This document discusses transitioning a church from a maintenance model to a mission-driven model focused on fulfilling the Great Commission. It emphasizes that a mission-driven church prioritizes outreach to newcomers ("others") and making disciples over programs and attendance. The document provides guidelines for implementing a welcoming ministry focused on politely greeting guests, showing personal interest in them, and offering compassionate prayer. It encourages churches to repent from maintenance thinking and rededicate themselves to a mission of evangelism and disciple-making.

1. THE MISSION DRIVEN
CHURCH
“Maintenance or Mission”
John
10:16

3. John
10:16
(16a)
(16b)
(16c)
(16d)
OUTLINE
The Providence of “Others”
The Pursuing of “Others”
The Proclaiming to “Others”
The Potential of “Others”

4. THE “OTHERS” OF
OUR CHURCH
MINISTRY
Uttermost “Others”….. over there
Samaria “Others”……. out there
Judea “Others”………. around here
Jerusalem “Others”…. in here
*Guests That Jesus “Brings In”!
*Do They Hear His Voice “In Here”?

5. The Mission Statement
Of The Church
This Great Commission of Christ is The
Mission Statement for Every Local Church!
Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and
the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe
all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you
always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
We must ask ourselves, “If the Mission of the
Church is to be fulfilled, what do we do?”…..

6. !!!
CHANGE !!!
If we keep doin’ what we’re doin’
we’ll keep gettin’ what we’re gettin’!
CHANGE FOR THE SAKE OF
CHANGE IS WRONG!
CHANGE FOR THE SAKE OF
IMPROVEMENT IS RIGHT!

7. HOW WILL YOU
RESPOND?
Which Disciple Are you Like?
Change-Leader (like Peter) … Faith to see
the need for Change and Lead Others Thru It!
Change-Agent (like Andrew) … Faith to go
along with Change and Help Others Follow!
Change-Resistor (like Thomas) … Fear of
Change and the Spreading of Doubt to Others!
Change-Rejector (like Judas) … Fear of
any Change and Willing to Betray to Avoid It!

9. STATISTICS OF THE
MAINTENANCE CULTURE
98% of all growth in the American church is
from church transfer, not conversion.
2% fulfillment of Jesus’ Mission Statement.
95% of all Christians are not making disciples.
80% of churches retain 5% or less of their
visitors, who are “white” unto harvest.
80% of churches are not growing in number.

11. Maintenance Driven
Church Standards
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Worship Service Attendance
Sunday School Attendance
Success of Programs & Activities
Beauty of the Building & Grounds
Giving To The General Fund
Giving To The Missions Fund
We Must Get Back To “Harvest” Principles
And Abandon “Hold-Down-The-Fort” Principles

12. Mission Driven
Church Standards
• Worshiping / Serving In Spirit & Truth
• Growing in Grace & Knowledge of Christ
• Success of Evangelism / Disciple-Making
• Using Building & Grounds to Glorify God
• Giving Your All to the Local Church
• Giving Your All to the Mission Field
Harvest” Principles = Growth
“Hold-Down-The-Fort” Principles = Defeat

14. COMPARISON
Maintenance Values
Mission Values
Nice People
Spiritual People
Attendance
Parishioners
Works-Led
Self-Focused
Meetings
Weak Leaders
Settling For Less
Availability
Disciple-Makers
Spirit-Led
Others-Focused
Gatherings
Strong Leaders
Expecting More

15. The Overall Affect of
a
“Ministry to Guests”
A Ministry To Guests…
Can Affect…
THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH!
THE MORALE OF THE CHURCH!
THE MINISTRIES OF THE CHURCH!
THE MOMENTUM OF THE CHURCH!
THE MONEY MATTERS OF THE CHURCH!

16. YOU CAN BE PART OF THE
PROCESS…….OF GOD’S
PLAN FOR A PERSON
1. A Decision for Christ is Made!
2. A Disciple of Christ is Made!
3. A Disciple-Maker for Christ is Made!

17. Prioritizing prayer
It All Starts
With Prayer
Pray About “Others”…
*Tell God You Know They’re Out There!
Pray For “Others”…
*Ask God To Bring Them In Here!
Pray With “Others”…
*Serve God By Caring For Them!

18. The approach
THE PURPOSE: To Make Disciples
THE PEOPLE:
Church Guests
THE PLAN:
*Looking For Needy People …. Meeting At
The Door
*Loving The Needy People …. Meeting The
People
*Leading The Needy People … Meeting The
Need
GOD SENDS GUESTS TO OUR CHURCH SO WE
CAN MEET THEIR NEEDS AND MAKE DISCIPLES

19. MINISTERING TO
OUR JERUSALEM
“OTHERS”
Polite Gr eeting…Courtesy
BODY
Personal Interest…Connection
SOUL
Pr ayerful Concer n…Compassion SPIRIT
*Polite – “This person is being nice to me!”
*Personal – “This person is interested in me!”
*Prayerful – “This person is concerned about me!”

20. THE WELCOME
MINISTRY
attitude & approach
The Attitude…..“Every church guest is
a potential disciple!”
The Approach…..
* Courtesy Questions
* Connection Comments
* Compassionate Communication

21. THE WELCOME
MINISTRY
Courtesy Questions
* The Greeting Question
* The Guidance Question
* The Gracious Question
“Hello, my name is _______, what’s yours?”
“Can I help you find…..your SS class?”
…..the Sanctuary?”
“How are you feeling today?”

22. THE WELCOME
MINISTRY
Connection Comments
* The Providential Comment
* The Partnership Comment
* The Paperwork Comment
“I’m glad the Lord brought you here today!”
“I’m here to help you if you have any needs!”
“I’d appreciate it you could fill out this Guest Card
and feel free to write down a prayer request!”

23. THE WELCOME
MINISTRY
Compassionate Communication
* The Polite Communication
* The Personal Communication
* The Prayerful Communication
“Nice to meet you…hope you were blessed today!”
“I’m glad you came…we’re here to care for you!”
“I noticed the prayer request on your Guest Card;
can I have a short prayer with you about it?”

24. WHERE DO WE GO
FROM HERE?
1.
Repentance…….from a Maintenance
2.
Rededication…...to a Mission Driven
3.
Restoration……..of a Mission Driven
4.
Revival…………. with Mission Driven
Driven Church Mind-set !
Church Model !
Church Ministry !
Church Manifestations !