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Philosophy of Ministry

INTRODUCTION • What is a Philosophy of Ministry? • Why should a church have a Philosophy of Ministry? • What is involved in forming a Philosophy of Ministry?

What is a Philosophy of Ministry? Spiritual & physical guidelines that: • • •

Keep the church & its leadership true to scripture. Present a clear understanding of the purpose for “having church.” Presents unique characteristics of a particular local church.

Why should a Church have a Philosophy of Ministry? Five Benefits: • • • • •

It forces us to be biblical . It makes practical sense. It assists us in ministry efficiency It assists us in being more effective It reinforces faithfulness among leadership.

FORMING A PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY What is Involved in Forming a Philosophy of Ministry? Four Aspects: • • • •

Mission Statement Vision Statement Strategy Statement Core Values

Rules to Remember: •

Do not get away from your motivation as to why you are doing what you are doing.

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Reinforce your Mission statement, but Reexamine your vision regularly.

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Be honest with yourself – know your limitations.

LET’S TALK MISSION STATEMENT! Distinctives of a Mission Statement: • • • •

It is the foundation for the planning process. It must be achievable. Uniquely defines the purpose of a particular congregation. It should only be one or two sentences.

Questions to ask when forming a Mission Statement: • •

What are we supposed to be doing, according to the bible? • Great Commandment and the great commission Can the Mission Statement be understood?

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Is the Mission Statement clear, simple, and easy to understand? Is it unique and specific to this church? What Scriptures could support your statement? Is it memorable & motivating? NOTE: Don’t worry if your Mission statement does not meet all these criteria!

NOW LET’S TALK VISION STATEMENT! Distinctives of a Vision Statement: • • • • • •

It must be a clear and challenging picture of the future, as its leadership believes it CAN & MUST be! It is formed by Predicting spiritual and community development. It recognizes God’s desire to bless His people. It is the key to giving. Reflects God’s specific and unique assignment for this church. It empowers the church.

CONTRASTING THE TWO: A Contrasting Look between Mission and Vision: MISSION

Vision

A definition Used in planning Shorter INFORMS DOING

From the head Focus on narrower Clarifies

A picture Used for communication Longer Inspires Seeing From the heart Focus on broader Challenges

ON TO YOUR STRATEGY STATEMENT! • •

The strategy is how you put your mission & vision into action! Out of your strategy comes your implementation (programs).

A LOOK INTO CORE VALUES: Distinctives of CORE Values: • • •

They are convictions about how a church operates, NOT doctrinal statements about what it believes. They are the four to seven key statement that distinguish a church. Core Values guide actions.

Questions to ask when forming Core Values • • • •

What excites me to the degree of becoming Where & how do I currently invest my How does the church want to be Do these Core Values parallel church?

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A LOOK AT SADDLEBACK’S MODEL OF MINISTRY: Who is Your Target? (Ch.9 – PDC) How Do You Define Your Target? • • • •

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Whom Can You Best Reach? (Ch.10 – PDC) How Do You Discover this? 1. Who Already Attends Our ? 2. What Kind of Do We Have? • You’ll best reach those you relate to • A leader attracts who you are

What If Our Church Doesn’t Match Our Community? • • •

Build on your Reinvent your Start congregations

Recognize Spiritual Receptivity in Your Community • •

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