The document discusses strategies for reaching secular people and increasing initiatives within congregations. It provides profiles of effective Christians who reach secular audiences, including being on mission, developing credibility, and engaging people in reasonable conversation. Themes for outreach include providing instruction, addressing doubts, and meeting needs. Effective congregations see non-disciples as lost people that matter to God, and view themselves primarily as a mission rather than just a gathering of believers.
Our deck of research from our Below the Surface event exploring the deeper implications of current research on the changing landscape of religion in America.
Our deck of research from our Below the Surface event exploring the deeper implications of current research on the changing landscape of religion in America.
Summary: Bonsai Theory of Church Growth. by Ken HemphillRobert Munson
A brief summary of some items from the book by Ken Hemphill on how to maintain an artificially small church. Hopefully from that, one can gain insight into how to have a naturally (yet also supernaturally) growing church.
Santvana Community of disciples committed to strive together to follow the Lord in the PATH OF LOVE, with a mission to be incarnated in the culture of the people, to build the kingdom of God through PRAYER and PROCLAMATION of the Word
Summary: Bonsai Theory of Church Growth. by Ken HemphillRobert Munson
A brief summary of some items from the book by Ken Hemphill on how to maintain an artificially small church. Hopefully from that, one can gain insight into how to have a naturally (yet also supernaturally) growing church.
Santvana Community of disciples committed to strive together to follow the Lord in the PATH OF LOVE, with a mission to be incarnated in the culture of the people, to build the kingdom of God through PRAYER and PROCLAMATION of the Word
Planet Under Pressure 2012: State of the Planet Declarationuncsd2012
Scientists issue first “State of the Planet” declaration at the world’s largest gathering of experts on global environmental and social issues in advance of the major UN Summit Rio+20 in June.
A workshop explaining the basics of How Baptist Cooperate through mission support. It is designed for use in local churches or for new affiliated pastors and congregations. Adapted from a presentation given by Ted Knapp (CA). Download by contacting presentation owner.
2011 GNJAC District Bishop Day Call To Actiongnjumc
Presentation given by Bishop Devadhar and Rev. Dr. Doug Ruffle at the 2011 Bishop's Days on the Districts. This is a valuable tool for clergy to help congregations understand the Call To Action and Vital Congregations movement.
5. Invigorating Initiative “ You can measure anything you want to,” Indianapolis Meridian Street UMC Lay Leader Daniel F. Evans, CEO, Clarian Health Partners. United Methodist-affiliated Clarian Health Partners uses 636 data sources to assess goals progress, which support its mission. “ Final year medical students who can’t relate to patients are not graduated,” United Methodist Layperson D. Craig Brater, Dean, Indiana University School of Medicine.
52. We must be careful that the holy friendships we form within the church leave room for interruption by other persons and other ideas. Scripture reminds that God often comes to us as a stranger. Hebrews 13:2 instructs, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Integrating Initiative Interrupting Initiative Greg Jones and Kevin Armstrong: Resurrecting Excellence: Shaping Faithful Christian Ministry.