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Building Missions Leadership in the Local Church

CREATE A WINNING MISSIONS TEAM. Building Missions Leadership in the Local Church. By Paul Brannan. PASTOR, YOU ARE THE KEY!. The Path You Choose Will Determine Where the Congregation Goes. Will Your People Become “Great Commission Christians”?. IT ALL DEPENDS ON YOU!.

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Building Missions Leadership in the Local Church

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  1. CREATE A WINNING MISSIONS TEAM Building Missions Leadership in the Local Church By Paul Brannan

  2. PASTOR, YOU ARE THE KEY! The Path You Choose Will Determine Where the Congregation Goes Will Your People Become “Great Commission Christians”? IT ALL DEPENDS ON YOU!

  3. A MISSIONS TEAM WILL HELP YOU… Lead Your Congregation Into Obedience To Christ’s Command, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to all creation”. “No stream will rise higher than its source”

  4. WHY CALL IT A TEAM? • Because the word committee suggests people sitting at a table talking, talking, talking... • The word TEAM suggests: • Excitement and Enthusiasm • Cooperation or Working together • Winning or Positive attitude And That’s What Missions Is All About!

  5. WHY HAVE A MISSIONS TEAM? • We accomplish more through delegation • More people get involved in God’s work • Criticism is minimized when people take ownership of the work • The church board cannot devote the necessary time to missions

  6. HOW LARGE SHOULD THE TEAM BE? • For many churches, this will be an ideal number • It may be as small as 3 to 5 members • Quality is preferred over quantity • Even the smaller church should find this number within their potential

  7. HOW LARGE SHOULD THE TEAM BE? (Continued) • It will be more difficult for all its members to meet at the same time • In this case, a small executive team should conduct monthly business • The larger church will need more team members for the added responsibilities

  8. QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEAM MEMBERS SHOULD BE: • Church member in good standing • Faithful in attendance and tithing • Must be willing to devote 6-8 hours monthly • Don’t overlook the youth – they will be leading tomorrow • Include retirees – they have more free time

  9. BEATS WITH A PASSION FOR THE LOST EACH MEMBER MUST HAVE A HEART THAT… • Do they love the lost? • Do they love missions and missionaries? • Are they consumed with missions?

  10. A COOPERATIVE SPIRIT IS REQUIRED • There is no place for a “do it my way” person • Unity in the team sets an example for the congregation • They must work as a team

  11. THEY MUST BE GENEROUS IN THEIR MISSIONS GIVING • No one should make decisions concerning missions funds if they are not generous givers! • They must be regular in their monthly faith promise giving • Generous in other missions appeals

  12. IT COULD BE BY ELECTION HOW SHOULD THE MEMBERS BE SELECTED? But that ends up being a popularity contest That could result in members who care little for missions

  13. IT MAY BE VOLUNTARY HOW SHOULD THE MEMBERS BE SELECTED?(Continued) They may be enthusiastic at the moment but lack commitment That could result in members who lack the necessary qualifications

  14. IT MAY BE BY APPOINTMENT HOW SHOULD THE MEMBERS BE SELECTED? (Continued) This is the best method and offers a number of advantages It allows choosing people who are committed to missions

  15. DURING THE TEAMS FORMATION: • The pastor could nominate the members • Those nominations could be approved by the church board • It might be advisable to keep the team small while in formation • Additional members can always be added later as needed

  16. WHEN SHOULD THE MISSIONS TEAM BE FORMED? • This gives opportunity to observe each member interacting with the team as well as their interest in missions • You will be better informed after the convention, to select permanent Missions Team members based on your observations First, Name A Convention Planning Team Consisting Of Potential Missions Team Members

  17. ONCE THE TEAM HAS BEEN FORMED: • The team could nominate future members • These nominations could be taken to the pastor and church board for final approval

  18. HOW LONG SHOULD EACH MEMBER SERVE? • 1 year is too short • 2 to 3 years is more adequate • Length of term should be established, but with the possibility of serving successive terms • Terms should be staggered to insure that experienced members will always have a voice in decisions

  19. AS A TEAM THEY SHALL ADMINISTER ALL MISSIONS FUNDS • Missions funds may be kept in a separate bank account or in the church’s general bank account • But a separate accounting of missions funds must always be maintained • These funds should never be borrowed or co-mingled with other funds

  20. THEIR ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS WILL INCLUDE: • Decisions concerning monthly commitments for missionary support • Responses to urgent financial appeals for one-time assistance following floods, earthquakes, etc. • Responses to cash appeals for projects for buildings, land, etc. • Birthday and Christmas gifts to the missionaries being supported

  21. THEIR ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS WILL ALSO INCLUDE: • The allocation of funds for an annual missions convention and related activities • Appointment of a missions treasurer to make all monthly disbursements of missions funds • Offerings at missions’ activities for missionaries and other speakers

  22. THE TEAM SERVES AS A LINK BETWEEN THE MISSIONARIES AND THE CONGREGATION • They will create a file of missionary letters and information received • They will share the prayer needs with the congregation • They will communicate with the missionaries by e-mail, especially concerning prayer needs

  23. THE TEAM WILL MAINTAIN AN ATTRACTIVE MISSIONS DISPLAY • In a well lighted, well trafficked area • Name one or two people, with artistic ability, to keep the display updated • Display curios from missionaries and overseas trips Include news from Missionaries Hang Commitment certificates

  24. THE TEAM WILL PLAN THE MISSIONS CONVENTION • Plan the activities • Secure the speaker • Name the working committees • Plan the promotions • Establish the dates • Provide the finances to cover the cost of the convention • Remember – Always in cooperation with the pastor!

  25. THE TEAM WILL PLAN A MONTHLY MISSIONS SUNDAY • They will present a well-planned missions “Window on the World” each month • The success of the Faith Promise giving depends on the work and prayer invested in this monthly presentation • This “Window on the World” will continue to educate, motivate and inspire the congregation for missions throughout the year

  26. WHAT ARE THE TEAM’S PRIMARY GOALS? • Create world vision • Promote intercessory prayer for world needs • Organize missions conventions • Participate in monthly Missions Sundays • Plan short-term missions trips

  27. THE TEAM’S PURPOSE IS… • To be an extension of the pastor in promoting missions throughout the congregation • To make themselves (the team) available to every department in the church, providing resources and encouragement for promoting missions to every age group

  28. BUT THE TEAM’S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS… TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY MEMBER TO OBEY THE GREAT COMMISSION

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