Discovering A Vision Module

Purpose: To instill in congregations a biblical foundation for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Theme Emphasis Event: Worship service and Congregational Kickoff

Adult Study Curriculum: The video curriculum, Following in the Footsteps of Paul by G. Edwin Bontrager, casts a vision for outreach and growth. Through "you are there" video images, the stories of ancient followers of Christ come alive for modern Christ-followers. Each lesson includes two short video segments taped on location in modern Turkey (ancient Asia Minor), one giving the historical background and the other challenging viewers in our present-day mission. Themes include personal preparation, keys to growth, common barriers to growth, and potential threats from within. The leader's guide includes student handouts for congregational self-evaluation.

Congregational Outreach Activity: Congregational members will participate in a Christmas outreach as a means of putting the learning into action.

Congregational and Community Self-Study: Using a step-by-step self-study tool, congregations will explore their own unique setting for outreach and growth. The self-study will be conducted by a specially appointed task force that will gather information through observation, interviews, historical and statistical data analysis, and a congregational survey, followed by reflection on the findings. The completed self-study will then be reviewed by a skilled outside consultant who will offer further observations related to possible future action.

Included in This Module:

bulletModule Notebook - an overview of the entire module, guiding you step by step through the process; includes permission to photocopy
bulletTen copies of Following in the Footsteps of Paul by G. Edwin Bontrager which is the adult study curriculum for this module
bulletOne copy of Following in the Footsteps of Paul Leader's Guide, ideal for group study
bulletOne copy of Following in the Footsteps of Paul (two-part video set)
bulletA copy of  A Church for the Twenty-First Century video
bulletOne copy of Unlocking Church Doors: 10 Keys to Positive Change by Paul Mundey which is the special leader resource for this module
bulletGuidance in special worship emphases and in outreach activities which involve the whole congregation
bulletConsultation services (from your denominational offices and New Life Ministries)

(Highlighted items available separately)

Module Cost – $250.00    Product Code: DAV 

 

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