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A proposal to develop the Pentecostal Mission Movement in Iceland

A proposal to develop the Pentecostal Mission Movement in Iceland. A working document Presented by Chris Parker and Jóhannes Hinriksson. Distances to Churches from Selfoss. Hvolsvöllur – 49k (30m) Höfn í Hornafirði – 401k (250m) Vopnafjörður – 665k (415m) Akureyri – 429k (267m)

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A proposal to develop the Pentecostal Mission Movement in Iceland

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  1. A proposal to develop the Pentecostal Mission Movement in Iceland A working document Presented by Chris Parker and JóhannesHinriksson

  2. Distances to Churches from Selfoss • Hvolsvöllur – 49k (30m) • HöfníHornafirði – 401k (250m) • Vopnafjörður – 665k (415m) • Akureyri – 429k (267m) • Stykkishólmur – 213k (135m) • Akranes – 90k (56m) • Reykjavík – 57k (36m) • Keflavík – 95k (60) • Ísafjörður – 496k (310) • Vestmannaeyjar 56k (35m) + 3 hour ferry

  3. Purpose of this document • To begin a discussion on the development of a Pentecostal Mission Movement in Iceland. • To consider the needs of the Pentecostal Church in Iceland – particularly the needs of the smaller country Churches. • To think about how as a mission movement we can support the diverse needs of each Pentecostal Church. • To raise awareness of the role of mission in the local Churches.

  4. Benefits of having a Pentecostal Mission Movement in Iceland • The development of a practical, responsive and sustainable support network across Iceland. • No one Church feels isolated. • The gifts and talents of the Church is shared across the movement.

  5. Benefits of having a Pentecostal Mission Movement in Iceland • Mission thinking becomes an everyday part of the local Church. • The development of multiple resource teams. • Develop a sense of belonging to the movement in a real, practical way.

  6. Benefits of having a Pentecostal Mission Movement in Iceland • We can develop a personalised training and support package for people willing to take up the challenge of mission. • We can help mission candidates to raise financial support for them and their families. • Provide on-going support.

  7. Benefits of having a Pentecostal Mission Movement in Iceland • A central resource point for ordering practical resources such as tracts, books, etc. Make use of bulk buying discounts. • Liaise with other mission organisations to share ideas, good practice, etc. • The development of a strong network using available technology, i.e. Facebook, Skype conferencing, Team Viewer, etc.

  8. Benefits of having resource teams • Local Church level • Local Churches would be blessed, resourced and equipped by visiting teams. • Teams would visit regularly throughout the year. • Resource teams would work with the local Church to develop a plan to bless their local community, e.g. with social action work or straight-forward evangelism.

  9. Benefits of having resource teams • Local Church level • The Movement will develop organically in response to the needs of the local Church. • The movement will develop an overview of need across Iceland and plan strategically to meet that need. • Local Churches will be networked together and able to share in and help with each other’s vision.

  10. Benefits of having resource teams • At the level of the individual • People will be encouraged to develop/use existing skills for mission. • People will belong to an organisation that will take care of them while they are on mission.

  11. Benefits of having resource teams • At the level of the individual • People will be trained and supported to develop new leadership roles/areas of service in their Church. • Be encouraged to think about mission in Iceland and globally.

  12. We can do more together than we can apart

  13. If you think you’re too small to have an impact. Try going to sleep with a mosquito in the room!

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