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ROC Orlando Leading with Passion and Sharing the Mission Rev Doug Kallesen FLGASharing with Passion and Leading the Mission Acts 1:8 you WILL be MY . CreativeRedemptiveSanctifying power of God at work in you!

Gods MissionMission begins in the heart of God. Gods mission is necessary because of sin.Gods mission centers in Jesus Christ. Gods mission is empowered b y the Holy Spirit.Gods mission is to and for everyone.Gods mission is our mission.Gods mission is my mission. Gods mission is urgent. Acts 1:7 You will receive power WHEN the Holy Spirit..Rev. Mark Zehnder of King of Kings OmahaWhat common piece of furniture was replaced by the TV in the average U.S. home? What are the implications of John 15 ?Do you?Wonder how many people in this store will spend eternity in heaven?Become concerned with whether or not family members and friends believe in Jesus?Find yourself praying for opportunities to share your faith? Look for an entry point in the conversation to insert Jesus..?What synagogues & temples are in your world? How ready is your church to disciple a new believer?Do Well Dont Do Well 1. Principle of Intentionality86:1 U.S. converstion/membership20:1 U.S. in 1950400,000 churches in USA3% do intentional outreachSurvey-What may we do to become a better church?What can we pray about?Leave on door fill out pickup in 1hr.

2. Issue of Doctrine9 of 10 unchurched attend 1 or 2 x every 2 yrChristmas eve highest unchurched attendance.2 Causes for return visit-Discover what you believe.Discern that you do what you believe.

4. How do Small Groups & SS fit?5 yrs later86% still active if in small group14% less active or delinq if no groupSm Grps become the ministry arm of churchEvangelism factorFellowship factorDiscipleship factorPrayer Factor

3. Expected response of PreachingLiked the preachingSurvey pastors spent 5x in prayer & Bible stdy(20 hrs vs 4 hrs)Pastoral care high lay involvement

5. Leadership IssueABC MomentAwareness-what "is" is not what "it" should beBelief -God can make us "who" He wantsCrisis- spiritual attack on leadersTenure of Pastor (22 yr. avg)

7. The Rainer ScaleU5-Antagonistic 5%U4-Resistant but not angry 21%U3- Neutral 36%U2-Receptive 27%U1- Highly Receptive 11%

80-90% of unchurched will attend if Invited repeatedlyWalked into church withU5- Has a higher % of unchurchedOver 80% of unchurched have never been invited.LCEF Demographics - Habits of Unchurched

Incarnational vs Attractional Incarnational Attractional Individual to individual relationship Connect with their lifeBecoming part of their life and community.Introducing Jesus into their world. Individual invitation to event- relate them to churchConnect them with your churchs lifeTheir becoming a part of your life and church community. Introducing them into Jesus Body.Connecting Congregation & Community to Christ GPALeading the Mission Acts of Grace Net Fishing

G.A.P. Analysis1. Community Needs2. Capacity of Congregation GiftsAbilities Passion3. Capacity of Leadership Gifts AbilitiesPassionActs of Grace Many Fish John 21 / Luke 5:4-9 we are ____________AttitudeAwarenessActs & ActionNot Grandmas but Pauls Church 19Characteristics of a Post Church or Pre-Church CultureSpiritual hunger church no longer the soul providerNo absolutesChristianity & the Bible Many gods, religions, views Icons of marriage, creation, sexuality, church are no longer esteemedTables which one does the church set at? Tables Kid wanting to sit at the Adult Table againhow do we get there again?Know that we, have been blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Eph 1:3Alive in Christ/One in Christ Eph 2Live a life worthy of our calling as children of God. Eph 4Imitators of God Eh 5wives & husbandsChildren & ParentsSlaves & Masters Eph 6TablesAlienscitizens of another world 1 Peter 1Submission to Rulers & Masters 1 Peter 2Wives & Husbands 1 Peter 3Living for Godsuffering, trials 1 Peter 4Clothe yourselves with humility Eph 5:6

Table Talk Paul & Agrippa Acts 26:28ff Will you make me to be a Christian too? Paul, yes, it is my prayer that you and all who listen will be as I am except without these chains.

From Rome Christianity became a world religion by the grace of Almighty GodModern Day Churches at the Adult TableLINC HoustonOur Savior Plantation, FL Prince of Peace Orlando Stepping Stones Ministry Our Savior East Bay- St. Pete, FLJourney of Life, OrlandoAmazing Grace Oxford, FL Conversations of Grace AttitudeAwareAct

Line Fishing1 to 1 witnessingWhat Natural Opportunities do you have to share your faith?1. 2.3.4.5. 6. 7.8.Natural OpportunitiesPrayer at meal with waiterWorkout at the gymnWork opportunities through events & conversationsSchoolSports (attitude, conduct, response)DrivingElevator rideWaiting in LineFlightCar Ride HolidaysFuneral / WeddingVacationTelephone callCorrespondenceJournaling / Diary Witnessing PrinciplesPrayer is almost universally acceptablePower of QuestionsYou listen to them/They will listen to youGospel snacks vs all you can share Bible BuffetsSpiritually Season your conversations

Light displaces darkness you are the light of the world.Christian Jewelry, Shirts, cards help start the conversation.Know your story of His story in your life!

John 4 Common Stage v. 4-7 Ask for HELP v. 7 Create Curiosity v. 10-13Woman DESIRES living water THIRSTY v. 15Confession v 16-17Acknowledges Jesus that she knows v. 19 Jesus describes to reconnect with God v. 21-24Woman speaks of belief in a coming Messiah Jesus reveals I am He v. 26She goes and tells the entire town v 28 ff Reconciliation & Proclamation Matthew 18:16ff whatever you loose on earth is loosed in heaven. John 20:19-23 if you forgive the sins of any they are forgiven. 2 Corinthians 5:15-21 New creation Ambassadors of reconciliation. Woman caught in adultery John 8Peter post resurrection 21Joseph & his Brothers Gen 45King David & Nathans word picture 2 Sam 12

Witnessing should lead to DisciplingMatt 28:19-20Initial ConversationCommitment to continue dialogBible reading Prayer Information Class-AlphaSmall Group (86% stay )WorshipChurch Life Develop an authentic friendshipThose told tell others Witness/Disciple/Disciple MakerConnecting Events Is Your Church ready for visitors? www.friendshipablaze.org

Contact Information Rev Doug Kallesen FLGA District 7207 Monetary Drive Orlando, FL 32809

dkallesen@flga-lcms.org 407.857.5556 ext. 2