Starting a Mission Congregation in the 21 st Century

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1 Starting a Mission Congregation in the 21 st Century Rev. Dr. Gemechis Desta Buba Missions Director, NALC 1 - Dr. Gemechis Buba

2 2 The Four Pillars of Lutheran Missiology Biblical authority and instructions Scripture

3 3 The Four Pillars of Lutheran Missiology Biblical authority and instructions Scripture Christ Christ the only means of salvation and head of the church

4 4 The Four Pillars of Lutheran Missiology Biblical authority and instructions Scripture Christ Christ the only means of salvation and head of the church Grace Grace saves and empowers the church for mission

5 5 The Four Pillars of Lutheran Missiology Biblical authority and instructions Scripture Christ Christ the only means of salvation and head of the church Grace Faith Grace saves and empowers the church for mission It is only by faith that we get saved and sent into the world

6 Jesus is the builder/planter and owner of the church 6 I will build My Church Jesus

7 7 Biblical Foundations Mission as a Process 1. End of Christ s solo mission

8 8 Biblical Foundations Mission as a Process 1. End of Christ s solo mission 2. Summary of Christ s mission in the world

9 9 Biblical Foundations Mission as a Process 1. End of Christ s solo mission 2. Summary of Christ s mission in the world 3. Importance of contextual vision for mission

10 10 Biblical Foundations Mission as a Process 1. End of Christ s solo mission 2. Summary of Christ s mission in the world 3. Importance of contextual vision for mission 4. Compassion as the driver of mission

11 11 Biblical Foundations Mission as a Process 1. End of Christ s solo mission 2. Summary of Christ s mission in the world 3. Importance of contextual vision for mission 4. Compassion as the driver of mission 5. Acknowledging the owner of mission field

12 12 Biblical Foundations Mission as a Process 1. End of Christ s solo mission 2. Summary of Christ s mission in the world 3. Importance of contextual vision for mission 4. Compassion as the driver of mission 5. Acknowledging the owner of mission field 6. Centrality of prayer in mission

13 13 Biblical Foundations Mission as a Process 1. End of Christ s solo mission 2. Summary of Christ s mission in the world 3. Importance of contextual vision for mission 4. Compassion as the driver of mission 5. Acknowledging the owner of mission field 6. Centrality of prayer in mission 7. Importance of raising and equipping leaders for mission

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15 15 Question Church What is our mission?

16 16 I. Question Jesus Christ Who is this Jesus?

17 17 II. Revelation Jesus Christ Who reveals Christ?

18 18 III. Confession Jesus Christ How do we confess Christ?

19 19 IV. Affirmation of faith and Identity formation Jesus Christ Transformation of life and blessed new identity?

20 20 V. Foundation and church planting Jesus Christ Who lays the foundation of the church?

21 21 VI. Opposition Jesus Christ Where does opposition come?

22 22 VII. Mission Jesus Christ What is our mission?

23 23 Planting a church today in the 21 st Century? Learning from Jesus?

24 24 Matt. 9:36 When he saw, he had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless like a sheep without a shepherd. 1.Visit

25 25 Matt. 9:36 When he saw, he had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless like a sheep without a shepherd. 1.Visit 2. Vision

26 26 Matt. 9:36 When he saw, he had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless like a sheep without a shepherd. 1.Visit 2. Vision 3. Compassion

27 27 Matt. 9:36 When he saw, he had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless like a sheep without a shepherd. 1.Visit 2. Vision 3. Compassion on them 4. Need assessment

28 28 Planting a mission church today in the 21 st Century What do people need in a church?

29 29 Planting a mission church today in the 21 st Century What do people need in a church?

30 30 Planting a mission church today in the 21 st Century What do people need in a church?

31 31 Planting a mission church today in the 21 st Century What do people need in a church?

32 32 Planting a mission church today in the 21 st Century What do people need in a church?

33 33 Planting a mission church today in the 21 st Century What do people need in a church?

34 34 Planting a mission church today in the 21 st Century What do people need in a church?