Cycles and Seasons of the IF Jon Davis

Worship Services [Congregations] Connect Groups [Small Groups] Ministry Teams [DCAT]

Four Cycles of the IF 1.The Assimilation Cycle 2.The Spiritual Growth Cycle 3.The Equipping Cycle 4.The Seasonal Event Cycle

Four Cycles of the IF 1.The Assimilation Cycle 2.The Spiritual Growth Cycle 3.The Equipping Cycle 4.The Seasonal Event Cycle

1. Assimilation Cycle assimilate (Jon’s definition): “Getting new Expats in Beijing aware off, engaged in, BICF services, small groups, and ministry teams.”

Assimilation Cycle 1.Worship Services 2.Small Groups 3.Ministry Teams

Worship Services [Congregations] Connect Groups [Small Groups] Ministry Teams [DCAT]

Five most likely ways people will find you 1.Internet 2.Recommendation of a friend (map cards) 3.Special Event (Newcomers, Christmas, other) 4.Small Group connection 5.Adverts in Expat magazines

Worship Services [Congregations] Connect Groups [Small Groups] Ministry Teams [DCAT]

Tips for small group assimilation 1.Make it easy. 2.Keep them visible. (e.g. SG interview) 3.Preach about community. 4.Have a yearly SG campaign.

Video Small Groups Play small group video here

Worship Services [Congregations] Connect Groups [Small Groups] Ministry Teams [DCAT]

Cruise Ship mentality v.s. Battle Ship mentality

Ministry Opportunities Hospitality/ Welcome 1 Admin/ Manage/ Organize 1 Teach/ Lead 2, 3, 4 Technical/ Sunday Set up 5 Giving/ Help/ Serve 6 Design/ Video/ Photography 7 Play Music/ Dance/ Sing 7 Edit/ Translate/ Write 8 Pray/ Counsel/ Heal 9

DCAT promotion video Play DCAT video

Four Cycles of the IF 1.The Assimilation Cycle 2.The Spiritual Growth Cycle 3.The Equipping Cycle 4.The Seasonal Event Cycle

2. Spiritual Growth Cycle

Six important areas of the spiritual growth cycle 1.New Believers 2.Baptism 3.Membership 4.Member Care (Celebrate Recovery) 5.Evangelism 6.Giving

Baptism promotion video Play Baptism video

Why Membership? 1.Membership is discipleship. 2.Membership brings alignment. 3.Membership is a foundation for unity. 4.Membership provides safety. 5.Membership strengthens commitment. 6.Membership brings accountability.

Celebrate Recovery Video Play CR Video here

Evangelism

Hybel’s Ideas on Giving 1.People must understand the need. 2.People need to know the vision. 3.Use a flip chart every third week (%). 4.Share what giving has made possible.

Hybel’s Ideas on Giving 5.Read a scripture before taking the offering. 6.Use testimonies on giving. 7.Have the pastor take the offering.

Four Cycles of the IF 1.The Assimilation Cycle 2.The Spiritual Growth Cycle 3.The Equipping Cycle 4.The Seasonal Event Cycle

3. The Equipping Cycle

BICF vision statement “To build a vibrant reproducing community, unified in Christ, that embraces and transforms people of all nations to impact their cities, their nations, and the world for Jesus Christ.”

Where and How are people equipped? 1.Small Groups 2.Youth Ministry 3.Seminars 4.On the job training 5.Equipping Center

Mentoring and EquippingIntensive Mentor Coach Counselor Teacher Casual Class Small Group Friendship Seminar Distant Podcast Book Historical Figure Distant Hero

Four Cycles of the IF 1.The Assimilation Cycle 2.The Spiritual Growth Cycle 3.The Equipping Cycle 4.The Seasonal Event Cycle

Seasonal Event Cycle 1.New Year’s Eve Service 2.CNY 3.Easter 4.Graduation

Seasonal Event Cycle 5.Summer (VBS) 6.Fall Push (mid August 7.Christmas Service 8.Christmas Eve Service