Applied Ecclesiology Project

Applied Ecclesiology Project

1. Strengths of the congregation for the embodiment of the Kingdom in the neighborhood

   • commitment to loving God, others and self
   • Abundance of resources
   • willingness to serve

2. Barriers to the embodiment of the Kingdom in the neighborhood

   • lack of commitment to the neighborhood
   • strong individualistic focus
   • time management
   • lack of eschatological awareness

3. Interaction between congregation, the Story of God, the neighborhood, including biblical/theological themes

   • The Story of God
   • The story of the neighborhood
   • The story of the congregation
   • Interaction between these three stories

4. A compelling picture to energize the congregation

   • Song
   • short sermon on Jeremiah 29
   • video ?

5. pastoral processes to lead the congregation in this direction

   • identifying pastoral processes
     • address individual focus, direct towards communal identity
   • identifying lines of influence
     • church board
     • pastors
     • small group leaders
   • identifying steps to take
     • sermon series
     • courses