3. To make disciples for Jesus Christ by equipping and empowering congregations to become vital and healthy congregations in their communities and in our world. Our Mission
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5. Plan of Action Developing vital congregations Revitalizing existing congregations Starting new vital congregations But also changing the culture of our ministries - to bring about transformation and revitalization.
6. “Radical, deep and strategic change is needed in order for the United Methodist Church to align our culture and structures and processes in ways that support vitality in congregations,” Bishop Gregory Palmer.
7. Today you will hear How your local congregation can increase its vitality through the best practices of the 16 Vitality Drivers How your local church can increase its potential for making disciples of Jesus Christ.
10. Call to Action: Our Challenge THE CRITICAL ADAPTIVE CHALLENGE: To redirect the flow of attention, energy, and resources to an intense concentration on fostering and sustaining an increase in the number of vital congregations effective in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. (p. 14)
11. STEP 1: Congregational Pre-Planning Engage Key Leaders PRAY Recruit Ministry Team WORSHIP Attend C2A Training STUDY How will you engage the congregation? RESPOND
12. Discern Your Church’s “Hidden” Core Values MISSION VISION VALUES BENEATH THE SURFACE TRUE GUIDING BELIEFS CHURCH CULTURE “ETHOS”
17. Changing Your Church Culture Cracking Your Church’s Culture Code: Seven Keys to Unleashing Vision and Inspiration Culture Shift: Transforming Your Church from the Inside Out
Share a story about a person whose life has been transformed through Jesus Christ!
We are running out of timeIt is God’s time and we are here for just such a time as this.LIVES ARE BEING LOST AND WE SIT INSIDE ON SUNDAY MORNINGS AND WONDER WHY THEY DON’T COME IN.Are you ready to seize the moment?
Towers Watson studied all of the UM congregations in the US. Based on relative growth in AWA, percentage of children, youth, and young adults attending, professions of faith, missional giving,
A website that is designed to be a resource for all leaders in The United Methodist Church that is simple, user-friendly and easily accessible. Has three components that will help congregations see their church history – assess their current church health and develop and set-goals for their future. The website has links to a multitude of resources that will allow leadership easy access to tools equipping them for church vitality and health.
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