The Congregation as a Discipleship System Why Are We Here? Mission-Based Ministry in The United Methodist Church.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Catch The Vis on Unite Together in Christian Love.
Advertisements

OVERVIEW OF ADULT Sunday School September 5, 2003 Bill Alphin Bible Study and Discipleship Coordinator Virginia Baptist Mission Board.
Revised criteria for the Order of the Ministry. The personThe work  Qualifications ◦ 10 qualities anticipated in persons engaged in ministry in the CCDOC.
Education for Discipleship Brownwood District Training January 31, 2010.
Rev. Dr. Gemechis D. Buba Director for African National Ministries Chicago IL. February 2007.
The Great Commission Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him,
Top Ten Things Every Vestry Member Should Know. Our Goal: To raise awareness To raise questions To leave you with something to wonder about.
Inviting  Developing Sending Welcome! Sunday School/Discipleship Ministries Baptist General Convention Of Oklahoma extension
Why House Churches? Peoria’s New Small Group Church with a heart for the World.
THE 9 ESSENTIALS OF YOUTH MINISTRY 1.THE POWER OF GOD 2.PURPOSE 3.POTENTIAL AUDIENCE 4.PROGRAMS 5.PROCESS 6.PLANNED VALUES 7.PARENTS 8.PARTICIPATING LEADERS.
State of New England Churches. 2 General Social Survey (GSS)  The GSS is widely regarding as the single best source of data on societal trends.  The.
Harvest Time Church, Bishop Shelton Bady July 2010.
The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
People Talk, Lutherans Listen: The Church We Are Called to Be By Kenneth Inskeep ELCA Churchwide Staff in the Department of Research & Evaluation Synod.
Gospel Based Discipleship 1  is not a program.  is not Bible Study. Matthew Mark Luke John.
Valley Christian Church Vitally Vitally Connecting Connecting Christ Christ and people and people.
WHY YOU NEED A CHURCH FAMILY God’s Vision For The Rest Of Your Life
What is a Free Methodist? We are a movement of Jesus-followers committed to actively participate together in bringing holistic renewal to our nation and.
The Congregation as a Discipleship System
Table of Contents Understanding Your Report 2
Mennonite Church Canada THE CURRENT STRUCTURE Congregations, area conferences, national church body, world-wide communion Together working at ministry,
Exemplary Youth Ministry in Congregations Outcomes: Evidence of Mature Christian Faith in Youth.
The Congregation as a Discipleship System Where Do We Go From Here?
Youth, Mission and Worship| What Does it Mean to be “Living Sacrifices”? Terri Martinson Elton, PhD Luther Seminary.
Lay Leaders Guidelines for Leading your Congregation 2013 The Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Church Health Team Agenda Overview of Natural Church Development
Education and Evangelism The age is gone when evangelism was out there and education was in here.
Cells and Discipleship. Matthew 22:36-40 (NIV) 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God.
Community Life 101 A five session course in biblical community through small groups What kind of small group experiences have you had? What was the best.
Development and the Acts 2 Early Church Experience
Vibrant WORSHIP Believing that we have been created to worship God, we value vibrant corporate worship, making it the center of our life together as a.
What’s Working: Effective Practices. Youth Ministry Practices What impact did involvement in youth ministry have on young people? 1. Deepen my relationship.
Planting the “SIMPLE ESSENCE” of the Body of Christ... The Church in every overlooked relationship group.
Fully Engage Entire Congregations. When Jesus was with us, He didn’t issue proclamations from temples.
6 © 2009 Willow Creek Association. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized distribution is prohibited. 6 First Baptist Church’s Spiritual Continuum.
2 Tree of Life Christian Fellowship Strategic Planning September 23, 2007 Tree of Life Christian Fellowship —where hope grows!
Catching the Vision at Maple Creek MBC A CHURCH WITH A PASSION FOR GOD, AND COMPASSION FOR PEOPLE.
LEADING THE FAITH COMMUNITY A BIBLICAL PRIMER (4).
why do we exist? to encourage one another daily to follow in the way of Jesus.
Exalt the Saviour: Through Building the Fellowship.
WHY CHURCH’S DON’T MAKE DISCIPLES And what to do about it.
DEVELOPING DEVOTED DISCIPLES Ministering to New Believers within the First 72 Hours.
Prepared and Presented by Rev. Lloyd H. Millen Dip. Th. B.A.B.S. M.Div Founder-Director Touch of Love Family Fellowship Pastor Cumberland Community Church.
L IVE THE F RUIT OF THE S PIRIT C ULTIVATING AND N URTURING C ONGREGATIONS Presented by Dr. Timothy L. Bias, General Secretary Discipleship Ministries.
New Hope Church-Wide Transition Update Meeting November 16, 2014 from 11:45 am—1:00 pm.
A Template for Discipleship. New Converts Church Family Personal Discipleship patterning our lives after Jesus Christ.
Asbury Discipleship Communities Discipleship Communities Asbury’s New Vision and MAP What is a Discipleship Community? Leadership Team What does.
Spiritual Friendships & Small Groups St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church Retreat January 3, 2009 Spiritual Awakening.
AS WE GATHER Please write down your definitions for the following: Christian Education Faith Formation Discipleship.
A 21 st Century View of Children & Youth Faith Formation John Roberto, LifelongFaith Associates.
PRINCIPLES FOR INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY & FAITH FORMATION The Future of Intergenerational Christian Faith Formation October 9-11, 2014.
Identity Windsor Baptist Church is a family of God for all generations.
Going On To Maturity Unit Four: Living as the People of God.
INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY John Roberto
SacrificingTogether Pastor Dave Jansen Pastor Dave Jansen February 07, 2016 Series: Better Together.
1. Seek Significant God Encounter. 10 Strategies for Leading Change Website for Study Guides:
CHURCH 101 Part 1 – Who We Are INTRODUCTION Host God’s abiding presence through worship and prayer; Make disciples through the sharing of the Good News;
ENGAGING THE WHOLE FAITH COMMUNITY IN GROWING FAITHFUL TEENS INTO YOUNG ADULTS Terri Martinson Elton Luther Seminary terrielton.com/presentations PART.
Real-Life Discipling Through Adult Sabbath School By Bonita Joyner Shields.
VBC Congregational Survey Conducted in March Respondents to Online Survey.
Take the Next Faithful Step
Church 101 Membership. Church 101 Membership History 1977: Three Bible studies join together, desiring a more intimate walk with God through His Holy.
Reaching In and Out through Sunday School
Our people must also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful. Titus 3:14.
2017 symposium faith formation with a new generation
Lay Leadership Development Director for African National Ministries
9 Marks of a Healthy Church
2018 Fully Engage Entire Congregations.
THE POWER OF SUNDAY SCHOOL DOUG FULTON. WHY IS SUNDAY SCHOOL SO IMPORTANT?
Covenant of Grace Presbyterian Church
Presentation transcript:

The Congregation as a Discipleship System Why Are We Here? Mission-Based Ministry in The United Methodist Church

3 Biblical Terms for Congregation ecclesia ecclesia (pronounced ek-LEE’-zee-ah) – a gathering together of believers, a congregation koinonia koinonia (pronounced coy-no-NEE’-ah) – communion by intimate participation; community defined by shared beliefs and commitments oikos oikos – (pronounced OY’-kose) -- household, place of belonging, acceptance & responsibility

Perspectives Resident in Every Church Provincial Global IndividualGroup

Reflections on Perspectives Each “color” brings value to the congregation. Each “color” has both “virtue” and “shadow” sides. Each is what it is; be careful not to use value judgments. Perspectives are progressive and holonic; relate to maturing in faith. Help each “color” be best it can be.

Passive Engagement Passive Engagement – those who come and receive and regularly seek to be fed, nurtured, comforted, cared for, and included. People at this level may attend many activities, but they do not fully participate or engage. They connect in a variety of ways, but as observers. They enjoy the community and fellowship that the faith provides. Active Connection Active Connection – those who join and attend on a regular basis, who place a moderate value on church as a necessary aspect of the Christian faith. At this level, the church is an organization to join or a place to go, but is not deeply integrated into the person’s sense of identity. Passive Connection Passive Connection – those who join and keep a nominal relationship with the church, though they may not actively attend, give, or engage in more than the most basic spiritual practices (e.g., grace before meals, Bible on the bookshelf). Consider themselves “members,” but generally in name only. Belief Belief – the initial level of participation, where individuals make an affirmation that they believe in God, believe in Jesus Christ as God’s Son. May or may not ever connect with a formal body of believers at any level. 8 Levels of Congregational Participation

Diakonia Diakonia – the Greek term from which our understanding of servant ministry springs. At this level, a person gives his/her entire life to Christian pursuits – engaging in prayer, study of scripture, service to those in need, teaching, and worship. This is the life that radical discipleship prepares the servant leader for. Radical Discipleship Radical Discipleship – at this level, a person devotes his/her life to Christian service, generally accepting a vocation within a church, spiritual movement, or religious order. We view most pastors, priests, and church professionals in this category. Initial Discipleship Initial Discipleship – those who make their faith a guiding priority in their daily living, engaging in developmental spiritual practices, and committing a significant amount of personal time, energy, and resources into spiritual growth and faith formation, and service to others. These are the people who assume leadership responsibility. Active Engagement Active Engagement – those who actively pursue personal growth and development through formation activities, small groups, study, regular worship, and support of ministries and services to others. People at this level are in “sponge-mode” soaking up as much as they can to grow in their faith, preparing them for discipleship. 8 Levels of Congregational Participation

8 Levels of Congregational Participation – Downward Flow Energy, Time, Resources from top to bottom The more mature care for the less mature The majority come as long as their needs are met Very little incentive or energy for growth or change

8 Levels of Congregational Participation – Upward Flow

Questions for Discussion Which direction is the energy flowing in your congregation? How might people at each of the eight levels answer the question “Why do you come to church?” What are the challenges/considerations to creating a congregational environment that reaches, connects and engages all eight levels of participation?