Applied Ecclesiology Project

Strengths of the congregation for the embodiment of the Kingdom in the neighborhood
1. commitment to loving God, others and self
2. Abundance of resources
3. willingness to serve
Barriers to the embodiment of the Kingdom in the neighborhood
1. lack of commitment to the neighborhood
2. strong individualistic focus
3. time management
4. lack of eschatological awareness
Interaction between congregation, the Story of God, the neighborhood, including biblical/theological themes
1. The Story of God
2. The story of the neighborhood
3. The story of the congregation
4. Interaction between these three stories
A compelling picture to energize the congregation
1. Song
2. short sermon on Jeremiah 29
3. video ?
pastoral processes to lead the congregation in this direction
1. identifying pastoral processes
  1. address individual focus, direct towards communal identity
2. identifying lines of influence
  1. church board
  2. pastors
  3. small group leaders
3. identifying steps to take
  1. sermon series
  2. courses

Resource summary

	Created by Ank Verhoeven over 9 years ago