Final Project
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Final Project
Submitted to Dr. William Higley in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course
LEAD 620 LUO
Mission, Vision and Strategic Planning
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………3
Biblical Foundations for Ministry......................................………………3
Simple Church…...……………………………………………………….4
Attractional Church.……….…....………………………………………..6
Organic Church……….…..……………….……………………………..8
Hybrid Church……………………………………………………………10
Strategic Plan……………………………………………………………..11
Conclusion………………….…..………………………………………..12
Bibliography……………………………………………………………..13
Introduction
At the beginning of the course, Dr. Higley provided the following quote, “Vision is a picture of the future that stirs passion in you (and those you lead).” This motto has remind in the mind of the student throughout the course. Beginning in week one and continuing, the students made an attempt to better understand biblical mission and the four current church structures. This paper will explain biblical foundations for ministry and provide an evaluation for the four current church structures. The student will then create a strategic plan for implementing an effective church structure for developing disciples. Habakkuk 2:2 states, “And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision, make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”
Biblical Foundations of Ministry Ephesians 2:1 state, “And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins.” This scripture teaches us that we are spiritually dead and lost. In the article, Innovate Church, it explains, “The starting point for becoming a disciple of Jesus is to examine the Scriptures and see what the characteristics of a first century disciple looked like and then to draw from those passages bedrock principles regarding being a disciple.”1 As Christian leaders, we should strive to learn the scripture
Final Project
Submitted to Dr. William Higley in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course
LEAD 620 LUO
Mission, Vision and Strategic Planning
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………3
Biblical Foundations for Ministry......................................………………3
Simple Church…...……………………………………………………….4
Attractional Church.……….…....………………………………………..6
Organic Church……….…..……………….……………………………..8
Hybrid Church……………………………………………………………10
Strategic Plan……………………………………………………………..11
Conclusion………………….…..………………………………………..12
Bibliography……………………………………………………………..13
Introduction
At the beginning of the course, Dr. Higley provided the following quote, “Vision is a picture of the future that stirs passion in you (and those you lead).” This motto has remind in the mind of the student throughout the course. Beginning in week one and continuing, the students made an attempt to better understand biblical mission and the four current church structures. This paper will explain biblical foundations for ministry and provide an evaluation for the four current church structures. The student will then create a strategic plan for implementing an effective church structure for developing disciples. Habakkuk 2:2 states, “And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision, make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”
Biblical Foundations of Ministry Ephesians 2:1 state, “And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins.” This scripture teaches us that we are spiritually dead and lost. In the article, Innovate Church, it explains, “The starting point for becoming a disciple of Jesus is to examine the Scriptures and see what the characteristics of a first century disciple looked like and then to draw from those passages bedrock principles regarding being a disciple.”1 As Christian leaders, we should strive to learn the scripture
Bibliography: Browning, Dave. 2010. Hybrid Church: The Fusion of Intimacy and Impact. Hoboken, NJ, USA: Jossey-Bass. Cole, Neil, Leadership Network (Dallas, Tex.). 2010. Church 3.0: Upgrades for the future of the church. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass "Hybrid". In Merriam-Webster 's Collegiate(R) Dictionary. Springfield: Merriam-Webster, 2012. Rainer, Thom S,Geiger, Eric. 2006. Simple church: Returning to god 's process for making disciples. Nashville, Tenn: Broadman Press Rod Dempsey, “Innovate Church – Discipleship I” Accessed October 07, 2014 Rod Dempsey, “Innovate Church – Discipleship II” Accessed October 07, 2014 “The 12 Characteristics of a Purpose Driven Church,” Church Growth Software, accessed September 12, 2034, http://www.churchgrowthsoftware.com/purpose_driven_church.htm Warren, Richard. 1995. The purpose driven church: Growth without compromising your message & mission. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan Pub