{ A special campaign to start new churches } New Wineskins { The Meaning Behind Our Campaign } Mark 2: 22 “And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost, and so are the skins; but one puts new wine into fresh wineskins.” New Wineskins { Evangelism happens & churches grow when… } 1. Churches make Disciples through transformation Want to know what the Ohio Region is doing to help your church grow? Call 614.433.0343 and ask about how your church can be involved in Transformation! 2. Churches make Disciples by starting new churches New Wineskins Established churches are the bread. New churches are the wine. Together, they are The Communion. New Wineskins 3 Year Campaign { resulting in } 5 New Churches in the Ohio Region NORTHEAST OHIO NORTHWEST OHIO CENTRAL CENTRAL OHIO OHIO SOUTHWEST OHIO New Wineskins { Why Should I Participate in the New Wineskins Campaign? } 1. It brings new Disciples into a relationship with Jesus A relationship with Jesus transforms lives New Wineskins { Why Should I Participate in the New Wineskins Campaign? } 2. It is Biblical that churches start churches As followers of Jesus Christ we are commissioned to “Go and make disciples.” - (Matthew 28:19) New Wineskins { Why Should I Participate in the New Wineskins Campaign? } 3. New church planters will share their ideas of making new disciples with your church Churches that engage in starting new congregations will actually find their life strengthened. New Wineskins { Why Should I Participate in the New Wineskins Campaign? } 4. More churches will contact the Ohio Regional Transformation Team and grow A benefit that comes in support a new church is a transformation from “survival mentality” to “mission mentality”. New Wineskins { Why Should I Participate in the New Wineskins Campaign? } 5. It feels great to be part of starting new churches! Jesus said, “In the same way there is more happiness in heaven because of one who turns to God…” Luke 15:7 New Wineskins Are you ready to join the New Wineskins Campaign with us? We are asking your church to: 1. Set a yearly goal for your congregation. 2. Make a commitment to collect a special offering to start new churches in 2013, 2014 & 2015. New Wineskins Suggested Giving Goals for Your Church We can raise $85,000 to make new Disciples for Christ! 10 Churches give $2,000 10 Churches give $1,000 100 Churches give $500 50 Churches give $100 100 Individuals give $100 New Wineskins How can my church give to New Wineskins? • Have a worship celebrating new churches and invite a new church planter! • Host a potluck and collect a love offering • Celebrate Pentecost with a new church offering • Include New Church in your church budget • Celebrate your church’s anniversary with a “Pay It Forward” gift to New Church …there are as many ways to give as you can imagine!