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Vital Congregations:
Living into our
Journey
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Micah 6:8 / New International Version
(NIV)
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Let’s Pray!
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Thanks to Generous Givers This webinar is provided as a
service of the Discipleship Ministries
and is funded through generous
World Service apportionment giving
by local United Methodist
congregations.
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The Presenters
Jason Klees Webinar Specialist
Jacqui King Leadership Ministries
Sara Thomas Discipleship
Ministries
Candace Lewis New Church
Starts / Path 1
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What is God calling my
congregation to do?
What does
mission
and
ministry
look like in my
corner of the world?
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Embrace Vitality Restore H.O.P.E.
Vitality:
Living Into The Journey
• Share our H.O.P.E. Discipleship Process – Vitality in Action.
• What is vitality in the church and community? Missional Focus.
• Resources / Prayers / Embrace Vitality – Living the H.O.P.E
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Vital congregations offer H.O.P.E.
Hospitality
Offer Christ
Purpose
Engagement
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Let’s walk through the
H.O.P.E. Disciple-Making Process
www.umcdiscipleship.org
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Vitality makes
room to
connect
with living
out our
faith
journey!
• Seeking God to direct our path!
• Building relationships through
worship, mission, small groups
and leadership development.
• Expecting God to move.
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Wesleyan Meta-Patterns in Worship
What does vitality look like?
Erin M. Hawkins, General Secretary of GCORR, said an
“essential piece of congregational vitality is the
ability of a congregation to reflect the world around it.
That cannot be done without reaching more people, younger
people and more diverse people.”
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Vital congregations are:
Spirit-filled, forward-leaning communities of
believers that welcome all people (Gal.3:28)
Places where disciples of Jesus Christ are made through the power of the Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:18-20)
Communities that serve like Christ through justice and mercy ministries (Micah 6:8, Luke 4:17-21)
www.umc.org/how-we-serve/vital-congregations
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Vital congregations have:
Inviting and inspiring worship
Engaged disciples in mission and outreach
Gifted, empowered and equipped lay leadership
Effective, equipped and inspired clergy leadership
Small Group ministries
Strong children’s & youth ministries
www.umc.org/how-we-serve/vital-congregations
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Wesleyan Meta-Patterns in Worship
What is our mission?
The mission of The United Methodist Church is to “Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” (Matt. 28:18-20; Matt. 22:36-40).
This mission is achieved through vital congregations:
+ That equip and empower people to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
+ That are sharing the Gospel in their homes, churches, and communities around the world.
+ By worshipping in relevant ways, embracing small groups, and ministering with children and youth.
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Missional Focus
Four Areas of Focus
1. Engaging in Ministry with the Poor
2. Improving Global Health
3. Developing Principled Christian Leaders
4. Creating New and Renewed Congregations
The mission of The United Methodist
Church is to “Make Disciples of Jesus
Christ for the transformation of the
world” (Matt. 28:18-20; Matt. 22:36-40).
This mission is achieved through vital
congregations that equip and empower
people to be disciples of Jesus Christ in
their homes and communities around
the world. www.umc.org
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Wesleyan Meta-Patterns in Worship
When WE Wonder together…
Ask the question:
How are vital congregations connected with communities?
"A vital church knows what is happening at schools, libraries, at businesses, and with folks who live down the street”. The evidence of that is "what people pray about, what is printed in the bulletin or on the bulletin boards.”
Statement from: The Rev. Rachel Birkahn-Rommelfanger, senior pastor at Berry United Methodist Church in Chicago and a member of the denomination's Connectional Table, says engagement in the community through "mission, service and justice" is a clear indicator of health.
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Missional Focus
Four Areas of Focus
1. Engaging in Ministry with the Poor
2. Improving Global Health
3. Developing Principled Christian Leaders
4. Creating New and Renewed Congregations
How is your
congregation
becoming
missional?
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Missional Focus
1. Engaging in Ministry with the Poor / Move from “Ministry to”
to “Ministry With” http://www.ministrywith.org/index2.html
2. Improving Global Health / Connecting with Global Health
Movement – Revitalizes Small Church
3. Developing Principled Christian Leaders / Develop a Culture
of Call and create a path for young people
http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/section-3-servant-
ministry-and-servant-leadership
4. Creating New and Renewed Congregations / Making a place
inviting to new people
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Missional Focus
“Turn the Conventional Model upside down”
quote by Mike Slaughter
The Passionate Church
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Wesleyan Meta-Patterns in Worship
What God-sightings have you
seen lately?
What is your ministry passion?
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Wesleyan Meta-Patterns in Worship
Vital Congregations
are seeking God’s heart !
What’s at the heart of your vital congregation?
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Resources
&
Prayers /
Hopes
• Attend your Annual Conference sponsored events to learn
more about vitality in your ministry area.
• Ask God to reveal your passion. Face your fears by prayer-
walking your community and fasting about your next steps.
• Connect and invite new people into your space. Begin by
taking steps to restore trust while building community.
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Resources & Tools
Books
Websites & Articles
• New Church Starts: http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts/training
• Prayer of Leadership Changes for Pastors and Churches: http://mastersdust.com/2015/06/12/a-prayer-for-pastors-and-churches-in-transition/
• Lewis Leadership Resources on Vitality: http://www.churchleadership.com/pdfs/DSVitalityMatrix.pdf
• Discipleship Ministries / Special Worship Services http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship/services-related-to-congregations-and-buildings
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Upcoming Events
Save-the-date: August 17 through 20, 2016
For More Info:
www.umcdiscipleship.org/leadership-resources/school-of-congregational-development-2016
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Your Season of Mission & Ministry
begins NOW!
Remember life involves change! Pray…
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Questions?
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Jacqui King, Director, Leadership for Congregational Vitality Discipleship Ministries [email protected]
Contact Info:
Candace Lewis, Associate General Secretary New Church Starts/Path 1 Discipleship Ministries [email protected]
Sara Thomas, Chief Strategist for Vital Congregations/Deputy General Secretary Discipleship Ministries [email protected]
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Prayer Changes Things!
Breath Prayers
A helpful way to become centered and focused
Breathe out doubt; breathe in assurance
Breathe out worry; breathe in peace of mind
Breathe out hatred; breathe in love
Breathe out war; breathe in peace
Breathe out turmoil; breathe in harmony
Breathe out insecurity; breathe in God’s presence
Breathe out emptiness; breathe in fulfillment
Breathe out selfishness; breathe in generosity
Breathe out darkness; breathe in God’s everlasting
light
www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/breath-prayer-
personal-and-community-prayers
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Thank You & Live
with Vitality & Joy!