REIMAGINING CHURCH Luke 5:1-11 IMAGINE 1. God is faithful. God is - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
REIMAGINING CHURCH Luke 5:1-11 IMAGINE 1. God is faithful. God is with us. 2. This is nothing the Church hasnt faced before FOUNDATION Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Christians have been reimagining how to communicate that
Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Christians have been reimagining how to communicate that love for 2000 years We are called to be missionaries more than members. With the Spirit’s help, we can adapt to anything.
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Identifying what is life-giving
Think of a time when you felt connected to God
“To be sure…people need to experience the love of God as they are led into the mission
If they don’t feel loved, they will likely not let anyone lead them anywhere.”
What is one “building block of faith” that is most central for you?
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Intentionally Making Space
Clearing away so there’s room to play
People don’t resist change, they resist loss.
What is one thing you would like to see your church “prune” or “clean out” so there is room to play? Who is the first person you would need to talk to about this? Who might be most affected by this “loss” and how can you and others care for them?
3.
Changing our language
1. What aspects of this shift feel important to you?
you can imagine your congregation living into this shift?
What is one thing you feel most drawn to in what you have heard? Who can you share this with at your congregation?
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Following the relationships that already exist
Try to list as many people as possible who fit these two criteria:
Now prayerfully consider: Is the Spirit leading you to dig deeper into any of these relationships? Are any of the “building blocks of faith” we listed a potential source of strength for any of them?
Look at all the “take away” slides What’s one thing you can commit to do in the next 30 days? What will you do with the rest of your thoughts from those slides?