Telling Our Story

Telling Our Story
Dr. Doug Borwick, Facilitator

It is not enough for a body of believers to discern its call and implement programs to carry out God's will for itself. The purpose of ministry is to connect with other individuals in community. If we fail to reach out to others, we do not complete the mission to which we have been called us. This workshop provides tools to help learn how the church's light can be moved from under the bushel and placed upon the hill, acknowledging that congregations have differing styles and that no one approach is right for all. (Shy people are part of God's kingdom too.) Mission & Ministry: Telling Our Story is presented in two segments of about three hours each.

Session I

Why We Reach Out

The Great Commission
Because We Can't Help It

Who Is "Us"?
Who Is "Them"?

The Them in whom we recognize ourselves
The Them in whom we don't

Making Room for Them

Physical Space
Time
True Welcoming

Taking Stock

What Do We Do?
How Do We "Tell" Now?

What Is Our Specific Message?

Session II