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Introduction
WELCOME
The Joy
My story
The Urgency
The Opportunity
LCMS Baptized Membership
LCMS Adult Confirmations by Year
The Opportunity
LCMS Child Baptisms by Year
The Opportunity
FLGA Baptized Membership
The Opportunity
FLGA / LCMS Child Baptisms
The Opportunity
FLGA / LCMS Adult Confirmations 2011
The Opportunity
The Goal
The tension
The farmer toils
The seed grows by itself
Mark 4: 26-29
The Goal!
By the grace of God, the number of people being saved in the FLGA district will have doubled by the end of 2015!
The Process
The process
“The . . . consistent practice among exemplary churches was well-thought out and consistently executed follow-up with their contact lists.”
The Process
Consistent follow-up
The Process
The Process
“[This] set of behaviors is perhaps the hardest to “design.” These pastors talked, and talked, and talked about the importance of reaching their community . . .
Session 3 Recommendations
They talked about it from the pulpit and in smaller settings. They communicated unequivocally to their people an expectation to be reaching those outside the church
The Process
Prayer that we are changed to God’s will
Prayer that God’s Kingdom of Grace grows
The Process
The Barna study indicates that there are many choices, but it is important to do something
Supports the FLGA goal of training 6000 people in outreach
In LHM’s MISSION U field of work
The Process
Story telling in various settings establishes the values and identity of the congregations.
It occurs both from the pulpit and also in other settings.
It’s the story of God’s story in our lives
The Process
The Process
“The pastors of these [exemplary] churches felt a strong sense of mission toward their local communities. They wanted to be the shepherd to those outside of their walls as much as to those in the pews.”
The Process
The people were organized not to serve themselves but see themselves in service and in mission to their communities.
The Process
These churches were excited to see new people, and they made sure to let those people feel valued. (They made sure to do this in a non-intrusive way.)
The Process
These churches got to know their communities needs and people through relationships and surveys.
Session 3: Recommendations
Exemplary churches put their values into action and connected to the community in meaningful ways.
Practical Steps
Practical Steps
Phase 1
Begins Sept 2013
Practical Steps
Consistent Follow-up
The Plan
Preaching
Sermon Series
Lectionary or free texts
Include mission focus when in the text
The Plan
Prayer
Corporate and Individual prayers
(Prayer for people to get into heaven)
Prayer vigil
The Plan
Story Telling
In worship
In Bible Class
Individually
Congregational ownership
What goal can we set for story telling?
The Plan
Training
Goal: Every circuit have a MISSION U or other training event Sept. or Oct.
Practical Steps
Phase 2
Begins Jan 2014
The Plan
Learn about community
Start at least one ministry that serves a need
The Plan
Begin to implement social media outreach
Will be essential for Phase 3
Practical Steps
Phase 3
Begins Mar 2015
The Plan
LHM has history and existing media
Living for Tomorrow
Parish Media Teams
Lutheran Hour
TV specials
The Plan
Nature changes quickly
Surely will include social/digital media
Referrals will go to qualified congregations
The Partners
The promise
Will you partner with us?
Pray
Participate
Our Plan…
Congregational covenant approved by appropriate body
Report congregational participation to the district by June 15
Zechariah 12:6
“On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a in a woodpile, like a flaming torch among sheaves.”
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Zechariah 12:6
“a in a woodpile . .. “
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Thank you!