1. Mission Developer Training Conference
Reflections on the First Six Months

2. Mission Development What is going to be developed?
Why new church development?
What will this look like?
How will this happen?

3. Three Great Listenings
Listening to God
Listening to the Community
Listening to One Another

4. Listening to God Three Biblical Texts
“Go from your country…so that you will be a blessing.” Genesis
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” Mark 1.15
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. By faith….” Hebrews 11.1ff

5. Listening to Community Context
What’s going on here?
Who is in the know?
How does this shape ministry development?
(Example: Worship-day, hour, style)

6. Listening to One Another
What is your story?
What is your experience?
Intergenerational
Cross-cultural

7. Your First Six Months
Join another ministry to share your initial experience with listening to God, listening to your ministry context, and listening to one another.