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What could be?. 1-3 Nov 2012. Inspire Include Involve. ”Break my hearts for what breaks yours ”. To do list ”Out with the church ” (ud med kirken). To do list ” Church - get out” (ud med kirken) Inside - Outside. To do list ” Church - get out” Inside - Outside.
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What could be? 1-3 Nov 2012
To do list ”Out with the church” (ud med kirken)
To do list ”Church - get out” (ud med kirken) Inside - Outside
To do list ”Church - get out” Inside - Outside
A shift in identity • Compassion is need to have – not just nice to have • We must massage thisidentityinto the peoplewelead: Preaching, coaching and leading the way • Beconvinced and dedicated!
Scratch the itch! A holistic approach is key Whatare the felt needs? ”If youtrulyshallsucceed in leading a person to a particularplace, you must first and foremost find himwherehe is and beginthere.” Søren Kierkegaard
The vital job of the leader: • Entrust the responsibilities • Point out the vision • Make the connectionbetween the ministry and what the biblesays (it’s not just a whim!)
Barriers: • Do we have enough ressources and energy? Arewebigenough? • Will we do more harm thangood? • Othersmightbebetterthanus in doing the job… • It can’tbeourresponsibility • Wecan’t handle the pain it involves • Weprobablywon’tmake a difference anyway… • Do I really have enoughcompassion for thesepeople?
3 core elements: • Make a vision statement and write it down • Gather a team • Anchor the project in the core of the churchleadership
Partnerships Why do weneed it? And what do weget out of it?
The benefits of partnerships • Gettingstarted – the easyway • Youcanleanontheirexpertise • Buildsknowledge fast • Theirnetworkacceleratesyours • Createscredibility, respect & ownership
Takeintoconsideration • Who? • Be clear onwhoyouare…andbeflexible • Leadership and communication is key • Don’tpromise more thanyoucankeep – and don’tbeafraid to be in it for more…
The fruit…. • It just feels right! • Proud of mychurch • Softhearts • Passion • Freshperspectiveonchurch • Faith • ”Theymean it” (legitimacy/ a voice in society) • Dependencyon Jesus • Growth…