Congregational and Synodical Mission ELCA Pr Jim Hytjan Director for Evangelical Mission NEW AND RENEWING MINISTRIES Sierra Pacific Synod New Ministry Development Grace Lao Richmond CA ID: 585636
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Sierra Pacific SynodCongregational and Synodical MissionELCAPr. Jim Hytjan – Director for Evangelical Mission
NEW AND RENEWING MINISTRIESSlide2
Sierra Pacific SynodNew Ministry DevelopmentGrace Lao Richmond, CAPr. Doris Ng
Good Shepherd South Asian
Fremont, CA
Pr. Ray
Waespi
First United/St. Cyprian San Francisco, CA
Lutheran/Episcopal
Anders Peterson
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New Ministry ModelsStand alone new ministry startSynodically Authorized Worshiping CommunityExploration/probe
Expected to become new start
Churches starting churches
Alternate worship site (second site)
Alternate worshiping community withinSlide9
New Ministry Development ProcessThe Holy Spirit calls, gathers…Individual inquiry Congregation, cluster of churches, conference
Ministry assessment and plan
Witness
Discipling
Team
Synod demographic assessment
Full Communion partner invitation
What if??
How about….joining with the Holy Spirit in creating a new faith community?Slide10
New Ministry Discernment ProcessHow does this new outreach ministry proposal fit within the mission plan of the congregation, cluster of area churches, conference, synod, and ELCA?
How does this new outreach ministry proposal fit within the presence and mission plans of full communion partners? Slide11
New Ministry Discernment ProcessKey ContactsWitness
Discipling
Team
Director for Evangelical Mission
Synod Staff
Congregational &
Synodical
Mission Unit (ELCA)Slide12
New Ministry Discernment ProcessKey QuestionsWhat is the purpose of this new ministry?
How does it fit the ministry context?
What is the plan?
What is the potential for accomplishing the purpose?
Who are the partners?
Has leadership been identified, received approval from CSM, and how will she/he be supported?Slide13
New Ministry Application ProcessCollaborative effort of congregation(s), Witness Discipling Team, DEM, bishop/staff, CMS.Demonstrates clear purpose, plan, potential, partners, communication with communion partners, and financial partnership in support of mission developer salary/benefit package.
Congregational &
Synodical
Mission’s Development Team reviews all applications for approval and financial support.
DEM works with sponsor and Witness
Discipling
Team to secure and support a mission developer through ministry organization. Slide14
Mission DeveloperLay or Rostered LeaderPre-screening/ Behavioral Interview ProcessCalled by synod council/sponsoring congregation and appointed by CSM
Monthly meetings with DEM and annual review of ministry and work of the mission developer
Works with a Steering Committee (newly identified interested persons, people who worked in the study/application process) until organization
Serves as leader until formal organization and then congregation calls/appoints first leader of the newly organized ministrySlide15
Request for Recognition as a Congregation (Organization)Worship services centered in Word and SacramentPastoral care providedChallenge, equip, support ministry in daily lifeTeach and witness to the Word of God in Christ
Service in the community
Financial support of local,
synodical
, and
churchwide
ministries
Foster/participate in ecumenical relationshipsSlide16
Options to OrganizationMinistry closesSynodically Authorized Worshiping Community status requested of and granted by synod council.Retain presence in the ELCAIncorporated with constitution and by-laws
Contract for pastoral services or synod council may issue call to serve (according to synod guidelines).
Voting members at synod assemblies
Annual Review by DEM/Witness
Discipling
TeamSlide17
Renewing MinistriesAll existing ELCA ministries are in constant state of renewal ( Church of the Reformation). Renewal is an ongoing celebration of “God’s Work….Our Hands”.
Spectrum:
Minor Adjustments…Closing/Restart
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ELCA Renewal ProcessCreation of a Mission PlanSix Guiding PrinciplesThree Great
Listenings
Relational and fosters relationships
Every congregation uniquely gifted by God
Pays attention to context
Shared journey
OngoingSlide19
ELCA Renewal ProcessThree Great ListeningsListening to GodBible study/preaching/teaching
Listening to each other: “table conversations”
Faith/life
Congregational strengths/weaknesses/opportunities
History – tell stories
Intergenerational
Listening to the community
Community leaders, organizations, social services
DemographicsSlide20
Ministry Renewal ProcessMission PlanReaffirmation/clarity around identity and purposeProvides direction/map/GPS for moving aheadShort (immediate to 1 yr.) long (1-5 yrs.) term vision/goals/plan
Realistic about capacity/resources/change
Provides for evaluation/course corrections
Celebrates early and oftenSlide21
Mission Plan OutcomesMinor Adjustments Strengthen focus in adult ministryIncrease budget for social media/communicationMajor Adjustments
Staff additions/reductions
Worship changes
Building programs
Significant budget increase/decrease
Start a new ministry – 2
nd
site
Merger/Consolidation/Close Slide22
Ministry Renewal ProcessAdjustments and Change< 5% Visionaries (embrace change)15% Early Adopters50% Middle Adopters
20% Late Adopters
<10% Laggards Slide23
Mission Planning2012 Congregational ReportAre you carrying out a mission plan?
6,995 (9500) Congregations Responded
Yes 50%
No 38%
No Response 12%Slide24
Mission Planning2012 Congregational ReportIf no, are you developing a mission plan?
Yes 34%
No 52%
No Response 14%
Bottom Line:
63% of those responding are in the process of carrying out or developing a mission plan.Slide25
ELCA Renewal ProcessArea Mission PlanArea/Conference ChurchesThree Great Listenings
among churches
Focus on outreach ministry to service area
Mission Plan Outcomes
Awareness of Lutheran presence
Possibilities for cooperative ministry
Possibilities for mergers/consolidations
Possibilities for starting new ministries
Strengthening ties with full communion partners