A Call to Action for the
Future Church

WHAT ARE WE
HERE FOR ?
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Transformation
Lives
Culture
Mission—The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with
God and each other in Christ.

WHAT ARE WE
HERE FOR ?
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Transformation
Lives
Culture
Mission—The mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with
God and each other in Christ.

BIBLICAL
ILLUSTRATIONS
Peter
Barnabas
Mark 1:16-17
Zacchaeus
Mary Magdalene
Luke 19:1-10
Luke 8:3
Woman at the Well John 4:4-42
Acts 4:36

FOR WHOM ARE
WE HERE?
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The Lost
Those Outside the Church
The Unchurched
Those With No Faith

EXPECTED RESULTS
Joy
Wellness
Significance
Insight
Courage

BIBLICAL EXAMPLES
Talents
Ma tthew 25:14-30
The Prodigal Son and His Father
Luke 15:11-32
The Lost Sheep and Its Owner
Luke 15:1-7

BIBLICAL EXAMPLES
Talents
Ma tthew 25:14-30
The Prodigal Son and His Father
Luke 15:11-32
The Lost Sheep and Its Owner
Luke 15:1-7

SOURCE OF
THE MANDATE
Jesus’ Vision
The Kingdom of God at Hand
The Holy Spirit

IN OUR DIOCESE
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Transformation
Community of Miraculous Expectation
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Divine Source
The Great Commandment

IN OUR DIOCESE
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Focus on the Great Commission
Lost
Unchurched
All Sorts and Conditions

IN OUR DIOCESE
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Evangelism Is Integral to All We Do
All Church Groups
Individuals

IN OUR DIOCESE
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Evangelism Is Integral to All We Do
All Church Groups
Individuals

SOUTHERN OHIO
STRATEGY
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BHAG - 100,000 by 2005
Diocese as One Church
Discipleship Vs. Membership

EPISCOPAL
CHURCH, USA
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Double Size by 2020
20/20, A Clear Vision

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR DIOCESES AND
CONGREGATIONS
Vision and Mission
Leadership
– Diocese and Bishop Fundamental

ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR
DIOCESES AND
CONGREGATIONS
Vision and Mission
Leadership
– Diocese and Bishop Fundamental

DIOCESES AND
CONGREGATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE
Congregations Discern Their Identity
Recognizable Destructive (Demonic)
Nature of Maintenance-Centered
Culture

DIOCESES AND
CONGREGATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE
Congregations Discern Their Identity
Recognizable Destructive (Demonic)
Nature of Maintenance-Centered
Culture

DIOCESES AND
CONGREGATIONS:
KEYS TO CHANGE
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Diocesan Partnerships
Missionary Outposts
Missionary Institutions

DIOCESES AND
CONGREGATIONS:
KEYS TO CHANGE
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Diocesan Partnerships
Missionary Outposts
Missionary Institutions

DIOCESES AND
CONGREGATIONS:
IMPLEMENTATION
Recognition of Need To Reclaim a
Missionary Posture
Acknowledgement of Urgency
(Diocese or Congregation)

DIOCESES AND
CONGREGATIONS:
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Establish a Vision - BHAG
Develop Leadership Team
Launch With a Rally
Repeat Vision
Showcase Transformations

DIOCESES AND
CONGREGATIONS:
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Establish a Vision - BHAG
Develop Leadership Team
Launch With a Rally
Repeat Vision
Showcase Transformations

DIOCESES AND
CONGREGATIONS:
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Establish a Vision - BHAG
Develop Leadership Team
Launch With a Rally
Repeat Vision
Showcase Transformations

REMEMBER WHAT IS
NOT CHANGING
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• God
Scripture
The Creeds
The Sacraments
Liturgical Tradition
The Christian Year
Orders of Ministry

BUILDING BLOCKS
Wellness Evaluation
Anglican (Episcopal) Evangelism Model
Discovery/Inquirer Classes
Deal With Explosive Issues Pastorally

BUILDING BLOCKS
Wellness Evaluation
Anglican (Episcopal) Evangelism Model
Discovery/Inquirer Classes
Deal With Explosive Issues Pastorally

BUILDING BLOCKS
Wellness Evaluation
Anglican (Episcopal) Evangelism Model
Discovery/Inquirer Classes
Deal With Explosive Issues Pastorally

OUTCOMES
Spiritual Hunger Addressed
Enhanced Outreach
Increased Diversity
Transformation

OUTCOMES
Spiritual Hunger Addressed
Enhanced Outreach
Increased Diversity
Transformation

OUTCOMES
Spiritual Hunger Addressed
Enhanced Outreach
Increased Diversity
Transformation