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Flip chart with paper and markers Strategic Questionnaires Church and World
What would happen if we did nothing further, ie. What would happen if we had no mission or vision for our global outreach? Share these thoughts with the group.
At this point, please take 5-10 minute to pray asking for wisdom and insight and vision from God. Suggested format: someone opens briefly, allow everyone to pray, and someone closes after 10 minutes.
Assess the world: what is happening, where is the need Fill out the Strategic Plan Questionnaire World. Count up the totals for each option and write out the top 5.
1. Pioneers mobilizes teams to glorify God among unreached peoples by initiating church planting movements in partnership with local churches. 2. The Seed Companys mission is to complete Bible translations in the heart languages of people without Gods Word through partnering with: National colleagues Prayer supporters and investors Like-minded organizations 3. Stonebriar Community Church, in strategic partnership with like-minded ministries, is committed to the establishment and support of biblically-based reproducing churches world-wide. 4. Sagebrush Community: To know Christ and make Christ known among all nations by equipping indigenous leaders and planting churches that plant churches. 5. Campus Crusade: We are helping to build spiritual movements so everyone knows someone who truly follows Christ. 6. CC Philadelphia: To make Christ known among all nations by equipping indigenous leaders and planting reproducing churches which will be salt and light at all levels within their culture. Desert Springs Community: We exist in the strengthening and establishment of biblically-based, indigenous, CPM (church planting movements) among all nations. 7. CC Murietta: We exist to develop relationships that demonstrate the Love of God, bring the Gospel to all people groups, and build up reproducing communities of believers worldwide. 8. Faith Burlington CRC: The Missions Resource Team is engaged in the life-long discipling process by spurring on our congregation to develop as World Christians in their Great Commission calling.
Read the following scripture passages. Then ask Why do we do missions at all?(perhaps discuss What is missions? first) Write out the answers shared. Genesis 12:1-9 The Call of Abraham Psalm 145 (especially note verse 12) Bringing Glory to God Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-20, John 20:19-22 Commissioning the Disciples Matthew 9:35-38 Holistic Ministry Colossians 1:24-29 Labouring in Mission
Choose: either have one person take the words and answers and craft a statement, or have someone facilitate that crafting in the group (Common formula:: We exist / will _________ in order / so that ___________.).
B. Field: We see unreached people trusting in Christ, becoming disciples, leaders, missionaries and pastors. We see formerly unreached peoples reaching the remaining unreached peoples. We see churches being planted at the ends of the earth where Christ is treasured, His Word is being taught by well-trained indigenous pastors, and people are being transformed by the power of God. We see nations being overturned by the love of Christ. We see things so wondrous they cant be explained. 2. First CRC, Hamilton We will see the emergence of an ethnically diverse church worshipping in many places across the city of Hamiltona church deeply investing in its communities; engaging its culture; and seeing the gospel transform peoples lives, their families, and their neighbourhoods. We will see other churches planted in other cities across Canada and other countries around the world. 3. Communities First Association (CFA) CFA extends the reach of Christian Community Development across the country by providing encouragement and support for Christian leaders, serving as a place for retreat and refreshment, and developing holistic, multisector approaches that contribute to Gods shalom. We envision an association that: Encourages churches and organizations to participate in community transformation. Provides Support for Christian Leaders. Builds a supportive learning community. Has leaders growing leaders. Serves as a place of retreat and refreshment. Has credibility with churches. Is a strategic influence & voice for change
Share out loud and write down the answers to this question.
Choose: either have one person take the words and answers to craft a vision statement, or have someone facilitate that crafting as a group.
Re-commitment to the mission and evaluation of the steps taken towards the vision will be ongoing activities. New strategies should be assessed to determine if they match the mission and vision.
Related Modules
1. Promoting Mutual Growth
Adapted from materials by Bill Thornburg, CRWM, and input from Trish deJong, CRWM, Ben Vandezande, CRHM