Story of Transformation: The New Visions Initiative at St. Clement's
Discover the inspiring journey of transformation in a black church through the New Visions Initiative at St. Clement's in the Inkster Diocese of Michigan. Explore the principles, areas of concentration, and congregational life cycle guiding this impactful ministry-oriented program.
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The New Visions Initiative at St. Clement s, Inkster Diocese of Michigan SUBTITLE: A STORY OF TRANSFORMATION IN A BLACK CHURCH. PRESENTERS: THE REV. ELLIS CLIFTON MISS AMBER BARNES
The New Visions Initiative What is it? It is a biblically based, ministry oriented initiative for congregational renewal and vitality, that is, communities of faith becoming centers for Mission.
What is needed at the Parish? New Visions Team of Clergy and Laity Support From Diocesan Bishop Congregation Buy-in New Visions Prayer to be said at worship Lay Chair and Co-Chair (s) Regular Meetings Invite Participation from ALL Parishioners Be Intentional about Open Communication
GUIDING PRINCIPLES Baptismal Covenant The Great Commandment The Great Commission The Great Statement of Mission Prayer Bible Study
MAJOR AREAS OF CONCENTRATION STEWARDSHIP STEWARDSHIP RADICAL INVITATION, WELCOME AND RADICAL INVITATION, WELCOME AND HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY CHILDREN, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS CHILDREN, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS MISSION PROJECTS MISSION PROJECTS CHRISTIAN FORMATION CHRISTIAN FORMATION SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Major Areas of Concentration (contd) Evangelism Dynamic Worship Leadership Development Prayer and Meditation on the Word
Congregational Life Cycle BIRTH DEATH
One of Two Things Follows Stability STABILITY DECLINE REDEFINITION Redefinition of the Ministry Leads to a new growth cycle BIRTH Decline
The Congregational Life Cycle STABILITY DECLINE DECLINE REDEFINITION DECLINE REDEVELOPMENT REBIRTH BIRTH DEATH
A Testimony Of Congregational Transformation Chaos: The Assessment Secular Stewardship Concept, Inward Focus, Spiritual Malaise, Stagnant and Close-Minded Leadership, Un- Inspiring Worship, Debilitating Conflict. The Redefinition/Redevelopment The reality that Death of the Congregation was Imminent - Dec.2013 Intentional Leadership Change Intentional Conversation about a New Direction, example New Visions Prayer The Indaba/New Visions Experience Atlanta
Testimony Continued Creation of New Visions Coordinating Committee Intentional Re-Connection with the Community Currency of Relationship: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence- Greater Detroit Area, Prince Hall Masons of Michigan, Brothers and Sisters United *, National Action Network *, National Kidney Foundation, I-CAN *, Top Ladies of Distinction, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Zeta Nu Zeta Chapter *, Living Water Ministries *, D Abreu & Associates, Boy Scouts of America *. RISE Initiative The mission project of New Visions
The Rebirth We are known by the Community as a Center for Mission. Community/Diocesan Leadership is a vital part of parish life. Bible/Prayer integral to every aspect of ministry. The growing edge involves ministry with the unchurched and not internal conflict. Biblical understanding of Stewardship is developing. We now see LIFE and not death.
