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This resource by David Mays helps develop a deliberate, Scripture-based missions strategy for churches. Learn the key steps, components, and implementation principles to create an effective roadmap for fulfilling God's mission. Ideal for church mobilizers, pastors, or workshops. Obtain more resources and guidance from David Mays.
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Developing a Missions StrategyThat Fits Your Church A Guide for Church Leaders and Consultants David Mays
Is your missions ministry global? Or just all over the map? David Mays
Every church needs a missions strategy. This resource will guide you through a process to a • deliberate, • well-reasoned, • goal-focused, • church-specific, • Scripture-based, • God-honoring missions strategy for your church.
The Key Question is: Your strategy is your roadmap. • It describes how you will get somewhere. • A strategy helps you reach a destination or a goal. • Where does God want you to go? That is, • What does God want to accomplish in the world through our church?
Developing a strategy is straightforward. But it’s not easy. • Get the right people together. • Pray • Do your research. • Solidify your foundation. • Clarify what God desires for your church. • Agree on your priorities. • Set goals. • Begin to work toward the goals.
This resource may be useful For • A church mobilizer or consultant • A pastor, missions pastor, or missions chair To • Lead a workshop for multiple churches • Present the process to one church • Guide one church through the process over time
Develop Your Missions Strategy • Do it on your own. • Use the “Strategy CD.” • Utilize an outside consultant.
Strategy Development Components This resource addresses three major pieces of a strategy: • Process: How do we develop it? • Content: What goes in it? • Implementation: How do we follow it?
Process Principles • Key Leader Involvement • Include Your Missionaries • Prayer • Consensus • Research • Proactive • Continuity • Open to Future Scrutiny
Primary Inputs Scripture – What is the goal? Missions – What is missions? Your Church’s Purpose – What is your church mission? The World – What are the great challenges? These are the foundations for your missions strategy. Content – What goes in it?
Content – What goes in it? Secondary Inputs • Audiences – Whom do you seek to reach? • Ministry Tasks – What most needs to be done? • Balance – How much local? How much global? • Focus – A beacon or a thousand points of light? • History – Do you need gradual or radical change?
Content – What goes in it? Secondary Inputs (continued) • Relationships – Do you support only those you know? • Our Roles – What ministries best fit your congregation? • Partnerships – Is it important to partner with other groups? • Participation – Do your members have to help hands on? You select which of these Inputs are important to your church and should become part of your strategy.
Implementation Principles • Continuity • Addition • Attrition • Saying ‘No’ • Disassociation
Components of the Strategy CD • Leader’s Guide • Participant Workbook • PowerPoint Slides • Supplemental Documents • Scriptures and missions definitions • Budgeting and funding factors and grids • Purpose, vision, and values samples and resources • Sample strategies • Survey forms • Strategy articles and additional resources
God wants your missions ministry to be effective. He will gladly provide direction as you seek him. David Mays
More Information • Purchase the Strategy CD • Send $35 to David Mays, 7589 Burns Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112 • See the Leader’s Guide www.davidmays.org/guide.pdf • Schedule a workshop or consultation • Email dmays@TheMissionExchange.org • Call 317-852-0348 (h/o) • Costs: http://www.davidmays.org/Consultations.html • More missions resources www.davidmays.org • Acknowledgement: • The workshop format and key factors were adapted from Blake McDaniel, ACMC
David Mays • David Mays is Director of Learning Initiatives for The Mission Exchange. The Mission Exchange empowers the global missions community through training and partnerships. www.TheMissionExchange.org • Ministry: Training, resources, and networking in world evangelism • Dream: A movement of churches centered on The Great Commission www.davidmays.org