VISION & MISSION A Call to Action for the Future Church
WHAT ARE WE HERE FOR ? Transformation Lives Culture Mission—The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.
WHAT ARE WE HERE FOR ? Transformation Lives Culture Mission—The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATIONS Peter Mark 1:16-17 Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10 Mary Magdalene Luke 8:3 Woman at the Well John 4:4-42 Barnabas Acts 4:36
FOR WHOM ARE WE HERE? The Lost Those Outside the Church The Unchurched Those With No Faith
EXPECTED RESULTS Joy Wellness Significance Insight Courage
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES Talents Ma tthew 25:14-30 The Prodigal Son and His Father Luke 15:11-32 The Lost Sheep and Its Owner Luke 15:1-7
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES Talents Ma tthew 25:14-30 The Prodigal Son and His Father Luke 15:11-32 The Lost Sheep and Its Owner Luke 15:1-7
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES Talents Ma tthew 25:14-30 The Prodigal Son and His Father Luke 15:11-32 The Lost Sheep and Its Owner Luke 15:1-7
SOURCE OF THE MANDATE Jesus’ Vision The Kingdom of God at Hand The Holy Spirit
IN OUR DIOCESE Transformation Community of Miraculous Expectation Divine Source The Great Commandment
IN OUR DIOCESE Focus on the Great Commission Lost Unchurched All Sorts and Conditions
IN OUR DIOCESE Evangelism Is Integral to All We Do All Church Groups Individuals
SOUTHERN OHIO STRATEGY BHAG - 100,000 by 2005 Diocese as One Church Discipleship Vs. Membership
EPISCOPAL CHURCH, USA Double Size by /20, A Clear Vision
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DIOCESES AND CONGREGATIONS Vision and Mission Leadership – Diocese and Bishop Fundamental
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DIOCESES AND CONGREGATIONS Vision and Mission Leadership – Diocese and Bishop Fundamental
DIOCESES AND CONGREGATIONS: KNOWLEDGE Congregations Discern Their Identity Recognizable Destructive Nature of Maintenance-Centered Culture
DIOCESES AND CONGREGATIONS: KNOWLEDGE Congregations Discern Their Identity Recognizable Destructive Nature of Maintenance-Centered Culture
DIOCESES AND CONGREGATIONS: KEYS TO CHANGE Diocesan Partnerships Missionary Outposts Missionary Institutions
DIOCESES AND CONGREGATIONS: IMPLEMENTATION Recognition of Need To Reclaim a Missionary Posture Acknowledgement of Urgency (Diocese or Congregation)
DIOCESES AND CONGREGATIONS: CHANGE MANAGEMENT Establish a Vision - BHAG Develop Leadership Team Launch With a Rally Repeat Vision Showcase Transformations
DIOCESES AND CONGREGATIONS: CHANGE MANAGEMENT Establish a Vision - BHAG Develop Leadership Team Launch With a Rally Repeat Vision Showcase Transformations
DIOCESES AND CONGREGATIONS: CHANGE MANAGEMENT Establish a Vision - BHAG Develop Leadership Team Launch With a Rally Repeat Vision Showcase Transformations
DIOCESES AND CONGREGATIONS: CHANGE MANAGEMENT Establish a Vision - BHAG Develop Leadership Team Launch With a Rally Repeat Vision Showcase Transformations
DIOCESES AND CONGREGATIONS: CHANGE MANAGEMENT Establish a Vision - BHAG Develop Leadership Team Launch With a Rally Repeat Vision Showcase Transformations
REMEMBER WHAT IS NOT CHANGING God Scripture The Creeds The Sacraments Liturgical Tradition The Christian Year Orders of Ministry
BUILDING BLOCKS Wellness Evaluation Anglican (Episcopal) Evangelism Model Discovery/Inquirer Classes Deal With Explosive Issues Pastorally
BUILDING BLOCKS Wellness Evaluation Anglican (Episcopal) Evangelism Model Discovery/Inquirer Classes Deal With Explosive Issues Pastorally
BUILDING BLOCKS Wellness Evaluation Anglican (Episcopal) Evangelism Model Discovery/Inquirer Classes Deal With Explosive Issues Pastorally
OUTCOMES Spiritual Hunger Addressed Enhanced Outreach Increased Diversity Transformation
OUTCOMES Spiritual Hunger Addressed Enhanced Outreach Increased Diversity Transformation
Glory to God!