april 21-23 2008 1resourcing mission forum by roger g johnson district evangelism enabler
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April 21-23 2008 1Resourcing Mission Forum
By Roger G Johnson
District Evangelism Enabler
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Why?
Because they didn’t have a MISSION STATEMENT
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What is a MISSION STATEMENT?
A statement of …
Who you are (Identity)
What you intend to achieve (Purpose)
What values underpin your work (Values)
How you will achieve it (Actions)
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Who is a MISSION STATEMENT for?
EveryoneWhy have a MISSION STATEMENT?
To keep focused
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The Church is the only organisation which
exists for the benefit of non-members
William Temple
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What on earth are you doing
for God’s sake?
Wayside Pulpit
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What should MISSION STATEMENTS contain?
Purpose
Values
Actions
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New Testament MISSION STATEMENTS
John 3:16
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Purpose
Values
Actions
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New Testament MISSION STATEMENTS
John 10:10
10 I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
Purpose
Values
Actions
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New Testament MISSION STATEMENTS
Luke 4:18-19
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind,to set at liberty those who are oppressed, 19 to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” (cf. Luke 7:20-23 - verifiable)
Purpose Values Actions
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New Testament MISSION STATEMENTS
Matthew 28:18-20
18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.”
cf. Matt 3:2 (John); Matt 4:17 (Jesus)
Purpose Values Actions
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Personal MISSION STATEMENT
'Let the first act of every morning be to make the following resolve for the day:I shall not fear anyone on earth.I shall fear only God.I shall not bear ill toward anyone.I shall not submit to injustice from anyone.I shall conquer untruth by truth.And in resisting untruth, I shall put up with all suffering'
Mahatma Gandhi
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Exercise
Write your own PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT
Purpose
Values
Actions
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Nation’s MISSION STATEMENTS
'we will put a man on the moon by the end of the decade'
John F. Kennedy - 1960
'one small step for man, one giant step for mankind.'
Neil Armstrong - 1969
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Mission Statements should be …
VERIFIABLE
i.e. Measure your progress
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Methodist Church MISSION STATEMENT
Worship
Learning and Caring
Service
EvangelismOur Calling
The church exists to …
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Methodist Church MISSION STATEMENT
Worship
Our Calling
Increase awareness of God’s presence and to celebrate God’s love
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Methodist Church MISSION STATEMENT
Learning and Caring
Our Calling
Help people to learn and grow as Christians, through mutual support and care
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Methodist Church MISSION STATEMENT
Service
Our Calling
Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice
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Methodist Church MISSION STATEMENT
Evangelism
Our Calling
Make more followers of Jesus Christ
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Methodist Church MISSION STATEMENT
Priorities
In partnership with others wherever possible, the Methodist Church will concentrate its prayers, resources, imagination and commitments on this priority:
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Methodist Church MISSION STATEMENT
Priorities
To proclaim and affirm its conviction of God’s love in Christ, for us and for all the world; and renew confidence in God’s presence and action in the world and in the Church.
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Methodist Church MISSION STATEMENT
Priorities
Underpinning everything we do with God-centred worship and prayer
Supporting community development and action for justice, especially among the most deprived and poor – in Britain and worldwide
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Methodist Church MISSION STATEMENT
Priorities
Developing confidence in evangelism and in the capacity to speak of God and faith in ways which make sense to all involved
Encourage fresh ways of being church
Nurturing a culture in the church which is people-centred and flexible
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The ABC of MISSION STATEMENTS
Achievable
Brief
Christ-Centred
Verifiable and measurable
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MISSION STATEMENT Exercise
1.A Youth Congregation in a community centre
2.Local Preachers in the 21st century
3.Worship Band
Write a MISSION STATEMENT for …
Purpose
Values
Actions