Sharing the Mission Rev Doug Kallesen FLGA Sharing with Passion and Leading the Mission Acts 18 you WILL be MY Creative Redemptive Sanctifying power of God at work in you Gods Mission ID: 760054
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ROC Orlando
Leading with Passion and
Sharing the Mission
Rev Doug Kallesen FLGA
Slide2Sharing with Passion and Leading the Mission
Acts 1:8 “you WILL be MY ….”
Creative
Redemptive
Sanctifying power of God at work in you!
Slide3God’s Mission
Mission begins in the heart of God.
God’s mission is necessary because of sin.
God’s mission centers in Jesus Christ.
God’s mission is empowered b y the Holy Spirit.
God’s mission is to and for everyone.
God’s mission is our mission.
God’s mission is my mission.
God’s mission is urgent.
Slide4Acts 1:7
“You will receive power WHEN the Holy Spirit..”
Rev. Mark Zehnder of King of Kings Omaha
What common piece of furniture was replaced by the TV in the average U.S. home?
What are the implications of John 15 ?
Slide5Do 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..?
Slide6What synagogues & temples are in your world?
Slide7How ready is your church to disciple a new believer?
Do Well
Don’t Do Well
Slide81. Principle of Intentionality
86:1 U.S. converstion/membership
20:1 U.S. in 1950
400,000 churches in USA
3% do intentional outreach
Survey-
What may we do to become a better church?
What can we pray about?
Leave on door fill out pickup in 1hr.
Slide92. Issue of Doctrine
9 of 10
unchurched
attend 1 or 2 x every 2 yr
Christmas eve highest
unchurched
attendance.
2 Causes for return visit-
Discover what you believe.
Discern that you do what you believe.
Slide104. How do Small Groups & SS fit?
5 yrs later
86% still active if in small group
14% less active or delinq if no group
Sm Grps become the ministry arm of church
Evangelism factor
Fellowship factor
Discipleship factor
Prayer Factor
Slide113. Expected response of Preaching
Liked the preaching
Survey pastors spent 5x in prayer & Bible stdy
(20 hrs vs 4 hrs)
Pastoral care high lay involvement
Slide125. Leadership Issue
ABC Moment
Awareness-what "is" is not what "it" should be
Belief -God can make us "who" He wants
Crisis- spiritual attack on leaders
Tenure of Pastor (22 yr. avg)
Slide137. The Rainer Scale
U5-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 repeatedly
Walked into church with
U5- Has a higher % of
unchurched
Over 80% of
unchurched
have never been invited.
LCEF Demographics - Habits of
Unchurched
Slide14Incarnational 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.
Slide15Connecting Congregation & Community to Christ GPA
Slide16Leading the Mission
Acts of Grace
Net Fishing
Slide17Slide18G.A.P. Analysis
1. Community Needs
2. Capacity of Congregation
Gifts
Abilities
Passion
3. Capacity of Leadership
Gifts
Abilities
Passion
Slide19Acts of Grace
Many Fish
John 21 / Luke 5:4-9 …we are ____________
Attitude
Awareness
Acts & Action
Not Grandmas but Paul’s Church
Slide20Characteristics of a Post Church or Pre-Church Culture
Spiritual hunger church no longer the “soul” provider
No absolutes
Christianity & the Bible
Many gods, religions, views
Icons of marriage, creation, sexuality, church are no longer esteemed
Tables – which one does the church set at?
Slide21Tables
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 1:3
Alive in Christ/One in Christ Eph 2
Live a life worthy of our calling as children of God. Eph 4
Imitators of God Eh 5…wives & husbands
Children & Parents…Slaves & Masters Eph 6
Slide22Tables
Aliens…citizens of another world 1 Peter 1
Submission to Rulers & Masters 1 Peter 2
Wives & Husbands 1 Peter 3
Living for God…suffering, trials 1 Peter 4
Clothe yourselves with humility Eph 5:6
Slide23Table 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
Slide24Modern Day Churches at the Adult Table
LINC Houston
Our Savior Plantation, FL
Prince of Peace Orlando
Stepping Stones Ministry
Our Savior East Bay- St. Pete, FL
Journey of Life, Orlando
Amazing Grace Oxford, FL
Slide25Conversations of Grace
Attitude
Aware
Act
Line Fishing
1 to 1 witnessing
Slide26What Natural Opportunities do you have to share your faith?
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Slide27Natural Opportunities
Prayer at meal with waiterWorkout at the gymnWork opportunities through events & conversationsSchoolSports (attitude, conduct, response)Driving
Elevator ride
Waiting in Line
Flight
Car Ride
Holidays
Funeral / Wedding
Vacation
Telephone call
Correspondence
Journaling / Diary
Slide28Witnessing Principles
Prayer is almost universally acceptablePower of QuestionsYou listen to them/They will listen to youGospel snacks vs all you can share Bible BuffetsSpiritually 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!
Slide29John 4
Common Stage v. 4-7
Ask for HELP v. 7
Create Curiosity v. 10-13
Woman DESIRES living water – THIRSTY v. 15
Confession v 16-17
Acknowledges Jesus that she knows v. 19
Jesus describes to reconnect with God v. 21-24
Woman speaks of belief in a coming Messiah
Jesus reveals – I am He v. 26
She goes and tells the entire town v 28 ff
Slide30Reconciliation & 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 8
Peter post resurrection 21
Joseph & his Brothers Gen 45
King David & Nathan’s word picture 2 Sam 12
Slide31Witnessing should lead to Discipling
Matt 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
Slide32Contact Information
Rev Doug Kallesen
FLGA District
7207 Monetary Drive
Orlando, FL 32809
dkallesen@flga-lcms.org
407.857.5556 ext. 2