VITALITY (Spring/Summer 2018)

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Vitality Te 18 / thrive Spring/Summer 2018 AWAKENING THE LOCAL CHURCH: UPDATE ON THE CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY PATHWAY “…I (Jesus) will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:18b) God continues to build His church for His glory. Since 2016, starting in Quebec and now also in FEB Central, an exciting work has begun to strengthen Fellowship churches, using the principles of the Congregational Vitality Pathway – an approach developed by the US-based Evangelical Covenant Church. The CV Pathway has been utilized in many different countries and contexts. We are excited about its potential to help re-invigorate local churches across Canada. The CV Pathway contrasts with typical church health strategies because of its preparation period of improving the culture of a church before initiating change within the church. “Preparing the soil” in this way demands more time and effort than jumping directly to assessments and solutions. However, the focus on understanding and improving the culture within the body will ultimately improve the quality of the eventual harvest. In the last few months, the principles of CV Pathway have been shared with many church leaders, including a workshop at FNC 2017. So far, four churches in AÉBÉQ and five in FEB Central have decided to embrace this revitalization approach which invites a coach to journey with the church for this season. While the CV Pathway takes about 18 months, the early reports have been encouraging. The leadership teams have been encouraged and excited about the initial stages of the approach. Each VERITAS workshop that kicks off the journey with the whole church has been spirit-filled and energizing, as the church prepares to seek the Lord’s face and guidance. One of the foundational principles of the Pathway is the belief that God will provide for the ministry to which He calls His church. Part of the approach prepares congregatıonal v VITALITY IS NOT A PROGRAM; IT IS A PATHWAY…a transformative that occurs over time. With these excellent resources and supportiv along the way, many established churches are discovering hope as congregational vitality pathway. The answers are not in the informa in this brochure; the answers are in the conversations you have abo information as the Holy Spirit leads and guides. VIM Conversation with the Pastor and Church Leadership UP TO SPEED: REGIONAL UPDATES DO YOU REALLY WANT YOUR NEXT TWO YEARS OF MINISTRY TO BE LIKE THE LAST TWO? Co-op Learning Community Each pastor and Vitality Team leader will participate in a learning community. The group convenes to share progress, praises, and problems that we can mutually address. Participation helps the church to move along the Pathway at the most profitable pace. Telling Congre A works the lang includin churche mission will set
thrive-magazine.ca thrive / 19 the church to better discern and respond to His work in and through us. If your heart longs to see your church re-awakened to its mission with new passion and vigour, the CV Pathway is an approach worth considering. Churches of any size or age can become more healthy and missional by focusing more on where God is already at work in and around the church. — Andrew Hurrell lives in Ottawa, ON, and is an independent church health consultant who has been retained by AÉBÉQ and FEB Central to promote revitalization in the local church. You can reach him at ahurrell@lighthousecom.org. ıtalıty pathway process e coaching they walk the tion presented ut this am Relational Covenant Service of Consecration Joshua 3:5 You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 Strategic Ministry Planning Team & Implementation the Truth about gational Vitality hop that introduces uage of vitality, g the four types of s and the ten healthy al markers. The truth you free. Empowering People, Inspiring Change A workshop that offers tools for change management, including helpful constructs for your leadership and church. All living things change. A Congregational Vitality Assessment Tool A congregational assessment that measures the currently reality and trajectory of your church using the 10 Healthy Missional Markers. A Unifying Approach to Strategic Ministry Planning A workshop that guides the Strategic Ministry Planning team in the discovery, development and deployment of a ministry plan. Jesus had a strategic plan.
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