PPT-The Future of the US Church and Its Mission

Thoughts on the people and processes that will serve God s mission to all nations Dr Paul McKaughan Paul McKaughan has more than 40 years of mission experience ranging from 14 years on the field in Brazil to denominational and . The earliest church in mission and evangelism. The Church as God’s Instrument in Mission. The earliest church in mission and evangelism. The Dynamic Expansion of the Earliest Church. The Dynamic expansion of the earliest church. We are participants in mission but not proprietors of mission. . We are partakers of mission but not path-setters of . mission . Mission. belongs to God, . Church attendance weekly 2008 EVS. 76% of New Christians Come from 40% De-Churched . finding faith today 1992. This section of the population is older and decreasing over time. The Census . 2011 vs 2001. The Key to Stewardship….. Introduction. We will talk about what a VISION OF MISSION is in our time together today. We will also talk about the fact that a congregation begins to be involved in good stewardship when it balances a budget that addresses mission. . Governance, . Roles and Responsibilities. O. Llyr Williams LLB LLM. Solicitor and Director, Swayne Johnson Solicitors and Diocesan Registrar. Head of Commercial, Charity and Ecclesiastical Department. WRBA Ministers Roundtable. Dennis J. Horton. January 13, 2016. Three Waves of Globalization. Three Waves of Christian Missions. First Wave—1450-1750. Military, Merchants, and Missionaries. First Wave of Missions. Learnings. ASSUMPTIONS. CORE VALUES. MISSION STATEMENT. NETWORKS. Core Assumptions. The Spirit of God is at work among the people of God.. It’s not the church of God that has a mission. It’s the mission of God that has a . A report and mission plan for presentation to the General Assembly of the United Free Church of Scotland, . 2015, from the Planning for Mission group. The vision. As a denomination we want to see United Free Church congregations across Scotland revitalised, renewed and growing and to see new congregations established, so that the denomination can play its part in the mission of God’s people in Scotland.. Vision & Mission. We have a strong desire to . build . the Body of Christ in love and truth . and . to reach into the community, commending the Gospel by the way we live. Internal growth. We aim to provide a loving, accepting, nurturing environment for believers, to be a supportive community with a sense of family commitment which spans all age ranges. . . Coming Alongside . . A Community Relief. . Our vision . is to honor God by acquiring supplies and organizing volunteers to help them rebuild their homes and their lives. . “Helping those in need because of Christ’s love for us.”. Bishop Ruth. 11. th. October 2017. Expectations of the evening. Community Conversations – what did we learn?. Reflecting on the deanery mission plan. Highlights. Challenges. Resources. Next steps. Diocesan Synod. 21 October 2017. Bishop Ruth . Worsley. , Harry Musselwhite, DBF Chair and Revd Charlie Peer, Strategic . Programme. Manager . Themes from Diocesan Synod . July 2017. Seizing the moment. . - Lesslie Newbigin. Emergence of missionary societies. Parachurch mission organisations as primary instrument of missions. Emerged in the 18. th. century and exploded in first half of 20. Parish Presentation . Fall 2017 . Father of Mercy, as we journey On Mission for The Church Alive!, endow us with your gifts of collaboration, courage and compassion. . Help us to fulfill the mission of Jesus and His Church through vibrant parishes and effective ministries. Raise up selfless, energetic leaders to serve the Church in fidelity and with care..