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Puzzle Pieces
Being challenged in seeing certain colors,
working a jig-saw puzzle is a bit more of a
chore than a relaxing activity for me. One of
the NCD Growth Forces is, "Interdependence" where "individual units are connected to
each other in a larger system. Changes in one ministry will affect other ministries in the church and community". That is an important principle
in both church and district ministries. Like a magnet, the new "3-P" statements have the potential of pulling all of the District ministries together to work in harmony. This page
attempts to demonstrate the connectivity
between the ministries of Church Health and Multiplication and the Northeastern
Distrct "3-P" statements.
Northeastern District
Purpose
"We exist to glorify God by
developing and supporting
healthy leaders and churches
that impact people for Christ."
"Glorify God": See a portion of my thoughts on this topic in previous District Newsletter articles Volume 9, Issue 1: "A Ministry Reminder for 2010" Volume 9, Issue 2: "Glorifying God" Part II
"...by developing and supporting healthy leaders and churches that impact people for Christ."
Ministries the Office of Church Health and Multiplication are seeking to "develop and support healthy leaders and churches to impact people for Christ," are as follows:
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Casual 1 1/2 hour visitis with the Sr. Pastor
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Natural Church Development [NCD]
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Breaking the Barriers 65, 125, 250, 500: Seminars to pastors and church leadership
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Barnabas Round Table Discussions
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Utilizing Martin Giese' material: "Town and Country" in a two day seminar
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Pilot group web initiative "Iron Sharpening Iron" of 11 pastors utilizing the material by Harry L. Reeder III, "From Embers to a Flame" (launched 06-15-10)
Process
The Northeastern District
will accomplish its purpose by:
Embracing the C&MA Core Values
Contextualizing, relevantly communicating
the Bible's unchanging message
Developing leadership at all levels through communication, cooperation
compassion and coaching
Advancing God's kingdom through the use of missional and incarnational tools
Product
"A growing district of
Great Commission churches
with Great Commandment hearts,
empowered by the Holy Spirit."
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