1. Strategies in Local Mission
Carol Cartmill
Executive Director of Mission and Outreach

2. A Vision for Local Mission
Aligns with the purpose and vision of the church - to build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians - to be used by God to transform communities 10,000 Reasons capital campaign - lifting 10,000 children out of poverty

3. Journey to Know, Love and Serve God & Others
Mission service is a dynamic part of an individual’s discipleship
The nature of a sending God; we are sent
Narrative arc of the story of God and our role in fulfilling God’s redemptive purposes
God doesn’t send angels – God sends us

4. Emergency aid to reduce immediate suffering
In our early years, we sowed seeds of generosity and cultivated a spirit of giving to needs beyond the walls of our church
Relief

5. Individual Betterment
Services and tools aimed at equipping individuals with skills and abilities to provide for their own basic needs We moved toward more intentional engagement of people – resources began to follow relationships

6. Community Development Sustainability and outcomes that lead to the
long-term development of people and communities

7. Relationship
Mutual design
Leadership capacity
Resources

8. Going Deeper Choosing where to concentrate your efforts:
A geographic area
Initiatives that match the gifts and calling of your particular church

9. Focus on a neighborhood
Transitioned our Christmas in October campaign to work in the neighborhood surrounding one of our partner schools

10. Focus on a school
Provide tutors, school uniforms, supplies, teacher support, playground equipment, books, tutors, room parties, incentive bags, and backpacks with food for the weekend

11. Focus on what you do well
Programs that holistically support the education of children

12. Educate yourself and congregation
Identify issues in your community
People in need walking through your doors
Utilize data and resources from your community agencies
Study other churches and non-profits

15. Develop a long-term mindset
Our work involves humility and patience
Hone your conflict tolerance and resolution skills
The impact of people who stay for the long haul
Trust-worthiness and respect take time to develop

16. ABCD – asset-based community development
Local assets are the primary building blocks of sustainable community. Building on the skills of local residents, the power of local associations, asset-based community development draws upon existing community strengths to build stronger, more sustainable communities for the future.

17. Mutually Designed Plan
Partners are at the table to work on solutions – it’s not about us!
Plans must be sustainable – so that we do not create a culture of dependency
Then…we move to the resource conversation. It all starts with identifying the assets already within the community. Every community has assets!

18. Leadership Capacity
We cannot move faster and beyond the capacity of indigenous leadership
We must increase our own capacity by developing leaders
Be on the constant look out for people who are leadership material
Don’t under-estimate the capacity of people
The majority of our leaders started with an entry-point opportunity
Train for cultural sensitivity
Safe gatherings and background checks

19. Resource Development Use of special drives and campaigns
Operating budget
Easter grant
Candlelight Christmas Eve
Memorial & legacy gifts
Parties
Club events
Outside sources

20. Accountability and Transparency
Congregants have access to information – know how funds are spent
Annual report
Progress reports via Pastors’ E-Notes
Celebrations in worship
Process for vetting new ministries and funding requests
We cultivate similar practices with our partners
Ask for progress reports and financials

21. Measuring Outcomes Metrics Evaluations What do we measure?
When to grow, stop or transition a ministry

22. Final Thoughts Cast a compelling vision
Start where you are and grow incrementally
Get to know your community and develop deep relationships
Work collaboratively
Utilize your strengths
Continually develop people
Evaluate and tweak
Be humble and patient
Celebrate God’s goodness