Church Revitalisation (Reconnect Your Church, by David Brown) Flashcards
Book notes
What are the FIVE FACTORS that contribute to church revitalisation?
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- Mission and Vision
- Motivation
- Strategy
- Discipleship
- Networking
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What is the difference between MISSION and VISION?
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MISSION refers to the long-term reason for our existence as a church; the « raison d’être ». What do we intend to DO in relation to our Lord’s redemptive purposes for our corner of the world and respective spheres of influence?
VISION refers to the desired outcome of our endeavor. Where do we hope to be within a defined time scale: next year, in three years, in ten years? The vision of a healthy church, approved by the members, is the foundation of the revitalisation process.
Without vision, the end result will be confusion.
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What is the relationship between vision and MOTIVATION?
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Understanding and accepting the vision (where we hope to be in a given time frame) is essential for motivating church members to work on the action plan and to keep moving forward through the whole revitalisation process.
Without sustained motivation, there will be resistance to the process.
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Why is it important to define a clear and compelling STRATEGY?
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Without a well-defined action plan or strategy, the project will lack direction. Goals, objectives, priorities, roles, action steps and a deadline-based schedule provide concrete orientation toward desired outcomes.
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Where does DISCIPLESHIP fit in?
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The heart of the action plan is discipleship in the social, societal and spiritual areas. This is where the fire of change is fueled.
Without discipleship, what are we doing here anyway?
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What do we mean by NETWORKING?
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This refers to all types of coaching from outside of the church. This may be put in place formally by the denomination with a facilitator and include regular meetings with other leaders of churches involved in revitalisation. Alternatively, it may be a whole range of informal types of encouragement, such as relationships with like-minded people, the support of a healthy church nearby or interaction through social media, visits or conferences.
Without networking, people can become discouraged.
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What are the core components of a healthy church?
- Spiritual
- Social
- Societal
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