Achieving Success in Missions: Strategies for Leaving Our Mark

Action Plan For Success As A Church 1) Identifying missions specific for your congregation 2) Strategies for keeping the missions fresh 3) Examples of church empowerment to provide missions 4) Why it's important to be in relational and grow together 5) Ways to encourage excitement that breeds more generosity

Focus on Congregational Passions Identify Growth Areas Identifying Missions Focus on Congregational Passions Identify Growth Areas Focus! Focus! Focus! (Yes—this is hard!) International + Local (not OR) Relationships vs. Transactional Mission Team vs. Missional Culture Leverage Resources (Conference, local)

Empowering Your Church & Church People Put trust in others (laity) Immersion into the ministry Recognize & encourage Generosity Doers & Check-writers welcome (but collaborate!) Spiritual Growth Relational Focus Examples: Faubion, St. Luke’s in KC, The Gathering

Why Relational Missions? Mutual learning and understanding Spiritual growth – Great Commission New opportunities Easier than ever “With vs. For” Ministry Changed lives

Ways to encourage contagious behavior Go, Go, Go! Think creatively Include children & youth Integrate local & international missions themes Involvement beyond the church (community) Collaborate with other churches Let those passionate do the talking!

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