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1 [Return to Inde~ SEGMENT B09: FAMILY FUN-TASTIC Mission Impact... Focusing your heartburst for the people around you Mission Impact Guide V 2.0 Upscale, middle-aged families with older children pursuing busy kid-centered lives in satellite cities Resource: Mosaic by Experian._ General Spiritual Insight: Family Fun-tastic is part of the Lifestyle Group B (Flourishing Families). Please refer to the description of Group B for the larger context of this segment's potential relationship with the church. Religious Perspective: "An Important Part of a Healthy Lifestyle" Keenly Aware of Life Cycles; High Expectations Programs for Relevant Inclination & Attitudes: Very Sociable, Indulgent Mood & Values: High Devotion to Family, High Sense of Well Being Download resources for your mission field throughwww.m.issioninsite._cmti. Mission Impact Guide V2.0 Missionlnsite, LLC Page 68 of 586

2 IReturn to Inde~ Comments: Religion and church attendance are important to this lifestyle segment. Unlike their Babies and Bliss B08 counterparts, these households have long term residencies and make lasting bonds with their local church. The church reinforces their traditional mainstream family values. Stability is more important than creativity. They prefer churches that have at least 200 participants because they don't like to stand out in a small group. They value opportunities for youth as well as adults, but don't need elaborate programs. They are more likely to perfect existing program than experiment with completely new ideas. Churches may lean toward conservative social policies, but are rarely radical. Moderation is a virtue. Denominational policies that are too radical (liberal or conservative) may frustrate people in this segment, but they often remain loyal to their congregation. o co Download resources for your mission field through ~~(!l[:;sioninsite.com. Mission Impact Guide V2.0 Missionlnsite, LLC Page 69 of 586

3 Group B, "Flourishing [Returnto Inde~ Families" Relevant Ministry Choices: Leadership Hospitality Enabler, CEO The Basics, Multiple Choices Traditional denominational clergy (male or female) who are seminary trained and ordained are welcomed by this lifestyle segment. Credibility is enhanced by advanced degrees and denominational recognition. Clergy often preach in robes. They are readily trusted with authority to design worship, but they are expected to have strong pastoral counseling and visitation skills. They may not be great with children's stories in worship, but they are compassionate to teens and mentors to 20-somethings. They understand the unique stress of each stage of life, and often stay in connection with a family from baptism, through weddings, to funerals. They also need to be good administrators who are cautious about financial risk, attentive to maintenance, and minimize overhead. Teens and young adults may drive separately, especially if youth projects bring them to church early. Make sure that doors are open and parking is adequate. Greeters may be untrained, but are very friendly. Caution them to break away from friendship circles and be intentional to seek out visitors. Young adults need to be visible among the greeters. The vestibule or narthex should make room for extra tables to advertise youth projects and special fund raisers. LCDscreens may be unnecessary, but update bulletin boards weekly. Families mayor may not sit together. Youth often gather at the back or in the balcony. Refreshments should be ample, but not elaborate. Basic foods from the supermarket are acceptable, along with basic choices in coffee, tea, and juice.., but you may want to add bottled water and sodas. There is not a strong urgency about diet or healthy eating habits. Provide modest seating using stackable tables and chairs, but make sure every room is handicap accessible. The environment must be clean, but can be fairly utilitarian. Leadership The pastor maintains continuity of meaning, and harmony of fellowship. He or she is clear about policy and faith, but flexible and compassionate individual cases. enough to adapt to Hospitality Safety and security is very important... but often ignored. Parents and teens want to be sure that the environment cannot be breached or abused, day or night, for any church event. Download resources for your mission field through Mission Impact Guide V2.0 Missionlnsite, LLC Page 70 of 586

4 [Return to lode~ Group B, "Flourishing Families" Relevant Ministry Choices: Education Worship Educational- Curricular, Topical, Generational or Peer. Group Inspirational People in this lifestyle segment will usually say they prefer "traditional" worship, which generally means a more structured liturgy that reflects their local version of denominational heritage. However, the music is usually more upbeat and is reminiscent of 80's praise music and involves more recent hymns. Organ (piano) and choirs may anchor the worship presentation, but bands and other instruments often supplement worship. Prayers and sacraments follow a more traditional structure, and worship usually follows the Christian year and uses a lectionary. Parents in this lifestyle segment are well educated, value education, and want their children to have college educations. They value liberal arts (history, literature, drama, music, and philosophy), and expect Sunday school to ground youth and adults in faith and morality. Studies are often topical, but with strong references to scripture. Sunday schools are often concurrent with worship services since many families are too busy or in a hurry to get to sports and other family commitments. Classes may be suspended for the summer and major holidays. One "blended" worship service is often preferred in a congregation of ; and in The older participants become, the more they larger congregations the worship options may only be diversified by time of day and subtle changes in leadership. Sermons tend to be expository, but with practical applications, and address both doctrinal and ethical concerns. They prefer worship to move along at a fast pace and involve youth and adults as lay leaders. They may complain if worship is over gravitate to peer group classes and groups. Some may clearly be Bible study groups, while others may focus on contemporary issues. Educational environments need not be elaborate or "high tech", and resemble traditional classrooms. However, classes may well incorporate video lectures from expert theologians and Bible scholars. an hour long, but they often linger for hospitality and stay for Sunday school. Education Worship Worship often highlights youth projects, Youth groups are important, and a second mission trips, and special fund raising events. program staff position (after the pastor) is Announcements often a Youth Director. Youth usually have a may take a little longer, and people may leave their pews in order to pass the peace to one another. Download resources for your mission field through dedicated room in the building, and are often the initiators of creative ideas and mission projects. li'lww.tllls.sioninsite...l:om. Page 71 of 586 Mission Impact Guide V2.0 Missionlnsite, LLC

5 [Returnto Inde~ Relevant Ministry Choices: Small Group Outreach Designated leaders, Affinities or Curriculum People in this lifestyle segment value small groups primarily as opportunities for mutual support and fellowship. They often rely on a curriculum or book for study. Occasionally all small groups use a common resource (like Rick Warren's "Purpose Driven" series). Younger small groups tend to orient around affinities related to sports, music, and other special interests. Small groups can have longer term covenants, or be life-long partnerships. People may not readily leave a group, even if it is advisable for the sake of their spiritual growth. Small Group Compelling Issues: Accountability can sometimes be a challenge for people in this lifestyle segment. They feel urgent about preserving harmony are tend to avoid conflict whenever possible. Since they have long time investments in the community and church, they tend to cautious about giving or receiving advice or criticism. Outreach Compelling Issues: People in this lifestyle segment are fiscally very cautious, but they will give generously to any outreach ministry that helps. For Themselves: Human Potential, Human Destiny For Others: Health, Quality of Life, Interpersonal Relationships People in this lifestyle segment are generally happy with their status quo. Their challenge is to balance work, family, and personal time. Social service is a somewhat higher priority (compared to their partners in Lifestyle Group B) because the youth are more conscious of social reform and parents want to set moral examples. Participation in outreach tends to be very practical and hands-on. They are less involved in shaping policy or pursuing advocacy. They are not crusaders, but they can be very caring. They tend to be followers, leaders. not Personally, they are very interested in any program that helps them explore their potential as human beings (gifts, personalities, careers, etc.) They are often interested in issues of personal salvation, life after death, or salvation history. They have albove average interest in discerning persona! mission in life, which impacts their choice of career. People in this segment are most likely to become active in outreach ministries related to health (particularly physical or mental fitness), and support camps, amateur sports, and learning competitions. They also support social services that improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods (crime prevention, safety, and local environmental concerns). They are strongly motivated to support outreach ministries for youth that shape responsible interpersonal relationships. Download resources for your mission field through Mission Impact Guide V2.0 Missionlnsite, LLC Page 72 of 586

6 Relevant Institutional Strategies: Property and Technology Stewardship/Financial Ecclesiastical, Christendom, Modern Management Unified Budgets and Designated Giving, lifestyle Coaching long time residents for whom religion is important often feel a great sense of ownership for their buildings. They will renovate ecclesiastical or historic buildings to be more user friendly (accessible and versatile); but they will also design utilitarian buildings to reflect classic Christian architecture. Landscaping, illuminated signs, memorial gardens, and athletic fields are exterior priorities. Inside, the sanctuary uses classic Christian symbols and accoutrements (pulpits and lecterns, chancels and organ pipes), but the first pews may be removed to allow chancel drama, and the pews may be replaced by padded cathedral chairs. People in this lifestyle segment have significant combined incomes, but they also have high family expenses. They are very careful about most spending. If they are extravagant about property, it will usually involve office technology, kitchens, or youth rooms. They are shifting their priorities from maintaining lending libraries to developing in-house resource stores (books, CD's, talismans, etc.) They are willing to spend extra money for program staff (full or part time), but may be reluctant to hire support staff (secretarial or custodial) and. rely instead on volunteers. People in this lifestyle segment tend to The sanctuary may not use video technology; but has excellent acoustics. Elsewhere the building is wireless and offices. have the latest equipment. Sometimes the financial conservatism of this lifestyle segment is revealed by quality second-hand furniture used in fellowship halls and parlours. Maintenance is often done by work teams rather than professionals. Despite a slow economy, people will dig deeper to make emergency repairsto the building. maintain large reserve funds and are cautious about capital campaigns. They will try to design stewardship campaigns with limited home visitation, and more small or large group -information events. They are very interested in Christian family financial planning, and in shaping a lifestyle of generosity. They are loyal to the institution and readily give to unified budgets. They do like some options (general funds, memorial funds, etc.], and they contribute to special fund raising efforts by youth for mission. Property and Technology Stewardship/Financial Mgmt. The safe location and quality of space for Leaders are often reluctant to set the the youth room and Sunday school are extremely important. The kitchen is often updated and renovated with the latest equipment, and the church may rely on microwaves to reheat food rather than bulky ovens to cook food. benchmark of giving, and the church often restricts the knowledge of individual contributions. A few may be!exceedingly generous, but many may give only 2-3% of their incomes (although they will be very generous in emergencies). Download resources for your mission field through Page 73 of 586 Mission Impact Guide V2.0 Missionlnsite, LLC

7 ireturn to Inde~ Relevant Institutional Strategies: Communication Internet, Print, Gatherings Heavy reliance on the internet for communication may not always carry over to church involvement. In the church world, they may be more traditional and assume that printed and verbal announcements will still be effective. Newsletters will be both print and digital; the database will be a combination of postal and addresses. Websites are common, but tend to be static or used primarily to advertise and download documents. However, there is a growing commitment to congregational on-line social networks. Staff leaders are much more likely to carry "Smart Phones" for instant communication by voice or text. Youth, in particular, will communicate solely by text or cell phone, share images and videos, and be unreachable through print or meetings. r Communication Conformity is just as important as efficiency. People in this lifestyle segment will frequently network with other churches to discover "best practices" and "denominational policies" before l making anv maior decision. Resources: Download Missionlnsite's Impressions Report for your mission field through (Predefined Reports) Really Relevant (and) Always Faithful: How Churches and Ministries Target Mission In An Explosion of Diversity by Thomas G. Bandy (Available through Amazon) Download the MOSAIC Guide from Experian Explore the Interactive MOSAIC Guide from Experian Download resources for your mission field through com. Mission Impact Guide V2.0 Missionlnsite, LLC Page 74 of 586

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