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United Congregational Church of Southern Africa
Presented by : JT Joseph
UCCSA Structures & Basic functionality UCCSA Vision Plan Vision Plan Programmes
Mission Plan – ‘Tell me the old,old story’ Youth Development Plan Mission Council Structures
Programme
Ronnie
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Tuelo
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Julian
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Moni-
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Elliot
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Nkosi
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Dumisani- 30
The Great Amen by S.C. Molefe 1
Masithi - Amen, Siyakudumisa
Masithi - Amen, Siyakudumisa
Masithi - Amen, Bawo, Amen, Bawo
Amen, Siyakudumisa
2Sing Amen - Amen, sing praises to the Lord.
Sing Amen - Amen, sing praises to the Lord.
Sing Amen - Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen , sing praises to the Lord
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Sing Amen- Amen, sing lof aan God die Heer
Sing Amen- Amen, sing lof aan God die Heer
Sing Amen - Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, sing lof aan God die Heer
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Masithi - Amen, Siyakudumisa
Masithi - Amen, Siyakudumisa
Masithi - Amen, Bawo, Amen, Bawo
Amen, Siyakudumisa
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A re Re Amen, Re ya Go RorisaA re Re Amen, Re ya Go Rorisa
A re Re Amen, Rara, Amen, Rara Amen, Re ya Go Rorisa
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Masithi - Amen, Siyakudumisa
Masithi - Amen, Siyakudumisa
Masithi - Amen, Bawo, Amen, Bawo
Amen, Siyakudumisa
The UCCSA is spread over (five)5 Southern African countries:
BotswanaMozambiqueNamibiaSouth AfricaZimbabwe
UCCSA Synods
THE UCCSA , A CHURCH IN FIVE COUNTRIES, IS
CALLED AND COMMITTED TO BE A CARING AND
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY THAT BEARS
TESTIMONY TO THE FULLNESS OF LIFE IN
CHRIST, AND PROCLAIMS THAT IN CHRIST
THERE IS A FUTURE.
UCCSA MISSION STATEMENT
South Africa South Africa Synod Synod
South Africa South Africa Synod Synod
Botswana Botswana Synod Synod
Botswana Botswana Synod Synod
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Synod Synod
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Synod Synod
MozambiqueMozambique Synod Synod
MozambiqueMozambique Synod Synod
Namibia Namibia Synod Synod
Namibia Namibia Synod Synod
Assembly
Executive Committee
Regions
Local Churches
MinisterialMinisterialCommitteeCommitteeMinisterialMinisterialCommitteeCommittee
Mission Council Mission Council Mission Council Mission Council Finance Finance
Committee Committee Finance Finance
Committee Committee
3 Standing Committees
Ministry Mission Means
Executive Committee
Local Churches Local Churches Local Churches Local Churches
Conference
Synodical Committee
Regional Councils Regional Councils Regional Councils Regional Councils
Local Churches and Ministers Local Churches and Ministers Local Churches and Ministers Local Churches and Ministers
Regional Council
Admin. Committee
Deacons CourtDeacons CourtDeacons CourtDeacons CourtMission Council Mission Council Mission Council Mission Council Finance Finance Finance Finance
Ministry Mission Means
Members Meeting
Church Council
Mission CouncilMission CouncilMission Council Convener
MinuteSecretary
UnitConveners
MinistryConveners
WomenMen
YouthChildren
HEALTH Desk
Worship and LiturgyJustice / Social ResponsibilityChoir / Music DevelopmentCommunicationEducation in MissionResource and DevelopmentChurch Growth and Stewardship
Officers Ex-0fficio
RESPONSIBILITY of MISSION COUNCIL
Main Objective
To Create and Develop a mission consciousness at all levels of our Denominational Life.
Key Responsibilities
Creating a Mission Consciousness
Engage the church in Mission
Involving the total membership as Stewards in God’s Covenant.
Training, developing and empowering Gods people for their Mission Task.
Creating opportunities for emerging and relevant groups
DESIRED OUTCOMES
Spiritual growth and faith development
Leadership development
Evangelism and witness
Worship, Liturgy and Music
Congregational hospitality and inclusiveness
Justice, reconciliation, health, service and public advocacy
With the added responsibility of
driving the UCCSA VISION PLAN
DESIRED OUTCOMES
UCCSA VISION PLAN
The Vision Plan - A catalyst for Mission.
The Mission Council functions as a :
“think-tank ;
midwife ;
driver” - focusing on giving direction and ensuring
that the plan is implemented and become a reality in
the Life of the Church.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Executive Summary
Vision Plan – Declaration
Vision Plan – Beliefs
Vision Plan – Commitments
Vision Plan – Objectives & Strategies
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Vision Plan
BACKGROUND
The UCCSA in dialogue with the Council for World Mission (CWM) initiated a visioning process, which involved a broad ranged process of consultations and prayers to address concerns that were bubbling in the soul of the denomination.
This whole idea was initiated by the UCCSA Executive in the Windhoek March 2005 meeting, and was later ratified by the Assembly in September 2005.
UCCSA Vision Plan
In 2006 the UCCSA adopted a Vision Plan under the theme – In Christ there is a Future.
The Vision Plan is not a prescription but a catalyst for :
Mission Thinking, Prayer, and Renewal
This plan guides the church in its process of MISSION RENEWAL .
A booklet ‘Tell me the old, old story’ has been designed to assist churches to participate in the renewal process
Vision Plan DECLARATION
This declaration is made in faith, in a context that is often
full of desperation and hopelessness. It was in a context
of political and economic despair that our Lord came
and declare ‘Fullness of Life’ (John 10:10), and it is in a
similar situation, where the cries of the poor and the
excluded are ignored, that as bearers of the Good News
we declare that ‘ there is a future’ Rev. Dr. Moiserale Prince Dibeela
General Secretary
Vision Plan BELIEFS
God is the source of all life
Jesus is Lord
The Holy Spirit is actively transforming the whole creation
The church is a community of believers, called to uphold the values of the gospel and the kingdom of God
We are a Christ-centered community of believers
God creates human kind to fellowship with God and one another
We must acknowledge our diversity as a family
Vision Plan BELIEFS God creates all people equal and all have the right to fullness of life-
The Holy Spirit gives us a variety of gifts for the enrichment of God’s people
Everyone is called for a specific purpose in fulfilling
God’s plan
God calls us and empowers us to fulfill God’s purposes
We are called to be faithful stewards
God, through God’s grace, continues to guide and enlighten the church.
There is a future
Continuously proclaim the Lordship and the love of Christ Jesus in Church and Society
Be a welcoming, embracing, caring, and inclusive church, never to discriminate, ignore, reject, or undermine any person or group
Pursue the fullness of life given by Christ Jesus (John 10:10)
To fight all forms and corruption within the church and society
Vision Plan COMMITMENTS
Re-reading the Bible in the light of our experience and mission
Journeying together in the search for transformation of the systems that deny justice equality , and human rights.
Become what Gods want us to be.
Vision Plan COMMITMENTS
The Vision Plan has
been constructed
around 4 Main
Objectives
and
7 Strategic
Objectives
Leadership Development
Mission and Evangelism
Stewardship
Oversight
Vision Plan : MAIN OBJECTIVES
Vision Plan : OBJECTIVES Identity and Ecclesiology
Relationship Issues
Mission and Evangelism
Training and Discipleship
Political, Economical and Social Justice
Administration and Policy
Strengthening the Synod
Capacities
The Vision Plan has
been constructed
around 4 Main
Objectives
and
7 Strategic
Objectives
To re-think Congregational ecclesiology in
the light of identity, authority, autonomy,
discipline and other related issues
Identity & Ecclesiology
Identity & Ecclesiology
Rationale No Strategy
Focal PointTo be a Church that spans five countries that are economically, politically and culturally different is in itself a huge challenge.
Important Questions How do you keep the whole thing together ?
How do you exercise authority and discipline across sovereign nation states?
How does our ecclesiological self- understanding hinder or facilitate our mission task as a church?
21st Century Challenges
We need to review who we are in the light of the 21st Century Mission Challenges.
What does it mean to be a congregational church today ?
1 To develop a discussion
document on Congregational Polity by 2007
2 Identify a contact person from each synod who will encourage and facilitate the process of studying the document by 2007
3 Document to be studied by local congregations, regions and synods by 2007
4 To hold broad based consultation to engaged theological perspective on congregational ecclesiology by 2008
5 Commemorate the first Sunday of October as the founding of the UCCSA by 2006
To strengthen covenant relationships across thefive countries where the UCCSA exists in orderto build higher level of spirituality for a caringand inclusive church
Relationship Issues
Relationship Issues
Rationale No Strategy
The UCCSA is rich in its diversity as a Pan-African church as well as a multi-cultural and multi-racial church.
However, one thing that we are increasingly coming to terms with is the sin of ‘structural racism’
We therefore want to avail ourselves to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit, so that we can build a caring and inclusive church where we can interact more, live and play and worship together and be in mission together.
1 Create opportunities for inter-synodical and cross- cultural engagement by 2007
2 Declare a specific Sunday for cross cultural pulpit exchange to take place by 2007
3 Develop a course on personal and interpersonal relations by 2008
4 Hold an annual sports extravaganza for the denomination by 2007
5 Provide training on conflict resolution by 2008
6 Raise awareness through pamphlets, discussions and other means on issues of gender, racism, xenophobia, sexuality and people with disabilities within the church and society by 2007
To develop a dynamic life-giving church in which
there is a vibrant worship, full participation of
everyone and a genuine response to the needs of
the church and society.
Mission and Evangelism
Mission and Evangelism Rationale No Strategy
Spirituality
The church need a particular way of being, of relating, of thinking and acting. We need to re-kindle within us a spirituality of giving, of hospitality , of caring, of including others.
This spirituality will revitalize our local churches and make them pacesetters in living out the faith. It will make us a church of the poor, of people with disabilities, the asylum seeker and those who have been excluded before, emerging communities and uprooted people,
We need to do every thing possible to enable our members to love the scriptures so that they can learn to cultivate a depth in their spiritual journey. (Contd)
1 Develop a study guide around the five Marks of Mission to be used by local congregations :
Proclamation, Nurture and Teaching, Loving Service, Transforming society,
Stewardship of creation)
2 Conduct training sessions on liturgical development for ministers, worship leaders and other local leaders (praise and worship)
3 Hold workshops with local ministers on the use of lectionary text
4 Develop a preaching course for equipping of lay persons
Rationale No Strategy
It is also important that we create opportunities for spiritual growth,. Such opportunities could include retreats, outdoor activities, audiotape ministry, study days and meditation.
Youth DevelopmentThere is a concern among many at the diminishing place of children and youths in our churches. In some Synods youths and children are a sad minority and are hardly visible in the activities of the church.
As a denomination we are committed to bring back the youths to their rightful place in the life of the Church.
We need to create opportunities for evangelism, fellowship and cross-cultural engagement - sports and recreation, communication and technology and exchange programmes between Synods / Regions
5 Hold a convocation every two years (in the year without an assembly) to include the whole UCCSA family.
6 Encourage Synods to identify church planting and other outreach opportunities
7 Revive Youth structures and ministry in order to ensure their full participation in the life of the church through leadership training and development, outreach activities and other means.
8 Introduce a denominational Youth Programme called Mission in Southern Africa (MISA)
To design and develop training and discipleship
programmes and materials to facilitate leadership
and ministerial formation within the UCCSA and
throughout the wider community.
Training and Discipleship
Training and Discipleship.
Rationale No Strategy
The UCCSA ,in terms of ministerial formation, has been left in the cold by the closure of the Federal Theological Seminary (Fedsem) .
We have not found a long lasting solution to the ministerial formation ; meanwhile standards have tumbled down as ministerial candidates have trained at various institutions with very little supervision.
However, the UCCSA at its Assembly agreed to the formation of a Leadership Academy whose role shall be to be a training wing of the denomination.
1 Establishment of a Leadership Academy. *
2 Appoint a group to work with the General Secretary in working out the logistics of the academy.
3 Create a publication department for the production of material resources
4 Recruit and train five (5) candidates for Ministry in the Namibia Synod *
5 Training of fellowship and internship directors of vocation*
To rekindle the prophetic responsibility of the
Church in order to enable appropriate response to
political, economic and social injustice
Political, Economic and Social Justice
Political, Economic and Social Justice
Rationale No Strategy
The UCCSA comes from a great tradition of being an advocate for justice on behalf and with the underprivileged.
Unfortunately though, in the past few years, we have become more insular and less thorough about justice issues.
However, it is our hope that we can regain this spirituality by re-positioning ourselves in the light of the political, economic and social challenges in our region and globally.
The UCCSA takes these challenges seriously, and is determined to be better prepared for engagement in the justice ministry.
1 Raise awareness of injustices at the local level by making use of local ministers through the use of Bible studies, workshops, literature etc.
2 Provide skills in lobbying and organizing of campaigns and protests against injustice
3 Enable local communities to identify creative alternatives to situations of injustice that leads to unemployment and other forms of oppression
4 Build networks with other organizations that are already involved in social justice issues
5 Creating opportunity for discussion and exposure of empire and economic injustice and ecological
destruction
To review the UCCSA Structure in order to
facilitate wide scale participation, effective
communication, a sound administrative
framework and proper use of all resources
Administration and Policy
Administration and Policy
Rationale No Strategy
For the UCCSA to be able to effect the Vision Plan Objectives it is important to strengthen our institutional and organizational capacity.
Another matter concerning capacity strengthening has to do with our administrative competence .
We need to put the right policies in place and striving towards good practice in whatever we do.
We also need to be able to perk up our communication methods so that we take our programmes and activities to the people. (contd.)
1 Provide the personnel and financial resources to ensure the implementation, sustainability and evaluation of the strategic plan
2 Appoint a technical group to look at the staff compliment at the Denominational Office which will sustain this vision
3 Create and set-up self financing projects / opportunities to sustain the operations of the denomination
4 Review the system of remuneration of ministers.
5 Support the ongoing initiative to develop a comprehensive retirement policy and effective use of retired ministers
Rationale No Strategy
It is our intention to review all our structures in order to determine whether they facilitate or hinder Mission.
5 Marks of Mission
Proclamation, Nurture and Teaching, Loving service, Transforming Society, Stewardship of creation
Key Objectives Leadership Development Mission & Evangelism Stewardship, Oversight
6 Encourage wider circulation of the news letter
7 Re-launch of the Congregational Chronicle
8 Encourage the work being done in establishing the denomination’s website
9 Crete a video / DVD on the UCCSA to serve as an educational tool
10 Conduct an audit of the operational structure of the denomination to determine how effective it is in facilitating participation and mission engagement
11 Develop an equal opportunity policy
12 Develop a manual that includes the UCCSA constitution, procedures, agreements and policies
To strengthen the work and witness of the
different Synods by delegating some of the
Vision Plan activities, in order to ensure that our
programmes are able to reach as many
people as possible
Strengthening the work of the Synod
Strengthening the work of the Synod Rationale No Strategy
The UCCSA is a Church that covers a wide geographical space across Southern Africa.
One of the obvious limitations of the denominational strategy (such as this one) is, that it require a lot of human power to be able to motivate and execute the programme activities of this plan.
Hence this objective- that seeks to delegate responsibility to Synods to do these Vision Plan Activities on behalf of the denomination.
The focus of the activities under this objective is on Children, Youth, Women empowerment.
1 Strategic Planning and Understanding of the Vision Plan
2 Organize writer’s workshops to develop Christian Education Curriculum for children
3 Establish an outdoor ministries programme for Youth and Children
4 Assist the Mozambique Synod with Mission Outreach programmes, English lessons for ministers and capacity building
5 Strengthening the Synods capacity to deliver
SA Synod Mission Council- UCCSA
Youth Ministry
Strategic Activity Revive the Mission Council structures in order to ensure their full participation in the life of the church through leadership training and development, outreach activities and other means
Strategy
To equip the church with resources necessary for Mission, Evangelism and Discipleship
Vision Plan Objective : Mission and EvangelismTo develop a dynamic life-giving church in which there is a vibrant worship, full participation of everyone and a genuine response to the needs of the church and society.
5 Marks of Mission- Proclamation- Nurture and Teaching- Loving Service- Transforming Society- Stewardship
Leadership DevMission & EvangelismStewardshipOversight
Economic and Social Development Projects
Sports, Arts & Recreation
Education and Training
Special ProgrammesUnit (SPU) Worship
SA Synod Mission Council- UCCSA
Ministry
“ It is our intention to review all our Structures….”
“ …in order to determine whether they facilitate
or hinder progress”
Economic and Social Development Sports, Arts & Recreation
Education and Training
Special ProgrammesUnit (SPU)
Community Projects Agriculture & Tourism Infrastructure Dev. Arts & Craft Catering Gardening & Cleaning Construction & Dev. Brick making Hairdressing / Barber Social & Health Care Projects
- Old Age Clubs - Early Childhood Dev. - Home-based health & social care
Worship
SA Synod Mission Council -
UCCSA
Ministry
5 Marks of Mission- Proclamation- Nurture and Teaching- Loving Service- Transforming Society- Stewardship
Economic and Social Development Projects Sports, Arts & Recreation
Education and Training
Special ProgrammesUnit (SPU)
Worship
SA Synod Mission Council-
UCCSA
Ministry
Indoor Sports & Recreational Activities - table tennis - darts - volley ball - basket ball
Talent identification & Promotion - music - arts - drama - sports development
Career orientation and development
5 Marks of Mission- Proclamation- Nurture and Teaching- Loving Service- Transforming Society- Stewardship
Economic and Social Development Projects Sports, Arts &
Recreation Education and Training Special Programmes
Unit (SPU) Worship
SA Synod Mission Council-
UCCSA
Ministry
Nurturing & Teaching - Confirmation - Bible Study - Mentoring - Induction & Orientation of new members- Guidance & Counselling- Career orientation & dev.
Life skills orientation Skills Development Academy of Learning Educational programmes /
Tours / Events
5 Marks of Mission- Proclamation- Nurture and Teaching- Loving Service- Transforming Society- Stewardship
Economic and Social Development Projects Sports, Arts &
Recreation
Education andTraining
Special Programmes Unit (SPU) Worship
SA Synod Mission Council-
UCCSA
Ministry
Gender issues Serving the vulnerable :
- disable - foster children - orphans - street children - HIV /Aids infected and affected - abused women/ children - elderly - prisons - old age homes - places of safety
5 Marks of Mission
- Proclamation- Nurture and Teaching- Loving Service- Transforming Society- Stewardship
Economic and Social Development Projects Sports, Arts &
Recreation
Education andTraining
Special Programmes Unit (SPU)
WorshipWorship
SA Synod Mission Council-
UCCSA
Ministry
Preaching Evangelism Bible Study Stewardship Fellowship
5 Marks of Mission
-Proclamation- Nurture and Teaching- Loving Service- Transforming Society- Stewardship
A mission plan for the local church
Tell
Teach
Tend
Transform
Treasure
Tell me the old, old story
UCCSA Vision Plan
Tell me the old, old story.A booklet dubbed ‘Tell me the old, old story’, has been designed to assist local churches to participate in the renewal process.
It is structured around five (5) marks of Mission:
Proclamation (Tell)
Teaching and Nurturing (Teaching)
Loving Service (Tend)
Transforming Society (Transform)
Stewardship of Creation (Treasure)
Guidelines• Through this booklet it is hoped that each
local church will review its life and organize it Mission Plan around the 5 Marks – which point to the inside and outside of the church.
• ‘Tell me the old old story’ gives us an opportunity to gather as local churches to talk and pray (together) about our mission.
Church leaders should create the right platform for full participation of the congregation on these issues.
Guidelines Contd.
• Meet once a week or when necessary to discuss this manual.
• Allow for sincere discussion – and do not be in a hurry to finish.
• Photocopy the manual , put it on PowerPoint or read it aloud during sessions.
• Design action points on the 5 Marks.
• Be creative and allow the Spirit to take you to places where you have not been before.
Proclamation - TELL
• The story of faith is contagious and an exciting tale that cannot be kept to oneself.
• Generations of Christians over the years have shared in the joy of telling and proclaiming the good news of Christ to others.
DISCUSSION
• Explain why you think of the statement that the gospel is contagious ?
• Explain how the good news is told in your church ?
• How can this ministry of Telling the good news be improved ?
• What opportunities are there in your church and community that are not as yet used for spreading the gospel ?
• Have we spent too much time and energy in maintaining our churches than in outreach?
DISCUSSION Contd.
PROJECTS • Encourage your deacons and lay preachers to
improve their skills by enrolling for courses through the UCCSA Leadership Academy.
• Organize a renewal week in your church and invite ministers from the UCCSA to be part of this programme. Encourage your members to invite along their friends and neighbours.
• Set up, in collaboration with other churches within your region, a student fellowship for learners tertiary institutions in your area.
Teaching and Nurturing – TEACH
• One of the neglected ministries of the church has to do with Teaching and Nurturing. Most churches tend to focus on the Preaching aspect.
• The London Missionary Society used to have a programmed called “ CLASSES”.
Through this programme older people in the church would each have a class of young people that would be under their guidance over a period of time. They would normally meet in the homes, and would discuss a range of issues such as the Bible, growing up, making right choices and career guidance.
• This way the church was involved in character formation . Other forms include the Sunday School and Boys / Girls Brigade
DISCUSSION • What Teaching and Nurturing currently exist in your
church ?
• What are some of the old ways that perhaps no longer exists that benefited the church in the past in its Teaching Ministry ?
• What ‘field-training’ did the disciples undertake in the Bible?
• What learning opportunities can you identify in your local church ?
• How does your leadership sharpen their leadership skills ?
• Purchase teaching aid equipment for your church - laptop, big screen, flipchart
DISCUSSION Contd.
PROJECTS • Arrange a Sunday School (event) for the whole
church
• Purchase teaching aid and equipment ( laptop, data projector, flipchart stand, screen etc)
• Discuss ways through which your home groups / wards can play a significant role in the teaching ministry of your church.
Loving Services- TEND
• One of the most important ministries in the life of the church is that of caring for and expressing Loving Services to those that are in need.
• One of the important aspects of Mission is the obligation for the Church to provide loving care to the needy. The Congregational Church has always taken sides with the poor.
DISCUSSION• What part of the life of your church would you classify as Loving
Services?
• What is your dream for your church with regard to its Loving Service ministry?
• What opportunities are there in your community for your local church to express its Loving Services
PROJECTS
• Establish a project in your Local Church to assist the poor in your in your community to access government social services
• Introduce a ‘cup of blessings’ in your services whereby members can donate foods to be distributed to the poor.
Transforming Society - TRANSFORM
• God’s mission is also about transforming communities in which we minister. The Church as a community of grace is called to bring a transforming effect that will enhance the quality of life.
• Another important aspect when it comes to mission as transformation,is that the church is called to speak truth to power. Speaking truth to power means that local churches must be equipped to address government policies that are not life-giving.
• One way of doing this is to have a discussion forum to understand what is happening in your community and or region. Through these the local church can be educated about what is happening and therefore be in a position to ‘speak truth to power
DISCUSSION
• What are the ways through which your local church could “Speak truth to power’
• What other ways can your local church ‘Transform Society’
PROJECTS
• Organize a lobby group in in your local Church to address social problems that affect your community
• Declare your local church a ‘justice congregation’ and invite the UCCSA Social Justice Team to assist you in this regard
Caring for Creation – TREASURE
• Mission is also about caring for creation.
• According to the Old Testament Scriptures, human beings were created and then put in a position of caring for the rest of creation. God made humans to be stewards of creation.
• We should show some respect to trees, water, the sky, rocks, and animals.
• The church can be a place where we teach our communities to treasure the environment
Caring for Creation – TREASURE • Treasuring Creation also means caring for our bodies.
Treasuring our bodies would mean that we would not indulge anything that would pose a danger to us – smoking, drinking, illicit sex and eve over-eating that leads to obesity.
Don’t you know that your body is a temple of the
Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God ?
You are not your own; You were bought with a price.
So glorify God in you body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
DISCUSSION • How do human beings participate in ‘injuring’ or
damaging creation in your community.
• How can your church partner with environmental groups in order to treasure creation.
Projects• Tree-planting• Vegetable gardens • Garden sanctuary with trees and flower rockeries• Anti-littering campaigns • Re-cycling • Educational Programmes
UCCSAYOUTH DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Philosophy
The Programme Plan should fulfill the following criteria :
• CONTEXTUAL: It should be relevant to the needs of the youth.
• PRACTICAL: It should be activity based-in doing exercises we will be able to see if we can apply what we have learnt.
• SPIRITUAL: It should be Christ centered-every program application of it should lead
to a deeper understanding of God.
• PEDAGOGICAL: There will not only be formal theoretical lectures, but every young person
will also bring his/hers rich experiences to educate one another.
Expected Outcomes
The following will give expression to the Philosophy :
Biblical Theology
Christian Spirituality
Leadership Models
Mission and Culture
Personal Development
Pastoral Care
Prophetic Responsibility
Creative Ministries
Administration
Mentorship and Discipleship
Our Church the UCCSA
Plan of action to meet outcomes
Theory
Practical exposure
Implementation
SELECTION CRITERIA
Must be involved in youth structures. Be a confirmed member of a local church. Gr. 12 or equivalent. Committed to be of service at least one year fulltime. Personal relationship with God. Application must be supported by local church, region/synod. Called to youth development. Passion for youth and youth development. Active in church and church organizations. 1 year. Understand English. Ability to write English. Age 18-35.
Work Plan
A Work Plan, defining various processes with
timeframes is now ready for discussion at regional
and local church level.
The Youth Development programme will span over 11 months, starting during January 2009 and ending by November 2009 with the issuing of Certificates to candidates during a gala event.
Reporting of and support to youth workers
1. During selection phase and transport to Cape Town.
Regional council or Synod.
2. During Training the participant will receive R200,00 pocket money per month and will be allocated a mentor.
UCCSA Youth development programme steering committee
3. During placement in a region or Synod a support committee of young people and an ordained or lay person will be appointed to support and guide the youth worker. The youth worker will submit a monthly reports to the following structures: The support committee UCCSA Youth Development programme steering committee The region mission council
A stipend of a R1000,00 per month will be paid to the youth worker during placement.
Regional council or synod.
4. To explore ways to employ and support a youth worker part or full time by 2010.
Regional council or synod.
TIME FRAME
No ACTIVITY COMPLETION DATES
PREPARATION PHASE
1. Consultation with and approval of South African synod
End of synod
2. Letters to synods and regions 31 July 2008
3. Finalisation of programme and facilitators End October 2008
4. Responses from regions and synods End of October 2008
5. Letters to participants and finalisation of all practical arrangements
End of November 2008
6. Arrival of participants 24 January 2009
7. Opening service 25 January 2009
TRAINING PHASE
ELEMENTS OF THE TRAINING PROGRAMME IN CAPE TOWN
8. Orientation and the UCCSA Vision Plan 26 January 2009
9. Theoretical programme
10. Weekend exposures
11. Spiritual retreat During Easter 2009
12. Placement in a local youth
13. Programmes in local schools
14. Excursions to local historical sites
15. Contextual training
16. Sunday school training
17. Closing service 27 April 2009
18. Evaluation 28-29 April 2009
TIME FRAME
BACK HOME PHASE
18. Back home placement 1 May – 31 July 2009
19. Evaluation 4 – 15 August 2009
20. Back home placement 31 August– 31 Dec. 2009
21. Closing Event and handing out of certificates December 2009
TIME FRAME
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