Motivating Your Congregation for Missions Theme Mission the

Motivating Your Congregation for Missions Theme: Mission the essential task of the church. Purpose: For each to leave with two ideas for motivating his or her congregation

ASSUMPTION You have a passion for mission and want your church to be passionate.

ASSESS THE SITUATION 1. Who else has a passion for mission? • Look for allies. 2. Who are the key people to influence the congregation? • Congregation Leaders • Pastor • Mission Committee • Elders • Movers & Shakers

STRATEGIES # 1 Pray for God’s Leading Find prayer partners. n Covenant to pray daily to become a missional church. n

STRATEGIES # 2 Approach Your Pastor 1. 2. 3. 4. Volunteer Ask what his or her vision for mission is. Share your vision for missions Invite to a mission conference n n n Worldwide Ministries Division World Mission Initiative New Wilmington Missionary Conference

STRATEGIES Approach Your Pastor (cont. ) 5. 6. 7. Invite on a mission trip Express how well it is going for another church which is mission oriented. Ask allies to approach pastor

STRATEGIES # 3 Approach key leaders and mission committee.

STRATEGIES # 4 Pray for the World Lead congregation in praying n Resources – WMI website n n www. World. Mission. Initiative. org

STRATEGIES # 5 Mission Committee/ Session Share your passion n Offer suggestions n Education and Interpretation n Resources n

STRATEGIES # 6 Create a “success” the congregation can celebrate n Find a worthy mission cause that will catch the fancy of your congregation and promote it as a special project. Extra Commitment Opportunity n Special Offering n Vacation Bible School Project n

STRATEGIES # 7 Educate Mission highlights n Newsletters n Youth and children as means to adults n

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 1. What is your theology of mission? n Make known your heart for the world.

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 2. How is mission part of your education program from children to adult? n Equipping and training children to be world disciples.

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 3. Are you using prayer as a means to disciple members to have a heart for the world?

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 4. Does your budget reflect biblical priorities?

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 5. How can you educate leadership for mission? Session meetings n Officer training n

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 6. How are you equipping youth to understand responsibility for the world? n Opportunities for services

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 7. Are you preaching with the world on your heart?

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS 8. Are you looking for partnerships? § Other churches § International business travelers § International students