Motivation for Mission Overview © 2013 Transforming Churches Network

Why Motivation for Mission? Helps God’s people focus on our purpose as individuals and as a church. It seeks to answer these questions: What is the mission of the church? What kind of impact can we have on our community? What does the Bible say about our calling to influence the world? 6 week Bible Study Meets in Host Homes one night per week for 1-2 hours. Flexible weekly meeting dates – Host Homes choose time and day. Host Homes receive weekly coaching and support from Small Group Coordinator. Optional sermon outlines are provided with each lesson. © 2013

Motivation for Mission Promotion Training Implementation Evaluation Next Steps © 2009

Church Member Interest Survey The first step is to survey the church’s needs. Two assessment tools are provided. Promotion Church Member Interest Survey 6 question, ½ page survey Formatted as a bulletin insert to reach the entire congregation © 2009

Promotion Church Leader Survey Pastor selects church leaders (elders, small group leaders, teachers, ministry leaders, etc.) to complete this survey. © 2009

Promotion Survey Report Once completed, the Small Group Coordinator compiles the results and uses to plan for the Church- Wide Campaign. © 2009

Recruiting a Small Group Coordinator Implementation Plan Step by step, week by week instructions for MM, detailing tasks for preparation, promotion campaigns, implementation, and next steps. Recruiting a Small Group Coordinator Recruits small group Hosts Acts as a contact person for Hosts Contacts each Host weekly for coaching and follow-up Keeps the pastor informed Training © 2009

Promoting Motivation for Mission You cannot communicate too much!! Be creative. Find ways to build enthusiasm each week! Training Flyers are formatted as ½ page bulletin inserts and are included on the website: www.transformingchurchesnetwork.org © 2009

Recruiting and Training Host Home Leaders Informational Meeting Explain Host Home’s role Orientation Activity: Lesson Walk Through Discussion Training © 2009

Why is the Church on Earth? CHANGE? You’ve Gotta Be Kidding! THE MODULES Lost In America Why is the Church on Earth? CHANGE? You’ve Gotta Be Kidding! The Search The Power of a Team Where to From Here? Sermons to be used the Sunday prior to Small Group Meeting. Sermons are located on the website. Implementation © 2009

Each Host Home receives Leader’s Guide and copies of Participant Guides Implementation Each Week has a clear objective, stated in the sermon and reinforced during the Study Each lesson contains Discovery, Learning, Practice, and Application Activities Recommended time guidelines for each Activity © 2009

Week Seven Celebration Week Six Survey Participants will complete a brief survey during their Where To From Here? small group meeting. Week Seven Celebration Groups are encouraged to meet a seventh time for celebration and fellowship. Celebration Sermon also available. Debriefing Meeting Pastor will meet with Host Home Leaders to discuss the participants’ survey results and to survey the Leaders. Evaluation © 2009

Survey results are submitted to the Small Group Coordinator & Pastor Pastor may contact TCN to discuss options, including having the church take a Hinge Factor Assessment Depending on the survey results and coaching by TCN, choose an option: Next Steps A: Passion for Prayer: Seeking God to Open Doors to Your Community B: Reaching Your Community: Discovering Natural Ways to Share the Gospel C: People of Passion D: Hinge Factor Assessment © 2009