PPT-The Mission of the Church

Class 1 The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few The Bible as a missions story Class 2 Every Christian is a world Christian going praying sending welcoming mobilizing Class 3 A closer look at mobilizing. 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. . Gaudium . The Joy of the Gospel. A JOY EVER NEW. Shout aloud and sing for joy! . Isaiah 12.6. Rejoice! . Luke 1.28. My spirit rejoices in God my Saviour . Luke 1.47. …. so that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be complete . 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. 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. . - 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. Call to Worship: . “We Have a Testimony!”. (Based on Galatians 1:11-24). One: Come, you have a story to tell.. Many: Once we were lost and could not find our way. But Jesus, who came to seek and save the lost, found us!. 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..