The journey that brought us here…
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Developing community-facing churches that will transform their neighbourhood
through good news and good deeds
The journey that brought us here…
Every neighbourhood across New Zealand
befriended by a local churchand blessed through ongoing
‘Prayer Care Share’
Service is a double win
Service ignites the passion of our people and is the path to spiritual growth and a healthier church
Through selfless service we demonstrate the relevance of the Gospel to our world
Over 5 years…We have told the stories of ordinary churches doing extraordinary things in their community
We have showcased the best practices, tools and resources of successful practitioners and agencies
www.loveyourneighbour.org.nz
AlphaBaptist Churches of NZBiblesinactionCaleb Leadership MinistriesCarey Baptist CollegeChallenge WeeklyChild Evangelism FellowshipChristians Against PovertyChurch Army
Evangelism Explosion40 Days of CommunityLaidlaw CollegeNZ Christian NetworkOAC MinistriesPrison FellowshipRhema Broadcasting GroupScripture UnionTandem Ministries
Partners
The problem
Some churches, full of people of goodwill who wish to engage with their community, never do
Other churches seem to be doing so well, and then suddenly stop
We have found the missing link!
We have discovered the vital importance of a ‘cheerleader’ for community involvement within the church
Addressing this key need is therefore also mission-critical to Love Your Neighbour
19-21 July 2010
16 Practitioners from around the country and across a broad denominational spectrum
The big idea – to gain their wisdom on the way forward for us in providing/strengthening this vital ‘link’
What they told us
Most feel isolated and misunderstood within their church context
The number one obstacle identified by practitioners at the summit was church leadership
Many feel the burden of being solely responsible for all that their church does in the community
A philosophy of community engagement: where are the best opportunities?
The content of practical training
What we took away from the SummitWe are looking for people who can mobilise others, not just do it all themselves
This needs to be something the whole church buys into – allocation of resources and ‘airtime’
We need to focus on building community relationships that can be sustained by ordinary people, not just ‘needs specialists’
Churches needs a plan for progressing from good deeds to good news
Desires to help train church-based Community Links to release churches into community engagement in service of the gospel
Could unleash thousands of volunteers presently inactive in churches
By:1. establishing an accredited training programme
2. facilitating networking and support
3. providing appropriate ministry resources
In partnership with denominations, CViC is offering to equip community oriented church volunteers (‘Community Links’)
Undergirding principles
• In partnership with denominations• A dual-track approach – both the church and
trainee are on a journey• Training through an action-reflection process
Equipped Community Links
Appraisal
MentoringTraining
The Model
The Training
Four Training DaysOne weekend
conference
Course reading
and reflection
Mentoring
& support
over 24
months
Training will revolve around four key aspects of ministry, including:
The theological and spiritual, including how to share the gospel;
Relational skills, such as communicationand building effective volunteer teams
Practical skills such recruitment, delegation and project management
Mutual support and networking for the sharing of inspiration, ideas and resources
Appraisal
Mentoring
Training
Mentors:• Should be external to the church• Be suitably experienced to support and advise
within the context of community engagement• CViC will assist in sourcing mentors –
denominations can assist here also
Signed agreements will outline key areas of relationship
Equipped Community Links
Appraisal
Mentoring
Training
Two annual appraisals:• To review the progress of the candidate and their ministry
• Conducted by CViC in conjunction with church leadership
Equipped Community Links
Training
Supervision
Appraisal
Memorandum of Understandingwith participating churches
• Can be negotiated in every denominational context
• Agreed role of Community Link
• Support of their Community Link
• Agreed church ‘milestones’ e.g. a church course like ‘Outflow’ and a church-wide service project
• An intentional plan for integrating those that come to church as a result of our engagement
The Cost
$500.00 per annum(payments of $10 per week?)
‘Taste and See’ Training Day- $125