Mission of the Church

Mission of the Church

1. Why is it important?

   • Because the church that understands what God wants it to do, will know where it is going. But, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”

2. How?

   • 1. Builds morale. 2. Reduce frustation. 3. Allows concentration. 4. Attracts cooperation. 5. Assits evaluation.
   • Action Plans: (Operational Planning)
     •    7.MINISTRIES: What ministries are needed for our strategy to work?  8.GOALS: What will be the long and short term barometers of progress?  9.PERSONNEL & STRUCTURES: Who will do the tasks and how?    10.EVALUATION: Did we achieve God’s purpose and vision?  Are we making it?      
   • Vision
     • Establishing the Vision: (Strategic Planning)
       •    1.BIBLICAL MANDATE: What is God’s purpose for His church?     2.VISION: What does God want us to do?  What future does God desire?  3.MISSION: Why do we exist? 4.TARGET: Who are we trying to reach?  5.VALUES: What culture and values are important in the way we relate? 6.STRATEGY: How will we reach the target audience?       

3. Questions about purporses and visions of the church

   •    1.What is the impact of your church in the community?  2.How would you describe the attitudes ofpeople in your church?  3.How are members cared for and involved in ministry?    4.The Holy Spirit always brings growth   5.What type of worship experiences can you picture?   6.What type and style of buildings would be part of your vision?      

4. Defining why we exist

   • 1.BE BIBLICAL:  What does God expect us to do?     2.BE SPECIFIC: Why Does Your Church Exist? 3.BE CLEAR: A good mission statement is easy to remember and communicate.