1 LEAD Meeting October 2016
2 Calling Leaders into the NUBMultiply Spirit-led believers who lovingly belong and undeniably bless their world. LEADer schedule
3 Prayer - Encourage Leccio Divina Lectio – Read Medidatio – See/Hear Oratio – Pray/Respond Contemplatio – Reflect
4 Galatians 2:6-10 As for those who were held in high esteem–whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism–they added nothing to my message. On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles, just as Peter had been to the Jews. For God, who was at work in Peter as an apostle to the Jews, was also at work in me as an apostle to the Gentiles. James, Cephas and John, those esteemed as pillars, gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship when they recognized the grace given to me. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the Jews. All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I had been eager to do all along.
5 Sensing the Call What is your calling?
6 Source of Call Kaleo VocatioSamuel 1Sam David 1Sam Paul Acts 2 Timothy 1:5-14 Source of Call Kaleo Vocatio
7 Sensing the Call With Galatians 2:1-10 in mind:How does your sense of call shape your ministry now?
8 Ordination calls for . . . WORD SACRAMENT ORDER
9 Pastoral Roles through History…Pre Reformation Sacraments Priest (Shepherd) 16th Century Reformation Preacher (Teacher) 17th Century Pietism Counselor (Shepherd) 18th Century Methodism Connector (Evangelist) 19th Century Liberalism Missionary (Apostle) 20th Century Globalism Manager (Shepherd) 21st Century Post-Modern Leader (APEST?)
10 SPC Apostolic Leadership Priorities calls for…Soul Winning Navigating Change Discipling Leaders Community Involvement Church Networking
11 Soul Winning Easum: Only way for churches under 500 to grow – pastors lead people to Jesus. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5 What is the gospel & how do we share it? What are ways we follow up with converts? What about our schedule prevents us from doing the work of an evangelist? What about our personality prevents us from doing the work of an evangelist?
12 In US study of pastoral leadership, only 18% of pastors offered a new idea to leaders in past 12 months. Ammerman Navigating Change What conditions in your community are different now than five or ten years ago? What conditions in your church are different? What do you see happening over the next several years if the trends continue? What are you going to do about it? In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. . . Acts 6:1-6
13 Community InvolvementIt’s spelled “s e r v i c e” NOT “s e r v e u s” If your church disappeared who would notice? What is a real need in your community that is not being met, and that you could realistically impact? What percentage of your church and personal resources are engaged in “serve us” verses “service”? For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ . . . Matthew 25:33-40
14 Discipling Leaders Leadership is the strategic priority of the FMC (Vision 2000) 8% of those in ministry were influenced in that direction through formal education, 80% through personal influencer. Who are you telling, showing, coaching, encouraging and empowering to lead? How do you identify a potential leader? You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:1, 2
15 Leadership IdentificationPeople already leading. Folks from outside FMC who would fit better with us. Leaders who merit a second chance. Activators engaged in a clear “sweet spot” People with a unique or challenging but uncultivated or disempowered vision.
16 Church Networking Conferencing is a means of grace. John WesleyHow can our connections be more fruitful? Given that all offerings mentioned in the New Testament were for the poor or kingdom expansion movements beyond the local congregation, how do we measure up? For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings. Romans 15:26-28
17 You want more called leaders. Develop recruitment. Expand connectionYou want more called leaders? Develop recruitment Expand connection Prioritize in the budget Give recognition and incentives Invest in “Mentor training”
18 Increasing the Called, Strengthen the CallIs there permission to shake the status quo? Is there guidance to do this well? Is there support when bold leadership is met with resistance? Youth risk without wisdom, elders risk rarely – where is the healthy BALD spot? LEAD 3DM Clearer standards for MEG Annual Goal Setting Coaching Training and Exposure Training Opportunities
19 l.e.ACCOUNTABLE.d Love God Love Others Make DisciplesHear and obey God. Maintain healthy relationships and self. Share good news outside of pulpit. Mentor believers and leaders. Belong Bless Believe
20 Prayers of Blessing