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SEED TO OAKS<br />
DID YOU KNOW?<br />
Our online workbook is designed for you and your team to<br />
keep all of your study findings in one place.<br />
A good community study will take you and your team<br />
approximately three months from start to finish<br />
(sometimes more depending on the size of your<br />
community).<br />
You arlready know many of the people in your community<br />
that would be willing to come alongside you to you learn<br />
more about the area.<br />
Often the best part of conducting a community study is<br />
the satisfaction of knowing that you are equipping your<br />
church to do the work of the Kingdom.<br />
Your Goal is to BUILD<br />
The main emphasis of this study is to BUILD<br />
Relationships. The journey will help your church<br />
and community BUILD:<br />
B – Build Relationships<br />
U – Understand each other<br />
I – Identify People’s Gifts and Passions<br />
L – Look for Needs, Wants, Dreams<br />
D – Develop strategic and ministry plans<br />
Build Relationships<br />
Nothing happens outside of relationships.<br />
<strong>Community</strong> relationships are established and<br />
strengthened by listening and talking to one<br />
another. Real relationships cultivate a stronger<br />
sense of belonging and identification within the<br />
community. Seeking community input as we learn is<br />
an essential part of identifying people’s passions<br />
and potential. You will see that these relationships<br />
ultimately lead to collaborations that build energy<br />
and excitement toward organized action and gospel<br />
advancement.<br />
Understand Each Other<br />
To ensure your church is addressing issues of real<br />
importance within your neighborhood, you must get<br />
to know the community and how they perceive your<br />
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