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The question for churches doing ministry on the New Edge In addition to the two questions that many churches ask, “What do/should we do” (program) and, “Why do/should we do it” (purpose), the Church is needing to ask another question in order to be effective in the coming world. The question is “Who are we” The Gospel and Our Culture Network articulates the widely-held belief that in the changing world, the Church will need to be Missional in order to be effective. www.GOCN.org The following is an adaptation of two chapters from their book, The Church Between Gospel and Culture, that highlights some of the characteristics of “missional” churches and the role of the pastor in these New Edge churches. The Church in America is often portrayed by the following images. Traditional Model The Church is a place where religious things happen—worship, preaching, sacraments. Pastor/Leader’s role is in the church and they represent the church. Congregation serves the church and helps with doing what the church does. The world comes to the church for what the church has to offer. Contemporary Model The Church is a supplier of religious goods and services. Pastor/Leaders serve the people by providing for them what they need. The Congregation and the world uses the resources of the church to survive in the world. Missional Model The Church is a Body of people who are fulfilling the Kingdom Mission of impacting and changing the world. The role of the pastor/leader changes from serving the congregation or providing services to being an Apostle, Poet and Prophet. Definitions for the new role of the pastor The role of the pastor in missional communities will include these three Apostle responsibilities: APOSTLE ◆Leads the congregation as witnesses in lands where old maps no longer work. ◆ Demonstrates how to encounter with the culture. ◆ Rather than recruiting new members, the apostle holds up the Gospel to challenge the congregation to be apostolic. ◆ Helps the congregation recognize that it is on the margin of culture and is called to penetrate and change the culture, not simply be a resource for the culture. 0 5 Poet POET CONSIDERING THE CHURCH, GOSPEL, AND CULTURE IN THE POST-MODERN TRANSITION OCTOBER 12-15, 1998 INFORMATION AT WWW.YOUNGLEADER.ORG ▲Articulates the congregation’s experience in culture, identifying and expressing the soul of the people. ▲ Serves as listener and observer, sensing the experience of the Body and giving that experience a voice. ▲ Knows that the congregation and culture cry for something more than self-development or techniques of success; they are crying to be connected to a Word that calls them beyond themselves. ▲ Begins the process of calling out an alternative vision for God’s people, so that the congregation hears their story as God’s pilgrim people. Prophet PROPHET ▼Addresses the Word of God directly to the specific, concrete, historical experience of the people of God. ▼ Provides hope for the community through Biblical witness that it exists for the life of the world. ▼ Calls forth a different story for God’s people, a people who are out on a mission journey that calls them far beyond themselves… The National Re-Evaluation forum will provide a place for the discussion of what these concepts mean for those seeking to be the Church in communities of the post-1960 generations. www.youngleader.org Molly Smallen: molly@youngleader.org Doug Pagitt: doug@youngleader.org
1998 & 1999 Large Church * Business Administrators October 19-22, 1998 998 * Pastoral Care Family Ministries November 10-12, 1998 * Childrens Ministry November 16-19, 1998 December 8-11, 1998 Mission Pastors January 27-29, 1999 1999 Senior Ministers Executive Pastors February 11-13, 1999 Pastors Spouses May 18-20, 1999 May 18-20, 1999 Three-day forums $225 * Four-day forums $295 Forums “I have finally found a room full of kindred souls who share my struggles and my joys.” Steph Martens Worship Leader Elmbrook Church Brookfield, WI “I’m grateful for the vision of LN to provide this vehicle. It is a gift to the church and healing to my spirit to have been here for the week.” Dave Bullock Worship Leader Grace Chapel Lexington, MA PLEASE NOTE Forum attendance is by invitation only. Groups within each forum are limited to 25 people each and one participant per church. Participants are senior ministers and other ministerial management staff of large churches (1,000+ adults in weekend attendance) who have at least one year of ministry experience in their current position. All forums are held at Glen Eyrie Conference Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado. If you would like to receive an invitation or recommend someone to be invited to a forum, please contact Leadership Network at 800.765.5323 or fax 214.969.9392. GATHERING OF CHURCH CHAMPIONS INNOVATIVE TOOLS AND NEW NETWORKS TO SERVE THE EMERGING CHURCH What’s happening In building the Church Champions Network over the last three years, we’ve found some common themes reflecting the new attitude and actions of men and women who are resourcing the emerging, effective churches across North America. They are more concerned with helping local congregations than building their own institutions, and usually serve as church consultants, denominational leaders and teaching church program leaders in large churches. So... We wanted to have a big event to expose a broader group to the best thinking and practices going on out in the field so they can gain the insights and acquire the tools they will need in the next decade. What’s the format It will be a mix of plenary sessions, small intensive workshops and sub-network gatherings with an impressive lineup of presenters. Drop a few names for me. It’s a mix of long-time leaders as well as emerging leaders. Leith Anderson, Lyle Schaller, Bill Easum, Kevin Miller, George Bullard, Dave Stark and Dan Reeves, as well as some strong practitioners that have highly effective ministries within their own contexts, will hang out with us. In addition, we will have presentations by some of the LN staff. Topics will range from specific helps for churches— such as innovative small group practices and coaching wounded congregations—to large issues such as cultural trends and reaching postmodern generations. Where and when The where is Dallas. The when is January 10- 12. We begin at 5:00 p.m. on the 10th and close at noon on the 12th. Plan on a lot of activity within a very short time. Registration before November 1 is $175; afterwards, it will be $225. Space is limited and once we fill up, we will close the event. Word got out about this forum even before we set up the program and a good-sized group has already registered. We hope you’ll decide to come hang out with us in Dallas! Contact us soon at 888.LEADNET (532-3638). ◆ ChurchChampions Network Schedule Forums November 2-4, 1998 Denominational Leaders/General Consultants Forum in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For those general church consultants who work with multiple churches. $249 November 2-4, 1998 Teaching Church Leaders Forum in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For leaders in Teaching Churches that regularly mentor other churches through formal programs such as conferences, workshops and strategic change relationships. $249. All forums are by invitation. To inquire about receiving an invitation call 800.765.5323. Workshops March 17-18, 1999 Lay Mobilization Consulting Workshop at the Arlington 0 26 Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Texas. Cost is $395 and includes registration, lunch and workshop fees; a reception will be held on March 21. May 17-18, 1999 The Diffusion of Innovation with Dr. Everett Rogers: A Workshop for Church Interventionists in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Call 800.765.5323 to register.
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