Ministry Then. Now! There?
How
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the p
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What a
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What w
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Communication – From printed to digitalPreaching – From proclamation to engagingWorship – From a weekly program or
gathering to an encounter with GodMusic – From songs/hymns that fit up to 3
generations to music that can have a life span measured in months.
Worship Aids – From sound to lighting, media and sound.
How has ministry changed over the last 20+ years?
Visitation – From checking a list to purposeful and intentional . . . from homes to office
Evangelism – From “sharing a plan” to “sharing your life”
Relationships – From face recognition/fellowship to true friendship.
Leadership – From controlling to empowering
Vision – From pastor’s vision to shared vision
Technology – Has impacted everything!
How has ministry changed over the last 20+ years?
Strategetics
A shorthand language of leadership thoughts, theories and techniques.
Taught by Keith Drury to youth leaders in the 1980’s
Strategetics
What are you hearing from pastors?
What we have been doing is not working.For many of our congregations, if they
closed after service this Sunday, it would make little, if any, difference in the community.
However, there is still resistance to change.
What are you hearing from pastors?
For the things that matter most:Resource UsMeasure UsHolds us accountable
From others:“Get off my back!”
To minister in a traditional church setting will require a sense of call and patience!
To Future Leaders . . .
To Future Leaders . . .Think strongly about forming
interdependent teams for ministry. (Pastor/leader is the “first among equals”.)
Your first consideration should be church planting . . . the most effective way to reach those unchurched.
We desperately need some different kinds of churches.
Life – most of it is ahead of you.PassionCommitmentHeart for God IdeasUnderstanding
The church must make room for you around the decision table!
The Church Needs Your . . .
Strategetics
1x100 > 100x90
--God can get more done through one person who is 100% committed than 100 people who are only 90% committed.
--Leroy Eimes
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