This document outlines the agenda and minutes from the sixth organizing meeting of Oikonomia Tou Theou (Economy of God) on April 19, 2012. The meeting was held at the Congregational Church of South Hempstead and included introductions, an opening prayer, a bible study on the parable of the sower, and a discussion of building sustainable social enterprises to advance the gospel. Three potential enterprises - an audio recording sales business, community garden, and economic paradigm conference - were reviewed. Progress updates were provided and next steps were identified to launch the enterprises by May. The next meeting was scheduled for May 31st.

1. Oikonomia Tou Theou
(Economy of God)
Sixth Organizing Meeting
Thursday April 19, 2012
7:30pm -9:00pm
Congregational Church of South Hempstead

2. The Congregational Church of South Hempstead
United Church of Christ
416 Woodland Drive, South Hempstead, NY 11550
516-489-3610
www.theccsh.org
Rev. Patrick G. Duggan, Pastor
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Please introduce yourself…
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Opening Prayer
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Today’s Agenda
Welcome & Introductions 7:35pm
Opening Prayer
Agenda Review 7:45 pm
Ten-Minute Bible Study & Prayer 7:47 pm
Toward Building OM 7:57 pm
Closing Prayer 8:57 pm
Adjourn 9:00pm
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6. Ten-Minute Bible Study
Rev. Patrick G. Duggan, Pastor
Matthew 13:18-20
..Thinking About Our New Garden
18“Hear then the parable of the sower. 19When anyone hears the
word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one
comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what
was sown on the path. 20As for what was sown on rocky ground,
this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it
with joy;
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7. Ten-Minute Bible Study
Rev. Patrick G. Duggan, Pastor
Matthew 13:21-23
..Thinking About Our New Garden
21yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and
when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that
person immediately falls away. 22As for what was sown among
thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the
world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields
nothing. 23But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one
who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit
and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in
another thirty.”
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OIKONOMIA
OY – KO – NO – MEE - AH
OIKONOMIA TOU THEOU
ECONOMY OF GOD
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The mission of Oikonomia is to launch
sustainable social enterprises that advance
the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Oikonomia social enterprises will advance the
Good News of Jesus Christ by:
•Creating access to food, water, clothing, health,
•Assisting the poor, and those in the criminal justice
system
•Creating access to abundance
•Making disciples
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Oikonomia social enterprises will be sustainable
& have measurable results. They will:
•promote investment & create jobs
•benefit the environment
•lift people out of poverty
•generate sufficient revenue to sustain operations
•produce a financial surplus over the long-term (in
some cases)
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Sustainable , or sustainability means:
•Economic Development
•Environmental Health
•Social Equity
ALSO
•the ability to endure
•New ministries that can “remain vibrant even
during an economic crisis.” -Shannon Hopkins
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There will be two categories of Oikonomia social
enterprises, guided by covenants:
1) Church Initiatives
•100% revenue to CCSH
•abide by Oikonomia principles
•compensation to team members
2) Independently Owned
•100% revenue to owners
•abide by Oikonomia principles
•pay a tithe of surplus to CCSH (10% or more)
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Oikonomia social enterprises will:
•Consist of a minimum 0f 3 enterprise team members
• Have no less than 1/3 of enterprise team members as CCSH
members in good standing.
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All OM enterprise team members must have:
• Daily access to a computer with internet access
•An email address
•A mobile phone
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WE MAPPED OUR ASSETS
1. We have resources, ideas, abilities, talents
2. When we bring our assets together, we
create tremendous value
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WE TALKED ABOUT SETTING GOALS
What Will You
Study, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan
for
March , April, May – The Next 90 Days?
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We Reviewed Our Activities for Each Month…
The Way Forward
2012
March
Study, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan
April
Study, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan,
May
Study, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan,
June - December
Study, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan, Invest, Launch, Celebrate!!
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19. We Shortened Our 90-Day List… The Oikonomia Ministry
•Word OUT! * Audio Recording Sales
•South Hempstead Community Garden ** Fresh Food Products
•Equal Exchange* Organic Coffee & other food products
•Wedding/Event Planning/Hosting*
•On Purpose: Church in a New Economic Paradigm** May 23rd
Conference
•Time Bank Inventory & Exchange of Talent/Labor
•Others?
.. and we decided to get these three enterprises operating
by May 30th !
*CCSH-owned
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**ACT enterprise`

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Today, let’s do some focused work on our three
enterprises:
• Word OUT! * Audio Recording Sales
• South Hempstead Community Garden ** Fresh Food
Products
• On Purpose: Church in a New Economic Paradigm**
May 23rd Conference
CCSH-owned
**ACT & CCSH enterprise
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Status Check/Update
Word OUT! * Audio Recording Sales
1. Developed/reviewed Strategic Plan (must go over with Youth Staff)
2. Developed budget?
3. Identified Team Leader (“Wine”)
4. Met with L. Redwine, R. Mason, N. Gretton & Youth Staff (schedule)
5. Began organizing CDs
6. Audio Room organizing?
7. Pricing, Sales Strategy & Process?
8. Cash management
9. Launch?
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Status Check/Update
South Hempstead Community Garden ** Fresh Food Products
1. Developed/reviewed Strategic Plan ?
2. Developed budget? – SEE SAMPLE
3. Identified Team Leader (??)
4. Met with CCSH & Community Volunteers (schedule)
5. Begin organizing gardeners?
6. Develop schedule for season, including planting, etc.?
7. Plan for Distribution of food?
8. Fundraising, tools, supplies?
9. Launch?
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**ACT & CCSH enterprise 22

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Status Check/Update
On Purpose: Church in a New Economic Paradigm** May 23rd Conference
1. Developed/reviewed Strategic Plan
2. Developed budget
3. Identified Team Leader (PGD)
4. Met with CCSH & Community Volunteers (schedule)
5. Secured sponsors
6. Ticket Sales (100 churches, 200 participants)
7. Plan for Meals
8. Presenter preparation & communication?
9. Launch – MAY 23rd, 2012
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**ACT & CCSH enterprise 23

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Questions/Dialogue
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For our next meeting…
Survey
1) Each enterprise team must have at least 2 meetings
(agendas, action items to follow).
2) At least one working meeting with enterprise team
(something actually gets done in the meeting).
3) Report on progress
Build
Thursday May 31st, 7:30pm.
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Next Meeting:
Thursday May 31st, 7:30pm.
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Closing Prayer
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28. Oikonomia Tou Theou
(Economy of God)
Sixth Organizing Meeting
Thursday April 19th, 2012
7:30pm -9:00pm
Congregational Church of South Hempstead