Soar into Small Groups & Ministry Teams

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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.

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Send to ministry and mission

© 2004 E. Stanley Ott

Small Group Life

Some small group basics.

the small group


“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


A Small Group grows disciples and meets need.

the small group


The Small Group is the ultimate place of

need-responsive ministry in the church

the small group


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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Step 4: Pattern ongoing meetings with the Discipleship Triangle



Prayer:

Subject by subject SpecificSimpleShort sentencesSilence is OKSpeak up

the small group


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


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


Organizing a

multiplication of small

groups – the Small

Group Movement

the small group


Birthing Strategies for

New Small Groups

the small group


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


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


Ministry Team Life =

Small Group + Work

MT = +

MT = Small + Committee

Group

Work

Life

Ministry Teams

- five centering practices


Five Centering Practices that enable us

to:

“Be the people of God before we do the

work of the people of God”


Five Centering Practices:

Seven Threads of Team Relationships

Team Disciplines:

*Word-Share-Prayer

*Prayer Partners

*Shared Meals

*Annual Retreats (or

regular retreats)


The Seven Threads

of

Ministry Team Relationships

Chapter 7: Transform Your Church with Ministry Teams


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

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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


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.


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.


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


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


The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - Lencioni

Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Team Player

– Patrick Lencioni

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