the church as a good neighbor in obedience to the great commandment (matthew 22:37-40) the church as...
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The Church As A Good Neighborin Obedience To The Great
Commandment(Matthew 22:37-40)
The Church As A Good Neighborin Obedience To The Great
Commandment(Matthew 22:37-40)
Churches, citizens, associations, and institutions
are working together to transform their communities by enhancing the quality of life to reflect the peace and justice of
the Kingdom of God.
Jeremiah 29:7: “Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
I Timothy 2:1-2: “I urge, then, first of all that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
Walk & pray in the community
Listen to the people:Community History, Needs, Gifts, Opportunities
Map the assets:Churches, Associations, Businesses, Institutions
Everyone has a gift.
Gifts must be identified:∑ Hand - ∑ Heart - ∑ Head
Capacity Inventory:physical skills, civic skills, artistic & cultural skills
Gifts of IndividualsGifts of Individuals
Mobilizes volunteers
Creates leadership
Breaks down dependencies
Builds hope and self worth
Strengthens relationships
Focus on Gifts & Capacity, not Needs:Focus on Gifts & Capacity, not Needs:
Diaconal Ministry Team ESLLife SkillsFinancial LiteracyAfter School TutoringFamily Issues
Understand the current reality of the person in need.
Identify realistic dreams.
Create a plan.
Walk with person on the path to shalom.
Celebrating Community:Block Parties etc.
Listening and Dialogue
Joining Community Groups/Associations
Convening the Community for Visioning
CHURCH-BASED COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION MODEL
CHURCH-BASED COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION MODEL
Needs & dreams of
the community
Calling & capacity of the local church
Mandates & desires of God
HOLISTIC MINISTRY
Used bypermission ofHeidi Unruh, Evangelicals forSocial Action
Needs and Dreams of the Community: Community Study & Networking Become a student of a neighborhood or a population group in order tobecome a trusted friend andreliable advocate. Learn withand from the community toidentify attributes, assets,needs and dreams.Network with communityleaders.
Needs & dreams of
the community
Used by permission of Heidi Unruh, Evangelicals for Social Action
Used by permission of Heidi Unruh, Evangelicals for Social Action
Calling and capacity of the local church: Church Self-study/Ministry InventoryTake stock of your church's current involvement in external ministry and identify strengthsand weaknesses for yourcontinued ministry journey.Identify potential barriers inyour church's relationshipwith the community, as wellas natural points ofconnection.
Calling & capacity of the
local church
Used by permission of Heidi Unruh, Evangelicals for Social Action
Mandates and Desires of God:Vision DiscernmentIdentify a specific direction forcompassion ministry, buildingon your assessment of yourchurch, your targetcommunity, and God'sleading.
Mandates & desires of God
Used by permission of Heidi Unruh, Evangelicals for Social Action
Holistic Ministry:Strategic Ministry PlanDevelop a concrete proposalthat fleshes out the vision andlays out the steps forputting the plan intoaction, along with along-range plan forsustainingtransformational ministry.Mobilize the congregation'scommitment and capacityto support the ministry vision.
Needs & dreams of
the community
HOLISTIC MINISTRY
Calling & capacity of
the local church
Mandates & desires of
God
Improving SchoolsPublic TransportationParks & RecreationSafetyYouth Development
Citizen Associations They are the strength of the
community. Local decisions and problem solving. Local control. Enhance communication. Integration of many people.
Power of Institutions
Communities must influence their institutions in order to open the treasury chest of these institutions to
provide resources.
Government Business Schools Parks & Recreation
Police Library Service Providers Financial
Welfare PoliciesZoningVoter Registration
Affordable HousingRacial Exclusion
The mission of the Holistic Ministry Team is to educate, encourage, and equip congregations
and holistic organizations to transform their communities through ministries of mercy,
development, and justice.
Mission StatementMission Statement
The Holistic Ministry Team is:
– An Intermediary Organization that is able to gather funding and resources from a wide range of sources to empower ministries toward community service and development.
– A Capacity Building Organization that provides training, consultation, and access to resources that will develop the personnel, organizational management, and ministry skills of our partners.
ObjectivesObjectives
ObjectivesObjectives
The Holistic Ministry Team is:
– A Networking Organization that builds relationships between churches, associations, and citizens and convenes them for collaborative efforts that address community needs.
A workbook series developed by CRWRC and
available through Faith Alive
Resources, which addresses the topics in this presentation.
COMMUNITIES FIRST TrainingCOMMUNITIES FIRST Training
Roy Heerema (Cedar Hill CRC), Chair Sonia Estrella (Good Shepherd CRC/Apoyo Community Center), Vice-ChairDoug Boydston (Covenant CRC), SecretarySteve Bruining (Cedar Hill CRC), TreasurerRev. Ken Vander Wall(Madison Avenue CRC & Campus Ministry)Ken Johnson (Barnabas Foundation)Rev. Albert Sideco (Filipino CRC)
Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors
Al Santino (Christian Reformed World Relief Committee), Director
David Zuidema (Covenant CRC), Administrator
Maria Westbrook (Greater Life Inc.), Grant Writer/Consultant
Staff & ConsultantsStaff & Consultants
Churches walking with their communities, finding a path that belongs to the people.
A focus on community gifts & assets.
Community from the minds of its’ people.
We build the pathby walking in it !!!We build the pathby walking in it !!!