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Cycles and Seasons of the IF
Jon Davis
Worship Services[Congregations]
Connect Groups
[Small Groups]
Ministry Teams[DCAT]
Four Cycles of the IF
1. The Assimilation Cycle2. The Spiritual Growth Cycle3. The Equipping Cycle4. The Seasonal Event Cycle
Four Cycles of the IF
1. The Assimilation Cycle2. The Spiritual Growth Cycle3. The Equipping Cycle4. The Seasonal Event Cycle
1. Assimilation Cycle assimilate (Jon’s definition): “Getting new Expats in Beijing aware off, engaged in, BICF services, small groups, and ministry teams.”
Assimilation Cycle
1. Worship Services2. Small Groups3. Ministry Teams
Worship Services[Congregations]
Connect Groups
[Small Groups]
Ministry Teams[DCAT]
Five most likely ways people will find you1. Internet2. Recommendation of a friend (map cards)3. Special Event (Newcomers, Christmas, other)4. Small Group connection5. Adverts in Expat magazines
Worship Services[Congregations]
Connect Groups
[Small Groups]
Ministry Teams[DCAT]
Tips for small group assimilation1. Make it easy.2. Keep them visible. (e.g. SG interview)3. Preach about community.4. Have a yearly SG campaign.
Video Small GroupsPlay small group video here
Worship Services[Congregations]
Connect Groups
[Small Groups]
Ministry Teams[DCAT]
Cruise Ship mentality v.s.
Battle Ship mentality
Ministry Opportunities
DCAT promotion videoPlay DCAT video
Four Cycles of the IF1. The Assimilation Cycle
2. The Spiritual Growth Cycle3. The Equipping Cycle4. The Seasonal Event Cycle
2. Spiritual Growth Cycle
Six important areas of the spiritual growth cycle
1.New Believers 2.Baptism3.Membership4.Member Care (Celebrate Recovery)5.Evangelism 6.Giving
Baptism promotion videoPlay Baptism video
Why Membership?1. Membership is discipleship.2. Membership brings alignment.3. Membership is a foundation for unity.4. Membership provides safety.5. Membership strengthens commitment.6. Membership brings accountability.
Celebrate Recovery VideoPlay CR Video here
Evangelism
Hybel’s Ideas on Giving
1. People must understand the need.2. People need to know the vision.3. Use a flip chart every third week (%).4. Share what giving has made possible.
Hybel’s Ideas on Giving
5. Read a scripture before taking the offering.
6. Use testimonies on giving.7. Have the pastor take the offering.
Four Cycles of the IF1. The Assimilation Cycle2. The Spiritual Growth Cycle
3. The Equipping Cycle4. The Seasonal Event Cycle
3. The Equipping Cycle
BICF vision statement“To build a vibrant reproducing community, unified in Christ, that embraces and transforms people of all nations to impact their cities, their nations, and the world for Jesus Christ.”
Where and How are people equipped?1. Small Groups2. Youth Ministry3. Seminars4. On the job training5. Equipping Center
Mentoring and Equipping
Four Cycles of the IF1. The Assimilation Cycle2. The Spiritual Growth Cycle3. The Equipping Cycle
4. The Seasonal Event Cycle
4. The Seasonal Event Cycle
Seasonal Event Cycle1. New Year’s Eve Service2. CNY3. Easter4. Graduation
Seasonal Event Cycle5. Summer (VBS)6. Fall Push (mid August7. Christmas Service8. Christmas Eve Service