Church Leadership Church Leadership Institute of Institute of

Harrisburg-EastHarrisburg-East

American Baptist Mission Course

January 12-13, 2007

Course Objectives…Strategic Goals

Describe the mission of the church Realize the mission and purpose of the

Gospel is for the whole person: physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

Develop a comprehensive program of mission education for all ages.

Plan for mission outside the walls of the local church.

Course Objectives…Strategic Goals

Interpret American Baptist regional, national and international mission outreach to a local congregation.

Utilize tools in encouraging good stewardship among church members

Develop a year’s outline for a mission and stewardship emphasis in the church.

Our Battle Plan for the coming 12 hours together!

Friday Evening Schedule

– Biblical Imperatives for Mission

– Baptist Heritage in Mission

Friday Evening Schedule (continued)– Introduction to American Baptist Mission

• The Ministry of the Region…The American Baptist Churches of

Pennsylvania and Delaware– Rev. Dr. Daniel MacDonald, Interim Executive Minister,

ABCOPAD

• A Welcomed Night’s sleep

Saturday Morning, January 13th Schedule

– Continuation of Introduction to American Baptist Mission

National MinistriesNational MinistriesThe Reverend David CushmanResearch & Information Services Officer Board of National Ministries

International MinistriesInternational MinistriesDr. Stan Slade, Team Leader, Mission Education, Communication, Events and Technology TeamBoard of International Ministries

– LUNCH

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Saturday Afternoon, January 13th Schedule

Stewardship and YOU!

Funding the Mission

Local church mission resources…***an arsenal of resources to jumpstart your church’s mission emphasis!

OUCH….Distributing the Exam! (It’s a take-home test, so don’t worry about needing a #2 Pencil !)

Homeward Bound