Ministry With An Asset Based Approach George Howard Executive Director, Global Coaching & Strategic Initiatives Global Ministries
Five Smooth Stones
Workshop Description Ministry With An Asset Based Approach - Develop mission strategies for your congregation and community using an asset based approach. UM Church for All People, in Columbus Ohio provides a case study for learnings in building relationships with people on the margins, developing a diverse worshiping community, and transforming both individual lives and the neighborhood. For more information on this ministry go to www.4allpeople.org.
Relief-Rehabilitation- Development Relief The urgent provision of emergency aid to reduce suffering resulting from a natural and/or manmade crisis. Relief is by its very nature, immediate and temporary. It is prolonged only when selfreliance is impossible. The basic dynamic is provider and receiver.
Relief-Rehabilitation- Rehabilitation Development The restoration of people and their communities to their pre-crisis state and minimization of future vulnerabilities. Opportunities for moving from doing for to doing with. Local population involved in the work. Serves as a bridge between relief and development.
Relief-Rehabilitation- Development Development The process of on-going change that is moving people closer to being in right relationship with God, with themselves, with others and with nature. Development isn t done to people or for people but with people. The key dynamic is promoting an empowering process. This will typically be done around or result in some products/project.
Microfinance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoac1gh _zu4&feature=youtu.be
Where is your congregation involved in one or more of the three different stages of ministry response? Relief Rehabilitation Development
Values of Growing Christian Movements Relationship Driven Holistic Church Asset Based Healthy Partnerships
Holistic Development Food Security Model Faith Formation Church Health Education
The Wesleyan Tradition
Africa UMC Model
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World Building Relationships Building the Body of Christ Building the Front Porch of the Kingdom of God
In the Free Store People touch grace as they shop
United Methodist Free Store Free clothing and household items to more than 150,000 people since its inception Distributed $2 million worth of merchandise in 2013
Church for All People
Social Justice Advocacy Community Arts Community Meals Community Development For All People Affordable Housing Health and Wholeness Youth and Children Charitable Pharmacy Mt. Carmel Primary Care Clinic
UM Church For All People Development Model Social Service Providers Coffee Free Store Partners and Volunteers Prayer
UM Church For All People Development Model Healthy Eating & Living Worship Free Store Housing After School
Holistic Development Food Security Model Faith Formation Church Health Education
Your Church Model
Key Learnings Engaging in Ministry with the Poor
First Key Learning: Build Relationships
Loaves and Fishes Daily Lunch Program
Quality Direct Service Positive Relationships Practice Radical Hospitality, creating a vibrant context Acknowledge and work to bridge differences Sustain over time Promote mutuality Cultivate affinity toward people who are poor
Engage in ministry with instead of doing ministry for, to, Questions to consider: upon Do know names of folks as you do ministry? Do you share emotionally in their joys and sorrows? How often do you laugh or cry with the folks? Do you pray with these folks? Ask them to pray for you? Do you have the folks inside your home as guests? What price are you willing to pay, what is your sacrifice?
Second Key Learning: Build the Body of Christ Where Amazing Grace is. VISIBLE CELEBRATED
Passionate WORSHIP Transforms the Body of Christ
Call to Worship: Leader: God s love is deep and wide. Community: God loves all people. Leader: Beyond differences that may divide us. Community: No matter who we are or what we have done. All: We are all beloved children of God
Leader: We are a church for all people. Community: We give our love to everyone no matter who they are or what they have done. All: Welcome to this circle.
Passionate Worship Transforms Relationships A Living Body of Christ Worship styles, language, visual images invite diversity A dress code designed to make people feel comfortable. Embraces diversity, drawing upon various traditions Never just about Jesus and me God reaches us in new ways when we leave our comfort zone Music can lead the way Sharing of joys and concerns
Core Affirmation GOD loves us just the way we are and GOD is not finished with any of us yet!
Building the Body Beyond Sunday Worship Before the Free Store Food Pantry at Church of the Village Parties on the Plaza
Sharing God Is At Work Bringing New Life in Christ Caring
Building Relationships Easy access to the building Welcoming meeting space and signage Greeters who are members of the church Written materials and signs that invite people to other church activities Members of the church participate in the group Refreshments and fellowship time to facilitate building relationships
Building Relationships Group participants are invited to attend worship services by members of the congregation Members of the congregation offer to bring participants to worship Members of the congregation go to visit participants Members of the congregation invite participants to their homes
CORE VALUES All People.. are loved by God just the way we are are welcome desire inclusive community desire relevant worship seek hope and healing have within themselves the God given power to improve their lives have gifts to give and a desire to serve desire affirmation
Third Key Learning: Build the Front Porch of the Kingdom of God
Developing Ministries with the Poor that Transform Individuals and Communities There is a Divine economy of abundance All successful ministry is asset based Value and develop the capacity of each person Good ministries start small and build over time Continually seek new partners
Friday Afternoon Meal Ministry begun by youth who served Thanksgiving dinner at Church for All People
Health and Wellness Ministry Started by a nurse in response to a prayer ministry.
Practitioners of Health and Wholeness Prayer Ministry Columbus Public Health RN & LSW Charitable Pharmacy Health Ministry Team Mt. Carmel Primary Care Clinic Celebrate Recovery Parish Nurses
Affordable Housing Ministry
Our First Donated House After Renovation by C4AP Members (2005) Safe, Decent Affordable Housing
Transforming the blight
Into the LIGHT
Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families Housing
$11 million dollars of housing in 2015 with Our Partners Neighborhood residents Sister churches Nationwide Children s Hospital City of Columbus United Way Habitat for Humanity State of Ohio
DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES Need Based Asset Based
DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES Need Based Crime Broken Families Unemployment Child Abuse Mental Disability Slum Housing Truancy Lead Poisoning Illiteracy Asset Based
DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES Need Based Development Crime Broken Families Unemployment Child Abuse Graffiti Mental Disability Welfare Recipients Drop Outs Slum Housing Truancy Lead Poisoning Illiteracy Asset Based Development Schools/Colleges Block Clubs Artists Libraries Youth Parks Businesses Hospitals/Clinics Existing Groups Income Churches Elderly
Kamisamba Farm using Appropriate Technology
Agronomist at Kamisamba Farm
Collecting Rocks and Making Bricks
Village Church in North Katanga, DRC
Developing Ministries with the Poor which Transform Individuals and Communities There is a Divine economy of abundance All successful ministry is asset based Value and develop the capacity of each person Good ministries start small and build over time Continually seek new partners
Potential Partners Building Communities from the Inside Out Public Institutions Hospitals, colleges, libraries Individuals Young people, artists, seniors Local Church Private Sector Businesses, banks, corporations Associations Organizations, churches, development corporations
Strengthening Partnerships Department of Health Volunteers & Neighbors Free Store Businesses Churches & Neighborhood Associations
Health Coaches & Nutrition Program Prayer Ministry City Public Health RN & LSW Charitable Pharmacy Health Ministry Team Mt. Carmel Primary Care Clinic Parish Nurses
Potential Partners Asset Map Building Communities from the Inside Out Public Institutions Hospitals, colleges, libraries Individuals Young people, artists, seniors Your Church Private Sector Businesses, banks, corporations Associations Organizations, churches, development corporations
Inventory of Church Activities Connecting with People in the Community 1. Ministries of the church that reach non church members in the community 2. Outside groups that meet on an ongoing basis in the church which serve the community 3. Special events or occasional activities that reach community residents
Your Asset Based Ministry Name one ministry you could initiate expand or do differently 1. How is this ministry aligned with the aspirations of people in the community? 2. How does this ministry align with your understanding of building the front porch of the Kingdom of God? 3. In what ways is this ministry asset based? 4. Who are 3-6 people in the congregation/community to engage? 5. What other community assets could be invited as partners?
Ministry with the Poor The UMC has been anointed to bring and receive good news with the poor. Through developing mutually engaging relationships, we, the living Body of Christ, work together to make disciples of Jesus Christ, build inclusive worship communities, transform our world, and experience abundant life.
A Living Body of Christ And The Front Porch to the Kingdom of God!!