Motivating Your Congregation for Missions

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Motivating Your Congregation for Missions Theme: Mission the essential task of the church. Purpose: For each to leave with two ideas for motivating his or her congregation

You have a passion for mission and want your church to be passionate. ASSUMPTION You have a passion for mission and want your church to be passionate.

ASSESS THE SITUATION Who else has a passion for mission? Who are the key people to influence the congregation? Look for allies. Congregation Leaders Pastor Mission Committee Elders Movers & Shakers

STRATEGIES # 1 Pray for God’s Leading Find prayer partners. Covenant to pray daily to become a missional church.

STRATEGIES # 2 Approach Your Pastor Volunteer Ask what his or her vision for mission is. Share your vision for missions Invite to a mission conference Worldwide Ministries Division World Mission Initiative New Wilmington Missionary Conference

Approach Your Pastor (cont.) STRATEGIES Approach Your Pastor (cont.) Invite on a mission trip Express how well it is going for another church which is mission oriented. Ask allies to approach pastor

STRATEGIES # 3 Approach key leaders and mission committee.

STRATEGIES # 4 Pray for the World Lead congregation in praying Resources – WMI website www.WorldMissionInitiative.org

STRATEGIES # 5 Mission Committee/ Session Share your passion Offer suggestions Education and Interpretation Resources

STRATEGIES # 6 Create a “success” the congregation can celebrate Find a worthy mission cause that will catch the fancy of your congregation and promote it as a special project. Extra Commitment Opportunity Special Offering Vacation Bible School Project

STRATEGIES # 7 Educate Mission highlights Newsletters Youth and children as means to adults

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 1.What is your theology of mission? Make known your heart for the world.

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 2. How is mission part of your education program from children to adult? Equipping and training children to be world disciples.

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 3. Are you using prayer as a means to disciple members to have a heart for the world?

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 4. Does your budget reflect biblical priorities?

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 5. How can you educate leadership for mission? Session meetings Officer training

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 6. How are you equipping youth to understand responsibility for the world? Opportunities for services

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 7. Are you preaching with the world on your heart?

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 8. Are you looking for partnerships? Other churches International business travelers International students