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Sharing with Passion and Leading the Mission Acts 1:8 “you WILL be MY ….”
CreativeRedemptiveSanctifying power of God at work in you!
God’s MissionI. Mission begins in the heart of God. II. God’s mission is necessary because of sin.III. God’s mission centers in Jesus Christ. IV. God’s mission is empowered b y the Holy
Spirit.V. God’s mission is to and for everyone.VI. God’s mission is our mission.VII.God’s mission is my mission. VIII.God’s mission is urgent.
Acts 1:7 “You will receive power WHEN the Holy
Spirit..”Rev. Mark Zehnder of King of Kings OmahaWhat common piece of furniture was
replaced by the TV in the average U.S. home? What are the implications of John 15 ?
Do you?Wonder how many people in this store will
spend eternity in heaven?Become concerned with whether or not
family members and friends believe in Jesus?Find yourself praying for opportunities to
share your faith? Look for an entry point in the conversation to
insert Jesus..?
1. Principle of Intentionality86:1 U.S. converstion/membership20:1 U.S. in 1950400,000 churches in USA3% do intentional outreachSurvey-
What may we do to become a better church?What can we pray about?Leave on door fill out pickup in 1hr.
2. Issue of Doctrine9 of 10 unchurched attend 1 or 2 x every 2 yrChristmas eve highest unchurched
attendance.2 Causes for return visit-
Discover what you believe.Discern that you do what you believe.
4. How do Small Groups & SS fit?5 yrs later86% still active if in small group14% less active or delinq if no groupSm Grps become the ministry arm of church
Evangelism factorFellowship factorDiscipleship factorPrayer Factor
3. Expected response of PreachingLiked the preachingSurvey pastors spent 5x in prayer & Bible
stdy(20 hrs vs 4 hrs)Pastoral care high lay involvement
5. Leadership IssueABC Moment
Awareness-what "is" is not what "it" should beBelief -God can make us "who" He wantsCrisis- spiritual attack on leaders
Tenure of Pastor (22 yr. avg)
7. The Rainer ScaleU5-Antagonistic 5%U4-Resistant but not angry 21%U3- Neutral 36%U2-Receptive 27%U1- Highly Receptive 11%
80-90% of unchurched will attend if Invited repeatedlyWalked into church with
U5- Has a higher % of unchurchedOver 80% of unchurched have never been
invited.LCEF Demographics - Habits of Unchurched
Incarnational vs Attractional Incarnational Attractional Individual to individual
relationship Connect with their lifeBecoming part of their
life and community.Introducing Jesus into
their world.
• Individual invitation to event- relate them to church
• Connect them with your church’s life
• Their becoming a part of your life and church community.
• Introducing them into Jesus’ Body.
G.A.P. Analysis1. Community Needs2. Capacity of Congregation
GiftsAbilities Passion
3. Capacity of Leadership Gifts AbilitiesPassion
Acts of Grace Many Fish
John 21 / Luke 5:4-9 …we are ____________AttitudeAwarenessActs & Action
Not Grandmas but Paul’s Church
Characteristics of a Post Church or Pre-Church CultureSpiritual hunger church no longer the “soul”
providerNo absolutesChristianity & the Bible Many gods, religions, views Icons of marriage, creation, sexuality, church
are no longer esteemedTables – which one does the church set at?
Tables Kid wanting to sit at the Adult Table again…
how do we get there again?Know that we, “have been blessed with every
spiritual blessing in Christ.” Eph 1:3Alive in Christ/One in Christ Eph 2Live a life worthy of our calling as children of
God. Eph 4Imitators of God Eh 5…wives & husbandsChildren & Parents…Slaves & Masters Eph 6
TablesAliens…citizens of another world 1 Peter 1Submission to Rulers & Masters 1 Peter 2Wives & Husbands 1 Peter 3Living for God…suffering, trials 1 Peter 4Clothe yourselves with humility Eph 5:6
Table Talk Paul & Agrippa Acts 26:28ff
Will you make me to be a Christian too? Paul, “yes, it is my prayer that you and all who
listen will be as I am …except without these chains.”
From Rome Christianity became a world religion by the grace of Almighty God
Modern Day Churches at the Adult TableLINC HoustonOur Savior Plantation, FL Prince of Peace Orlando Stepping Stones Ministry Our Savior East Bay- St. Pete, FLJourney of Life, OrlandoAmazing Grace Oxford, FL
Natural OpportunitiesPrayer at meal with
waiterWorkout at the gymnWork opportunities
through events & conversations
SchoolSports (attitude,
conduct, response)Driving
Elevator rideWaiting in LineFlightCar Ride HolidaysFuneral / WeddingVacationTelephone callCorrespondenceJournaling / Diary
Witnessing PrinciplesPrayer is almost
universally acceptablePower of QuestionsYou listen to
them/They will listen to you
Gospel snacks vs all you can share Bible Buffets
Spiritually Season your conversations
Light displaces darkness you are the light of the world.
Christian Jewelry, Shirts, cards help start the conversation.
Know your story of His story in your life!
John 4 Common Stage v. 4-7 Ask for HELP v. 7 Create Curiosity v. 10-13Woman DESIRES living water – THIRSTY v. 15Confession v 16-17Acknowledges Jesus that she knows v. 19 Jesus describes to reconnect with God v. 21-24Woman speaks of belief in a coming Messiah Jesus reveals – I am He v. 26She goes and tells the entire town v 28 ff
Reconciliation & Proclamation Matthew 18:16ff “whatever you loose on earth
is loosed in heaven….” John 20:19-23 “if you forgive the sins of any
they are forgiven.” 2 Corinthians 5:15-21 New creation …
Ambassadors of reconciliation. Woman caught in adultery John 8Peter post resurrection 21Joseph & his Brothers Gen 45King David & Nathan’s word picture 2 Sam 12
Witnessing should lead to DisciplingMatt 28:19-20Initial ConversationCommitment to continue
dialogBible reading Prayer Information Class-AlphaSmall Group (86% stay )WorshipChurch Life
Develop an authentic friendship
Those told tell others
Witness/Disciple/Disciple Maker
Connecting Events Is Your Church
ready for visitors? www.friendshipablaze.org
Contact Information Rev Doug Kallesen
FLGA District 7207 Monetary Drive Orlando, FL 32809
[email protected] 407.857.5556 ext. 2