GOSPEL RAMAH CHURCH VISION TALK 2009

SOME MAJOR KEY INDICATORS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH. 3 -Number of born-again -Number of restored lives -Number of visitors - Growth in: -Attendance -Membership -Participation -Finances - People’s spiritual and material prosperity (3 John 2) - Good reputation (organizations)

“Honoring God and Maturing Believers” CHURCH WHEEL (Ecclesiastes10:10)

5 FAR FROM GOD Growing Disciple Committed Member Disciple CHRIST’S CENTERED LIFESTYLE Born-again Church Attendee BELIEVER’S JOURNEY TO MATURITY 1Corinthians 11:1 Ephesians 4:17-52 Acts10:38

WHY ARE WE HERE? - MISSION Complete restoration of man to God’s intended design 6

-To provide a place of rest, restoration and release -To create a culture of practical love in our community -To establish a network of teaching Ministry worldwide WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSE TO DO? VISION

WHAT ARE OUR DEEPEST CONVICTIONS? VALUES  Total trust in God: demonstrated by the centrality of the word of God and prayer within our congregations.  Building and displaying a Christian Character: our lives have to be a ministry in itself

 Care for one another: to be there for one another at any time (mutual care)  Promote an ongoing training for our members  Allow a free move of the Holy Spirit in our meetings WHAT ARE OUR DEEPEST CONVICTIONS? VALUES (Continue)

How is GRC Led ? Leadership Team CommitteesElders

Elders Volunteer members of the body Volunteer members of the body Provide general watch, care and oversight Provide general watch, care and oversight Evaluate Doctrinal Issues Evaluate Doctrinal Issues Review major Ministry decisions and strategic initiatives Review major Ministry decisions and strategic initiatives Carry the ultimate decision making authority for the church as dictated by scriptures Carry the ultimate decision making authority for the church as dictated by scriptures

Elders (Continue) Role Role 1Peter 5:1-4, Acts 20:28-31, Titus 1:9, James 5:14 1Peter 5:1-4, Acts 20:28-31, Titus 1:9, James 5:14 Qualifications Qualifications 1 Timothy 3 1 Timothy 3 Selection Selection Act 14:21, Titus 1:2 Act 14:21, Titus 1:2

Leadership TeamLeadership Team The grouping of key leaders (staff) The grouping of key leaders (staff) Oversees day to day operations Oversees day to day operations Provides the vision for the future directions of the church Provides the vision for the future directions of the church

Committees Directs the day to day affairs of the sub ministries of the church Directs the day to day affairs of the sub ministries of the church Supports the strategies an priorities determined by the management team Supports the strategies an priorities determined by the management team Build and coordinate volunteers teams so that ministries can happen. Eph 4:11-13 Build and coordinate volunteers teams so that ministries can happen. Eph 4:11-13

15 OBJECTIVE EDUCATION EDUCATIONSOCIAL SPIRITUAL AFFAIRS OPERATORS MINISTRIES ADMINISTRATION

THEME “REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR’’ (To lead God’s people to a CHRIST’S CENTERED lifestyle) YEAR 2009

FOCUS AREAS IN The 3 Rs Right people at the Right place for the Right reason, identify the gifts that people have and encourage them to serve in areas that they are passionate about 2.Effective Communication between members of the congregation and the leadership 3.Focus on the things that we are Good at, our uniqueness as a Church. Improve effectiveness and efficiency of different departments 17

4.Foster Ministries with Real Kingdom Impact By meeting people’s needs By meeting people’s needs By discovering the power of everybody’s involvement By discovering the power of everybody’s involvement By promoting global prayers By promoting global prayers 5. Increase the level of Evangelism and Follow-up 6. Improve the quality of our weekly meetings and special events 7. Establish an effective evaluation systems 18 FOCUS AREAS IN 2009 (continued)

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Co-ordination Elder Gabriel Administration Nana - Pastor’s office Consilie – Admin Assist Pumla – Coordination Edward – ICT Christina – Finances Spiritual Affairs Cell Groups Br Mothusi & Br Gape Evangelism Christine (Interim) Praise & Worship Geraldine Education 1.Br Rylance 2.Br Henri Social Couples Ministry Br Guy & Sis Piks

MINISTRIES TO BE LAUNCHED IN Couple’s Ministry - Deliverance’s Ministry Leaders Leaders Congregation Congregation Total Total Participation We must come as a church to a place of total participation

SOURCES OF INCOME -Tithes -Freewill offering -Special contributions -Wind of the Spirit donations EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES -Facilities and salaries -Training and development programs -Kingdom expansion and community ’s BUDGET

ACQUIRE OUR CHURCH PROPERTY ADVANCED LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (NOVEMBER) 22 MAIN PROJECTS

23 CORPORATE GAINS - CHURCH WHEEL - Health - Multiplication - Impact INDIVIDUAL GAINS - CHRIST’S CENTERED LIFESTYLE - Meaning -Fulfillment ORGANISATIONAL GAINS - STRUCTURE - Effectiveness - Efficiency BENEFITS

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