3. Our Mission To make disciples for Jesus Christ by equipping and empowering congregations to become vital and healthy congregations in their communities and in our world.

5. Plan of Action Developing vital congregations Revitalizing existing congregations Starting new vital congregations But also changing the culture of our ministries - to bring about transformation and revitalization.

6. “Radical, deep and strategic change is needed in order for the United Methodist Church to align our culture and structures and processes in ways that support vitality in congregations,” Bishop Gregory Palmer.

7. Today you will hear How your local congregation can increase its vitality through the best practices of the 16 Vitality Drivers How your local church can increase its potential for making disciples of Jesus Christ.

8. Congregational Life

10. Call to Action: Our Challenge THE CRITICAL ADAPTIVE CHALLENGE : (p. 14) To redirect the flow of attention, energy, and resources to an intense concentration on fostering and sustaining an increase in the number of vital congregations effective in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. (p. 14)

11. STEP 1: Congregational Pre-Planning PRAY WORSHIP STUDY RESPOND Recruit Ministry Team Engage Key Leaders How will you engage the congregation? Attend C2A Training

12. Discern Your Church’s “Hidden” Core Values TRUE GUIDING BELIEFS CHURCH CULTURE “ETHOS” BENEATH THE SURFACE MISSION VISION VALUES

13. Change the Culture of the Local Church To Reach The Unchurched

15. Vital Congregations are everywhere !

16. ckumar@bwcumc.org

17. Changing Your Church Culture Cracking Your Church’s Culture Code: Seven Keys to Unleashing Vision and Inspiration Culture Shift: Transforming Your Church from the Inside Out

18. bwcumc.org/ministries/calltoaction The Baltimore-Washington Conference Website offers resources and links to assist in developing your Call to Action Ministry Plan: o Ministry Plan (Guidelines and Template) o 16 Vitality Drivers o Training Videos by Bishop John Schol o Links to denominational resources

19. VitalSignsUMC.org

20. www.missioninsite.com

21. Vital Congregations are Everywhere!