call to action overview
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This is a brief introduction to the call to actionTRANSCRIPT
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Our Mission
To make disciples for Jesus Christ by equipping and
empowering congregations to become
vital and healthy congregations in their
communities and in our world.
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Plan of Action•Developing vital congregations
•Revitalizing existing congregations
•Starting new vital congregations
•But also changing the culture of our ministries - to bring about transformation and revitalization.
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“Radical, deep and strategic change is needed in order for the United Methodist Church to align our culture and structures and processes in ways that support vitality in congregations,”
Bishop Gregory Palmer.
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Today you will hear•How your local congregation
can increase its vitality through the best practices of the 16 Vitality Drivers
•How your local church can increase its potential for making disciples of Jesus Christ.
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Congregational Life
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Call to Action: Our Challenge
THE CRITICAL ADAPTIVE CHALLENGE:
To redirect the flow of attention, energy, and resources to an intense concentration on fostering and sustaining an increase in the number of vital congregations effective in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. (p. 14)
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STEP 1: Congregational Pre-Planning
PRAY
WORSHIP
STUDY
RESPOND
Recruit Ministry Team
Engage Key Leaders
How will you engage the congregation?
Attend C2A Training
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Discern Your Church’s “Hidden” Core Values
TRUE GUIDING BELIEFS
CHURCH CULTURE
“ETHOS”
BENEATH THE SURFACE
MISSION
VISION
VALUES
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Change the Culture of the Local Church
To Reach The
Unchurched
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Vital Congregations are everywhere!
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Changing Your Church Culture
Cracking Your Church’s Culture Code: Seven Keys to Unleashing Vision and Inspiration
Culture Shift: Transforming Your Church from the Inside Out
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bwcumc.org/ministries/calltoaction
• The Baltimore-Washington Conference Website offers resources and links to assist in developing your Call to Action Ministry Plan:oMinistry Plan (Guidelines and
Template)o16 Vitality DriversoTraining Videos by Bishop John ScholoLinks to denominational resources
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VitalSignsUMC.org
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www.missioninsite.com
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Vital Congregations are Everywhere!