Synod 2015It’s About The WorldBISHOP’S CHARGE - PART 3

What Will Be

“Christians thrive when they allow their lives today to be shaped by God's tomorrow. We feed the hungry because in the kingdom all will be fed. The church has a vocation to be a sign, witness or foretaste of God's kingdom.” Lesslie Newbigen

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There are challenges

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Does God want a dying church?

What Will BeChange Membership to Discipleship Role of Ordained Leadership Living Community rather than

Rules Preserving buildings to building

community

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Organic Growth

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Changing our agenda (literally)

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DiscipleshipFormation

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Partnerships

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RISK

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God can be trusted, but God is not safe.

But He’s good, He’s the King, I tell you.