tenants within the next 12-18 months?

  15. Are there natural or potential allies to assist with this catalytic move?

  16. THE ORIGINAL PRESENTATION BEGINS HERE

  17. Vital Congregations Are: Spirit-filled, forward-leaning communities of believers that welcome all people (Gal.3:28) Places where Disciples of Jesus Christ are made through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Matt. 28:18-20) Communities that serve like Christ through justice and mercy ministries. (Micah 6:8, Luke 4:17-21)

  18. A Vital Congregation Has: • Inviting & Inspiring Worship • Engaged Disciples in mission & outreach • Gifted, Empowered & Equipped Lay Leadership • Effective, Equipped & Inspired Clergy Leadership • Small Group Ministries • Strong Children’s & Youth Ministry

  19. A Disciple of Jesus Christ: • Matthew 22:36-40 • worships regularly • helps make new disciples • is engaged in growing in their faith • is engaged in mission • shares by giving in mission

  20. Call to Action Study (findings) • All churches • Regardless of size • Regardless of location/geography • Regardless of race/ethnicity/culture* • Regardless of theological persuasion • More vital congregations in West

  21. Call to Action Study (Findings) • 16 Drivers for Vitality • 4 Areas • Small groups • Lay leadership • Pastoral leadership • Worship

  22. Engagement of disciples in small groups and the number of ministries VITAL CHURCHES HAVE… …more small groups for all ages …more programs for children …more programs for youth

  23. Lay leadership VITAL CHURCHES… Focus on increasing effectiveness of lay leaders Have lay leaders who demonstrate a vital personal faith Place emphasis on rotating lay leadership in order to involve more people over time Call, equip, use and support more lay leaders than non-vital churches

  24. Pastor VITAL PASTORS… Give attention to developing, coaching, and mentoring lay leadership Use their influence to increase the participation of others in order to accomplish changes in the church Motivate the congregation to set and achieve significant goals Inspire the congregation through preaching WHEN THEY ARE SERVING EFFECTIVELY, stay longer

  25. Worship VITAL CHURCHES… Offer a mix of contemporary…and traditional services Have preachers who tend to use more topical sermon series in traditional services Use more contemporary music…in contemporary services Use more multi-media in contemporary services

  26. Your Own Assessment • Why measure? • What do numbers tell you/us?

  27. REFLECTIONS SPECIAL MEETINGMarch 28-29, 2014 Ballpark Hilton St Louis, Missouri Advocacy Training Organizational Effectiveness Constitution/Bylaws General Conf 2016

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