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Canadian Ministries
Leading Moments, LLC
Centered Hearts&
Doxological
Koinonial Missional
A 3-D
Vision
Dynamic Shift Number 8] Shift from
primarily audience-oriented programming
(e.g. worship services, classes) to a
balance of audience-oriented ministry and
face-to-face ministry (e.g. small groups,
one-one-one spiritual direction).
TRANSFORMATION SHIFTS
that promote FELLOWSHIP
SHIFT # 4 from EMPHASIS ON
FRIENDLINESS to MINISTRY OF
FRIENDLINESS AND HOSPITALITY!
SHIFT # 8 from PRIMARILY
AUDIENCE- ORIENTED
PROGRAMMING to BALANCE OF
AUDIENCE – ORIENTED
AND
FACE TO FACE MINISTRY
SHIFT # 9 from ADDING NEW
PEOPLE TO ESTABLISHED GROUPS
to ADDING NEW GROUPS
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BALANCING
LARGE GROUP SMALL GROUPAUDIENCE ORIENTED FACE TO FACE
HIGH INSPIRATION DEEP SUPPORT
ANONYMITY INTIMACY in safe place
MANY ACQUAINTANCES QUALITY FRIENDSHIPS
EXPECTATION- God among us INTROSPECTION- God working in me
HEARING TALKING
Small Group Life
BEYOND COFFEE & DONUTS
Doxological
Koinonial Missional
The 3-D Church
Sometimes we have to re-
think the structures and
approaches that have
successfully inspired spiritual
growth in our past
“In times of rapid change what
you know can mislead you.”
Robert Dilworth
Small Groups grow faith,
Friends of the Road and of
the heart, and a desire to
serve others.
WORD
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PRAYER
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Small Group Life
Some small group basics.
the small group
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“For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.”
Matthew 18:20
Size: Typically 7 to 10 people. A small group may be as few as 2 or 3.
Meeting Frequency : Once a week. Every other week minimally.
the small group
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A Small Group grows disciples and meets need.
the small group
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The Small Group is the ultimate place of
need-responsive ministry in the church
the small group
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How to Build a Small GroupStep 1: Gain the support of your pastor, leader or ruling board as appropriate.
Step 2 Invite from2-3 or 7-10 people, using either the private approach or the public approach.
the small group
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WORD
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Step 4: Pattern ongoing meetings with the Discipleship Triangle
Send to ministry and mission
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Prayer:
Subject by subject SpecificSimpleShort sentencesSilence is OKSpeak up
the small group
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Leadership
During the meeting the leader:Keeps the group on schedule Is sensitive to the needs of people.
Facilitates discussion
Between meetings the leader:Ensures follow-up
the small group
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ImplicationsFor Jesus Christ, the small group was not simply an extra activity inserted into life. No matter what life demands, make every effort to begin or get into a small group.
Priority - what will you accomplish in ministry no matter what else happens?
the small group
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Organizing a
multiplication of small
groups – the Small
Group Movement
the small group
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Birthing Strategies for
New Small Groups
the small group
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Birthing Strategies for New Small Groups
the small group
Birthing New Groups Using the 5+2 Format
Birthing a new group around an event
Birthing a new group around a leader
Birthing a new group around a topic or a curriculum
© 2004 E. Stanley Ott
Ministry Teams
Dynamic Shift Number 10: Shift from a
"leader-using" ministry to a "leader-
developing" ministry; from committees to
ministry teams.
Committees (good ones) are characterized by one
priority:
A Task Orientation
• Clear Vision
• Individual Work Assignments
• Timelines and Deadlines
This is all good! What is lacking?
The Power of Ministry Teams:
A ministry team is a leadershp group that
grows the discipleship of its members
and the friendships among them while
accomplishing its vision and enables a
continuity of leadership.
Question:
Suppose you are a part of a committee or a group that
works to accomplish some vision such as organize
luncheons or oversee the sanctuary sound system or lead a
Sunday school class.
Is there anyone or anything your committee/group does
that deliberately, intentionally, consistently works to
encourage your personal growth as a disciple-follower of
Jesus Christ?
• Three Huge Questions:
•Where in the life of your congregation can people talk
regularly with other believers on a face-to-face basis about
matters of the Spirit?
• Where can they share the ordinary experiences of their
lives with one another in an environment conducive for
interpersonal prayer and be most present to one another in
times of difficulty?
• What percent of your active adult congregation are
involved in some kind of face-to-face fellowship (not
including groups, committees or classes that exceed 14 in
number)?
Biblical Pictures of Ministry Teams
Look, here comes a man in a chariot with a team of horses. Isaiah 21:9
The SessionPastor Moderates/LeadsModel the practices of a ministry team
Vision TeamPastor or Executive Director led
Works with and is subordinate to SessionPeople of imagination and initiativeModel the practices of a ministry team
Staff Team Pastor led
People of imagination and initiativeModel the practices of a ministry team
MinistryTeamLed by individuals with passion for the vision, people eyes and leadership ability
Works with and is subordinate to SessionPeople of imagination and initiativeModel the practices of a ministry team
All TeamsThree Dimensional –God, each other & work
Model the practices of a ministry team
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Ministry Team Life =
Small Group + Work
MT = +
MT = Small + Committee
Group
Work
Life
Ministry Teams
- five centering practices
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Five Centering Practices that enable us
to:
“Be the people of God before we do the
work of the people of God”
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Five Centering Practices:
Seven Threads of Team Relationships
Team Disciplines:
*Word-Share-Prayer
*Prayer Partners
*Shared Meals
*Annual Retreats (or
regular retreats)
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The Seven Threads
of
Ministry Team Relationships
Chapter 7: Transform Your Church with Ministry Teams
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1.Thread One: Spiritual Disciplines
2.Thread Two: Face-to-Face Relationships
3.Thread Three: Confidentiality
4.Thread Four: Communication
5.Thread Five: Clear Expectations
6.Thread Six: “Loose –Tight”
7.Thread Seven: Loving loyalty
WORD
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PRAYER
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4-7 weeks 90 Days of Prayer Discipleship Essentials (Ogden)
WSP Destiny series Unbinding Your Soul (Reese)
Increasing Level of Commitment
Word-Share-Prayer – 20 Minutes
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Rotating Prayer Covenants
Lord,
Grant me and ____ the grace today to
commit our lives to the Lordship of Jesus
Christ without reservation, and grant me
____ further the grace to know your
strength and your guidance this day.
Amen.
© 2013 E. Stanley Ott
The Quarterly Shared Meal
(or more often)
Jesus often enjoyed the
“deipnon” – translated supper
or dinner – means “the
lingering meal” – a time of
relationship building.
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Annual or regular Retreats
Often in homes or retreat facilties
Friday evening – begin after supper with a WSP
and then talk briefly about your ministry – and
play a game.
Saturday morning – a short WSP followed by
planning until 12. Then go home!
Layering
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Team Work
Planning – Circle of Vision
PPT
Cynevin Cycle
Vision-Goals-Plans
Personnel responsibilities
Key to leadership in a time of
change
is the spirit of humility inquiry
and of mobility.
We balance fixity and mobility
We value one another.
We are open to fresh ideas.
We are willing try new things
© 2013 E. Stanley Ott
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - Lencioni
Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Team Player
– Patrick Lencioni