Manna Strategy Retreat Session 1 Friday Evening 6

Manna Strategy Retreat Session 1 – Friday Evening, 6: 30 pm to 7: 30 pm OUR STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES & CHURCH LIFE-CYCLE Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

1 A – Let’s brainstorm together and list the ministry activities we believe Manna does well… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

1 B – How does the Bible define the mission directives of Christ’s Church? MISSION DIRECTIVE #1: Love One Another, John 13: 34 -35 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. ” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

MISSION DIRECTIVE #2: Make Disciples, Matthew 28: 18 -20 (Define Each Key Term) 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. ” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

MISSION DIRECTIVE #3: Equip for Service, Ephesians 4: 11 -16 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ…. . 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Let’s now order the directives of Love, Go, Make, Baptize, Teach and Equip from the functions Manna does best, to the functions Manna does not do as well. #1 - _________________________ #2 - _________________________ #3 - _________________________ #4 - _________________________ #5 - _________________________ #6 - _________________________ Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

1 C – Let’s now test our assumptions in #4 as we apply them to demographics in our church. Children ages up to Kindergarten? Children in Elementary School? Children in Middle School? Young Adults in High School? Young Adults in College & Career? Young Marrieds? Marrieds with Young Children Marrieds with Older Children Empty-Nesters Mature Singles-Again Elderly Mission People □ Great □ Good □ Great □ Good □ Great □ Good □ Bad □ Bad □ Bad Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

*Are we called to minister to all these people-groups? Which people groups are essential for the sustainability of Manna as a vital ministry? 1 D – Church Lifecycles (Churches Make Bad Decisions) Illustration: Alsip Reformed Church, Chicago Illustration: Holland Community Church Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Crucial Decisions 1 E: The Family Gap Zip codes: 49423. Estimated median household income in 2015: $48, 016 Read more: http: //www. city-data. com/city/Holland-Michigan. html#ixzz 4 Ya. UWXAyn Males: 16, 276 (48. 4%) Females: 17, 368 (51. 6%) Median resident age: 30. 0 years Michigan median age: 39. 7 years Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

ILLUSTRATION: The Alsip Church Life-Cycle vs. Manna Church 1. Phase One Intervention – “Redefinition” 2. Phase Two Intervention – “Redevelopment” 3. Phase Three Intervention – “Rebirth” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

REDEFINITION - This is the purpose for which you were called to participate in this strategic planning weekend. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Action Points q We need to become willing to make the tough decisions and sacrifices for Manna’s future ministry impact q We need to become more family-friendly if we want to see Manna thrive q We need to restructure and redecorate the grey building into two parts: 1) A dedicated section for a quality nursery, and 2) a dedicated section for children ministry/multipurpose room. q We need to form a Children’s Discipleship Leadership Team q We need to develop an intentional discipleship program (session 4) Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

15 -Minute Break Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Manna Strategy Retreat Session 2 – Friday Evening, 7: 45 pm to 9: 00 pm >> MILLENNIAL VALUES Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

The Power of An Epoch “There are certain events that occur so rarely in history that when they do, cultures and generations are transformed for all time. We call these event eras “Epochs”. An epoch is a cultural advancement that leaves and indelible mark upon the world so that the world is never again the same. An epoch experience is a giant leap in the intellectual and cultural development of humanity. To those of us who have been fortunate to encounter a global epoch and transformed by the experience, we cannot help but view the preepoch culture as anything other than mundane and antiquated. ” (e. Shift by David A Posthuma, pg 9) Let’s now see some examples of historic epochs >> Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 A – Examples of Historic Epochs Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 B – The Current Epoch The current epoch is distinguished by the decline of a television-influenced society, and the rise of an internet-influenced society. These two cultures hold values that are opposed to one another. >> 60 -Minutes millennial test-market interviews Let’s now contrast Boomer v Millennial values >> Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Boomers, 1946 - 1963 Millennials, 1984 to Present • Passive Media • Interactive Media • Respect Authority • Challenge Authority • Receive Information • Find Information • Individual Accomplishment • Team Participation • Self-Actualization • Missional Impact • Regional Perspective • Global Perspective • The Truth • Your Truth • Tithe Using Cash & Checks • Tithe by e. Tithe exclusively Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

3 B – SENSATIVITY TO MILLINNIAL VALUES: Interactive Media Strategies to consider 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Use tablets in our services to encourage interactivity, not lecture rows Pray for one-another at our tables Take Communion at our tables Use live question submission (i. e. , Google Slides) E-blast Sunday preparation lessons (i. e. , “Bring something to the table”) Hold discussion sessions at our tables Make use of application stations Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

4 B – SENSATIVITY TO MILLINNIAL VALUES: “Authority & Truth” I think the most important thing we can do, is what we are doing already, teach verse-by-verse through Scripture so that the Word of God, through the work of the Holy Spirit, speaks for itself. Personal perspectives on topics will not be valued by Millennials. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

5 B – SENSATIVITY TO MILLINNIAL VALUES: “Find Information” • Challenge Millennials to investigate specific Biblical information on their own (Mid-week dig deeper worksheets? ) • Millennials often equate their spiritual experiences with truth; encourage them to share their experiences, but challenge them to test their experiences by God’s Word. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

6 B – SENSATIVITY TO MILLINNIAL VALUES: “Missional Impact” Millennial churches offer many opportunities for personal participation in local and global mission opportunities (i. e. , “glocal”). Unfortunately, Millennials tend to value “Social Justice” far more than evangelism (e. g. , They have been brainwashed to believe they should never impose their beliefs unto others…they prefer the John 13 mandate over the Matthew 28 mandate). Example: Feeding the poor Example: Installing fresh water pumps Example: Building homes for the poor or building orphanages Example: Random Acts of Kindness Example: Teaching English as a second language Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

7 B – SENSATIVITY TO MILLINNIAL VALUES: “Global Perspective” Millennial relationships are formed around shared values, not shared geography. While the Boomer generation values building local community churches, Millennials can participate live with churches and/or Christians all over the planet. A good example is my son Joshua is a Chess Master. He has many friends who share his passion for chess. However, most of his friends reside throughout the country and the world. Wherever we travel, Joshua is meeting with his friends for lunch or visiting them at their homes. How does this value impact Manna? Manna should consider planning short-term mission projects each Summer that Millennials and other could participate within. Fund raising strategies must take place throughout the preceding year. Manna ought to also plan a local mission outreach once each month. NOTE: Manna needs to form a Glocal Missions Leadership Team of oversee these initiatives. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

8 B – SENSATIVITY TO MILLINNIAL VALUES: “Your Truth” Millennials have been taught by their culture that there is no objective truth. They equate experience and perceptions as “their truth”. One Millennial said to me about her discouragement during a Christian leadership conference, “It does not take a real Christian to put on a Christian show, I want something more real”. Millennials will not be entertained into a relationship with Christ. Neither will they be rationalized into a relationship with Christ. They must experience Christ through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in and among the people who comprise our Church…. Doubting Thomas said he must “see to believe”. Millennials tell us they must “experience to believe”. This then, impacts how we do worship, and how we interact with Millennials during social periods. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

8 B – SENSATIVITY TO MILLINNIAL VALUES: “Your Truth” 1. They Value: Emotive and introspective worship songs and meditation moments 2. They Value: Authenticy and vulnerability in their relationships 3. They Value: Honest and inter -personal prayer moments that provide meditative time for the Holy Spirit to speak to their spirits 4. They Value: Application of “a” truth in the moment 5. They Value: Being an extension of God’s love to others (i. e. , being missional) Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Action Points q We need to migrate Manna’s worship from “singing songs in the living room” to spirit enriched praise and worship. q We need to build-in more vulnerable “moments” into our worship community. q We need to evaluate all that Manna does and will do, through Millennial “Fresh Eyes”. q We need to become an intentional missional community that includes a leadership team to plan and oversee glocal missional opportunities. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Manna Strategy Retreat Session 3 – Saturday Morning, 9: 30 am to 11: 00 am >> First Impressions Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

1 C: THE BIG IDEAS • Thought to Consider: You only have one chance to make a first impression • Thought to Consider: What happens after the first impression? Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS • People who attend a church for some time, quickly become numb to the church’s weaknesses. How often have you heard people say, “Oh, that’s just Manna!” • On Sunday, February 19, I arranged for a “Secret Church Shopper” to visit Manna for the first time, and to evaluate Manna from a “Fresh Eyes” perspective. What follows is the results of his experience. • The Secret Church Shopper’s name was Bill. He is a member of a Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study I participate with on Friday mornings. Bill is the Vice President of International Manufacturing for the company he serves. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS How did I find out about the church? If I phoned the church beforehand, was the voicemail message/administrator friendly and clear? Answer: N/A If I used the website to get information about services, was the information clear and readily available? Answer: “A very good webpage, easy to navigate, appeared up to date, and had useful information. ” Any other feedback about the website or digital footprint of the church: Answer: “Why the use of “Vintage”? ” “I am not sure what ‘Vintage Faith Community’ means. ” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS Getting to the church If I didn’t know the town/city, could I find the church via road signs? Yes/No Were the driving directions on the website helpful and correct? Yes/No “Not used” Did you use Waze, Google Maps or any other app to find the church, and was it correct? Yes/No Write down any other reflections re: directions: “I used the address and Google Maps” When I arrived at the church were the outside signs sufficient to tell me where to park and where to enter? Yes/No “Is there recommended parking; Are there places we should not park? ” • Was there sufficient parking? Handicapped parking? Yes/No “Not that I noticed”. • • • Was I greeted by anyone outside the church? Yes/No “There were several men talking together outside but they never greeted me” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS Entrance into the church • Is the exterior of the building attractive and well-maintained? Explain: “The armory has an old vintage appearance. It needs some banners of something to brighten it up • When I came in the door, was I greeted by stationary greeter or by roving greeters who accompanied me? Yes/No “I arrived about 20 minutes before the service, everyone seemed busy setting up. ” • What was my first impression upon entering the building? (this could include: lighting, heat/cold, smell of coffee brewing or other smells good/bad, friendliness, background music, conversation vs. silence, tidiness vs. messiness, media and bulletin boards) “The building is old but well maintained. I saw a lot of people seemingly enjoying fellowship. I sensed diversity” “There were no visual way to know where to go, no programs or other info about Manna. ” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS • Did someone help me get a name tag, show me classrooms if I had children, point out bathrooms or any other amenities? Yes/No “I helped myself to coffee, sat at an open table, and filled out my name tag that I found in the basket on the table…. Lynn came to my table and welcomed me after I had been there for a while”. • Were there sufficient interior signs so I could find my way around the church building? Yes/No • Were there any signs that were confusing, or with language you didn’t understand? Yes/No, Explain: “I didn’t notice signs upon entering. I saw a large display with a work-surface. No signs of where to go; no programs; people busy. ” • Please describe any other spaces you remember, and good/bad features of each, including sanctuary, bathrooms, etc. “Clean – Walls, Ceiling, and food; Tables were nice, chairs are a little uncomfortable when seated so long; Baskets on tables had useful stuff, Coffee brought to each table. ” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS Church School and Nursery (if applicable) • Were the rooms clean and well-maintained? Yes/No “It appeared too small and disorganized, suitable for only a few children, and I was very unsure about its cleanliness…I would not bring my grandchildren to this nursery” • Were there trained and prepared classroom leaders? Yes/No “Two teenagers tried to put on a good show, but it was clear to me that this nursery is not fully functional. ” • Were there secure procedures to ensure the safety of children? Yes/No “In theory, but given the side-street location – far away from the worship center – and untrained kids leading it, I was uncomfortable” • Was I given any information explaining those procedures? Yes/No “I had to ask someone where the nursery was. ” “Limited communication, only a child registration form. ” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS The Worship Service • Did someone help me find a seat or did I find my own way? Yes/No “I had to find my own way. ” • Was I comfortable where I was seated? Why/why not? Yes “There were lots of open spots. ” “The plastic stack chairs are not particularly comfortable when seated for 2 hours. ” • Could I follow the worship bulletin, hymns and practices? Yes/No “There was no bulletin. ” When I finally was given a bulletin, it had last week’s information on it. ” • Could I hear everything adequately? Yes/No • If I had children with me in worship, were they made to feel welcome, and did they engage with the service? Yes/No N/A • Were the music/hymns helpful to my sense of worship? Why/why not? Yes “Very good, I enjoyed it. ” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS • Was “insider” language used during the service that I didn’t understand? Yes/No • Was the preaching helpful to my sense of worship? Why/why not? Yes/No “Very well done. I especially liked the sermon outline with fill-in the blanks. ” • Was the pace of worship helpful to my sense of worship? Why/why not? Yes/No “The music flowed. Prayer was nice: Good volume, hard to hear audience, walking around was disruptive. ” “Power. Point could be improved in several ways: 1. “Use clearer colors and fonts. ” 2. “Put the scripture-reading in the Power. Point for people who do not have an open Bible. ” • Were modern technologies used in worship? Did this enhance or detract from the experience? “Power. Point? ” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS • Name the elements of worship during which you were most moved. “Instructional Sermon: Read Scripture, Interpreted Scripture, and used fill-in the blank notes. ” • Name the elements of worship during which you were most distracted. “You could hear people walking around during the service due to the noisy hard floors. ” • Name three feelings that came up for you during the worship service. 1) “The people were there to hear the Word of God and to worship, 2) It was personal – people were able to interact with the Pastor and elders, 3) It felt real. ” • Were there other elements of worship that made you feel especially included/excluded? Yes/No “Elders asking for prayer concerns and praises. ” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS After-Worship Experience • Did anyone speak to me after worship? Yes/No • Was I invited/escorted to coffee hour/fellowship time? Yes/No “I spoke with the people at my table. ” • Did I leave with any helpful information/material? Yes/No • Would I come back to this church? Yes/No Explain: “Probably not, but that’s not due to the experience, I already have a church home. ” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS Overall: How would I rate my overall experience of this church? (1=terrible, 10=divine) OVERALL SCORE: 5/10 Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2 C: SECRET CHURCH SHOPPER RESULTS Other constructive criticism or positive comments: ü ü ü Need to improve the greeter process Signage outside the building Info about the church available to guests Provide an up-to-date program for everyone In the program, include information about sick members, prayer concerns, and the church care process ü Improve Sermon Power. Point with larger and clearer fonts, crisper colors, and show examples on screen of lesson examples Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

3 C: BASED UPON THE SECRET SHOPPER FEEDBACK, WE BELIEVE MANNA SHOULD ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES (In order of priority) … 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

4 C: MANNA’S ASSIMILATION PROCESS Sample Welcome Card – Completed digitally through a Kindle Fire rather than on paper Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2. Sample Assimilation Flow-Chart Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

2. Sample Assimilation Flow-Chart Continued… Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

4 C: Manna’s Assimilation Process How Manna Will Follow-Up Our Planning Center Church Management Software supports automated “Process Work Flows”. We can assign various steps of our custom follow-up process to individuals within an Assimilation team. The system will notify each person when they must fulfill their vital role in the follow-up process. Go to https: //player. vimeo. com/video/143160219. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

4 D: Check-In & Registrations Planning Center is our Church Management Software. We can use inexpensive Kindle Fire tables to assist in both check-in and registration of visitors. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

4 D: Check-In & Registrations Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

4 D: Check-In & Registrations Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

4 D: Check-In & Registrations Planning Center Security Features… 1. Restricts who may claim a child 2. Records allergies and other special needs 3. Checks-in volunteers so that Manna has a record of who was serving when and where 4. Assures proper child/care-giver ratios 5. Assures parents that child security is important at Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Action Points q We need people to help address many of Manna’s weaknesses as conveyed in the Secret Shopper evaluation, particularly signage q We need to create quality information literature to communicate Manna’s various offerings q We need to build a storage and charging station for the Kindle Fire (On Display!) q We need to expand our Table Host program to cover every table q We need to equip Table Hosts to take attendance and register visitors using the Kindle Fires, as well as serve as spiritual leaders over their table members (members may change each week) q We need to better train our greeters q We need to build an assimilation team of approximately five members to participate in the process work-flows q We need to implement child and volunteer check-in and check-out using the Kindle Fire and thermal printer Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

45 Minute Break, Lunch Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Manna Strategy Retreat Session 4 – Saturday, 11: 45 am to 1: 30 pm >> INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

SATURDAY, SESSION 4 – INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP 4 A: Every church has… 1. Aspirational Goals – Objectives they know they ought to accomplish 2. Realized Goals – Objectives they have achieved Jesus, before he ascended to heaven, gave his followers our prime missional directive: Matthew 28: 18 -20 (NIV) 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age. ” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

SATURDAY, SESSION 4 – INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP 4 B: Definition: How does Manna define discipleship? Manna’s Mission: “To advance the Kingdom of God, Through the triumph of the Gospel, One disciple at a time” 1. What did Jesus mean by “discipleship” (Rabbi /Disciple Method)? a. b. c. d. To become like the rabbi (Character) To live like the rabbi (Lifestyle) To teach what the rabbi believes (Message) To serve others as they serve their rabbi (Mission) Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

SATURDAY, SESSION 4 – INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP 2. Jesus Extended the Shema…Mark 12: 29 -31 29 “The most important one, ” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. ’ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. ’ There is no commandment greater than these. ” a. b. c. d. Heart – Our emotions Soul – Our spirit Mind – Our knowledge and thought-life Strength - Our Service…love others Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

SATURDAY, SESSION 4 – INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP 4 C: Intentional Discipleship (Next. Steps Helps Us Realize our Aspirational Goals) • Manna’s Assess. ME Account: https: //www. assessme. org/2818 • Next. Steps by Assess. ME: A program that required 14 years to develop and test Let’s Now watch an Overview Video of Next. Steps Discipleship >> Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Self-Assess: Next. Steps enables people to tell leadership where they are at spiritually; this selfassessment should be retaken once each year to assess progress, stagnancy, or decline Felt-Needs: An emotional motivations that impacts a person’s spiritual development. Felt-Needs may be positive or negative. (See Appendix A for reports) The Nine Phases of Spiritual Development – (See Appendix B for reports) Discover/Consideration Discover/Exploration Discover/Decision Deploy/Participation Deploy/Preparation Deploy/Election Develop/Contrition Develop/Sanctification Develop/Transformation Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

4 D: Manna’s Equipping Strategies Manna will create our own discipleship strategies for each of the 9 linear discipleship phases. Equipping categories include: 1. Articles 2. Audio Teachings 3. Bible Study 4. Book Study 5. Classes – Complete with user sign-up & auto-email notification to the class facilitator 6. Courses – Complete with user sign-up & auto-email notification to the course facilitator 7. Groups – Complete with user sign-up & auto-email notification to the small group facilitator 8. Mentor – Complete with user sign-up & auto-email notification to the spiritual mentor 9. Program – Complete with user sign-up & auto-email notification to the program facilitator 10. Service – Complete with user sign-up & auto-email notification to the service team facilitator 11. Videos Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Action Points q We need three teams of Discipleship Mentors to lead the various classes, programs, or groups for each discipleship movement: Discover, Develop, Deploy q Our Discipleship Mentors must identify, agree upon, and implement reproducible curriculum appropriate to their discipleship movement q Manna’s budget must be amended to support the purchase of discipleship curriculum q Discipleship Mentors need to also identify non-group based discipleship resource strategies for each of the 9 discipleship phases Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

15 Minute Break Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Manna Strategy Retreat Session 5 – Saturday, 1: 45 pm to 3: 30 pm EQUIPPING, TEAM BUILDING & MOBILIZATION Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

SATURDAY SESSION 5 - EQUIPPING, TEAM BUILDING & MOBILIZATION 5 A: The Equipping Mandate (The 5 -Fold Ministry) “So, Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. ” - Ephesians 4: 11 -13 – Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

SATURDAY SESSION 5 - EQUIPPING, TEAM BUILDING & MOBILIZATION 5 A: The Equipping Mandate (The 5 -Fold Ministry) Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

1. Is Every Christian Called to Do All Five Functions? Answer: NO “ 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? 31 Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. ” - I Corinthians 12: 29 -31 2. Equipping Principle: “Like Equips Like” 3. Equipping Principle: “Equip Only from Your Strengths” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

5 B: The Leadership Style Assessment Philosophy 1. Leadership = Influence 2. Every person has a unique style of influence 3. Influence Categories: a. Builders b. Managers c. Nurturers Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

1. Each Influence Category May Be Divided into Two Sub-Categories: Builder Sub-Categories a. Pioneer – An entrepreneurial person who starts new churches and/or ministry programs a. Strategic Planner – A person who designs the blue-print for ministry development Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

1. Each Influence Category May Be Divided into Two Sub-Categories: Manager Sub-Categories Administrative Leader – A person who prefers to manage and address the many tasks associated with a ministry Team Leader – A person who prefers to manage the people associated with a ministry Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

1. Each Influence Category May Be Divided into Two Sub-Categories: Nurturer Sub-Categories Pastoral Leader – A person who prefers to care For the welfare of a group of people Encouraging Leader – A person who prefers to Care for the welfare of an individual Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

8. The Pioneer/Team Leader Relationship a. Pioneers begin ministries b. Team Leaders manage established ministries c. Pioneers will need at some point, to plan for succession to a Team Leader 9. Building Three-Strand Cord Leadership Teams a. An Established Ministry Team Model, Ecclesiastes 4: 12… Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Highlights Address the detailed operational tasks associated with any project Support the accomplishment of a vision, but is motivated by resourcing and supporting their leadership in accomplishing tasks May struggle with multi-tasking, preferring rather to work from a check-off list Bring to the team an eye for the many practical and administrative details that must be addressed Highly dependable and conscientious project support team members Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Highlights Influencers of people, particularly within ministry team structures Able to perceive and value a vision, and appreciate the tasks at hand to accomplish the vision, while demonstrating emotional and spiritual support for the team members Quickly earns the trust and allegiance of team members Brings to the team leadership, motivation and affirmation If pride takes root, the team leader can be very dangerous to the unity and organizational integrity of the ministry Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Highlights Real people-people Prefer face-to-face human interaction and influencing people through inter-personal relationships Characterized as warm, tender-hearted, sincere, kind, gentle and compassionate Brings to the team the nurture and support that each member requires to persevere Avoid task-oriented leadership roles and extended periods in the office addressing administrative duties Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

The Triune Godhead is a 3 -Strand Chord Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Jesus’ Inner Circle… i. Peter – Pioneer, “Upon this rock I will build my church” ii. James – Administrator, Oversees the Church in Jerusalem iii. John – The disciple “Jesus loved” and who calls Christians to “love one another” Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

10. The Principle of “Mission Myopia” a. We naturally socialize with people who are like us b. But in ministry, we need to work with people who are unlike us Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

5 C: Equipping Silos 1. Like Equips Like 2. Mentor People Within Broad Categories: Builders, Managers, and Nurturers Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Action Points □ We need every Manna leader and regular attender to complete the mobilization assessments □ We need to migrate away from a point-person leadership model to a team-based leadership model as the Lord supplies the appropriate leaders □ Manna leaders need to learn how to use the Assess. ME program so that they might find the right people, with the right personality and gift-set, for any ministry service opportunity □ Manna’s Assess. ME Account: https: //www. assessme. org/2818 Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

15 -Minute Break Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Manna Strategy Retreat Session 6 – Saturday, 3: 45 pm to 5: 30 pm >> GETTING MISSIONAL Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

“The #1 question on the heart and mind of every person regardless of age is, “Why did God make me like He did? ” We all have an innate awareness that we have been made for a purpose. But for most people, that purpose lacks clarity. One way for us to understand our created purpose, is to understand our unique design. Our unique design points us in the direction of the kind of service we were intended to accomplish. ” - David A. Posthuma - Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

How the Personality Profile Approximately Fits the Style of Influence Categories BUILDERS MANAGERS NURTURERS Planner Analyzer Reconciler Designer Adjutant Minister Guide Evangelist Overseer Servant Artisan Creator Protagonist Super Leader Fraternal Leader Disseminator **What does the distribution of personality-types across the leadership style spectrum suggest? Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

6 A: The Right Parts in the Right Place “ 18 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? ” - 1 Corinthians 12: 18 -19 “From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. ” - Acts 17: 26 “ 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. ” - Ephesians 2: 10 – Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

BUILDER – Heart’s Cry a. PLANNER – Let me create an effective and innovative strategic plan and help it become a reality. b. DESIGNER – Let me create a blueprint for new ministry development. c. ARTISAIN – Let me build practical things/programs to help our ministry. d. CREATOR – Let me invent new/better ways to extend our ministry impact. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

MANAGER - Heart’s Cry a. ANALYZER – Let me improve the effectiveness of our present ministries. b. ADJUTANT – Let me support tangible projects that help others, by working to address issues requiring attention to detail and accuracy. c. GUIDE – Let me help people grow spiritually. d. OVERSEER – Let me plan and manage projects and teams. e. PROTAGONIST – Let me gather people for a social/ministry event. f. SUPER LEADER – Let me take charge of the leadership team. g. FRATERNAL – Let me build a band of brothers (or sisters). h. DISSEMINATOR – Let me tell you about the great things God is doing! Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

NURTURER - Heart’s Cry a. RECONCILER – Let me heal broken relationships, between people and between God and His people. b. MINISTER – Let me protect God’s people from harm. c. EVANGELIST – Let me promote what’s new. d. SERVANT - Let me make sure everyone has what they need to succeed. Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Built on the Myers-Briggs Construct Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Spiritual gifts fall into three theological categories: 1. Self-Evident or “Revelational” Gifts - (Ex. Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues, Exorcism, ) 2. Personality Defined “Practical” Gifts - (Ex. Gift Expressions) 3. Old Testament Gifts - (Our Skills; Ex. Exodus 28: 3, Exodus 31: 3 -6, Exodus 35: 35) ***What are “Gift Expressions”? Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

6 C: Assessment Accuracy – 1. Myers-Briggs: Validated 89% accurate over the last 70+ years 2. Leadership Style: Approximately 80% accurate 3. Spiritual Gifts: Approximately 60% accurate (Interests & Experience Questions) 4. Check & Balance: Look for continuity between the assessments and skills Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

6 D: Red Flags to Look For – SKIP DISCUSSION Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

6 E: Defining One’s Mission “ 15 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased 16 to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles…. ” - Galatians 1: 15 -16 - 1. Serving Christ by Doing Good Works (Illustration: “Stepping into another’s shoes”) 2. Serving Christ by Fulfilling Our Calling a. Confirmed by the Holy Spirit b. Confirmed by Spiritual Leadership c. Confirmed by Spiritual Fruit (Effectiveness & Miraculous conformations) Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017

Action Points □ We need to understand ourselves, so that we know what kind of people to partner with in ministry □ We need to lean to use the assessment program to find the right person, with the right temperament and gifting for any ministry role. □ We need to come to terms with our life’s calling, and reorganize our values and life’s business to support God’s calling upon our lives. □ Manna’s Assess. ME Account: https: //www. assessme. org/2818 Manna Strategy Retreat, Q 1 2017