Four Paradigm Shifts Toward Rethinking Church.OBF.26.9.10

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South Asia Centre for Missing and Exploited Persons (SACMEP)

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Oasis India works with some of the most marginalized and vulnerable people in India’s cities

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Bringing hope to women sold to brothels

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22, 480 women and 44,476 children were reported missing annually from 28 states in India. Over 15000 of these children were missing from India’s six largest cities.

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Love to children affected by HIV

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Every hour, around forty children die as a result of AIDS.

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Smiles to families living in slum areas

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150 million people in India live in slums, and the world’s largest slum, all of 432 acres, is located in Mumbai (Dharavi)

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Freedom to young people bound by poverty

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11 million children live on the streets

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Healing to the broken hearted

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1 out of 3 of the world’s malnourished children live in India (75million), and 800,000 die each year of preventable diseases

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Success to those with potential

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India’s middle class is larger than the entire population of the US

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Empowerment In order to bring transformation

Four Paradigm Shifts Toward rethinking Church : 

Four Paradigm Shifts Toward rethinking Church

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Jesus is the answer

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But what is the question?

INTRODUCTION : 

INTRODUCTION The world is changing The church is changing

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you are the salt of the earth you are the light of the world

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ECCLESIOLOGY MISSIOLOGY CHRISTOLOGY

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CHRISTOLOGY MISSIOLOGY ECCLESIOLOGY

Seven characteristics of a healthy community from the heart of God: : 

Seven characteristics of a healthy community from the heart of God: IMAGINE A WORLD LIKE THIS… Public celebration and happiness (18, 19) Public health for children and the aged (20) Housing for all (21) Food for all (22) Meaningful work (22, 23) Family support systems (23) Absence of violence (25) Isaiah 65:17-25

Seven characteristics of a healthy community from the heart of God: : 

Seven characteristics of a healthy community from the heart of God: NOW TAKE A LOOK AT THE REALITY … Extreme poverty & hunger Children working instead of studying

Roll Call : 

Roll Call

The 8 Millennial Development goals: : 

The 8 Millennial Development goals: NOW TAKE A LOOK AT THE REALITY … Extreme poverty & hunger Children working instead of studying Gender inequality & women abused Child mortality Pregnancy related deaths of women HIV/AIDS & other deadly diseases Abuse of natural resources Selfishness & greed of man

Jn 17:18As the Father has sent me...so I am sending you : 

Jn 17:18As the Father has sent me...so I am sending you

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When Jesus chose one passage to describe his mission and ministry, he picked up the scroll of Isaiah and read from Isaiah 61: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.  …ctd

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…ctd He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners…to comfort all who mourn and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair…”

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The church today needs a paradigm shift

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We need to catch the imagination of the whole church not just a few. [Wake Up!]

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We need to be relevant to the challenges of missions

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We need to change the thinking of what mission is!

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We need to change our definition of how a follower of Christ should look like!

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We need to change our ideas of where Christians can meet for worship and fellowship!

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We need to identify followers of Christ in many areas and walks of life

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We need to change the thinking of who the missionaries are!

The church as it has come to be : 

The church as it has come to be Family CHURCH LIFE Work and Education Neighbour-hood Recreation Public Life

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What is church?

Imagine : 

Imagine A Table What did you see? Shapes, colours, sizes, etc

Think again… : 

Think again… CHURCH What did you see?

We see church as : 

We see church as Building: in a geographical location Meetings: group of people in worship

The church as it was intended to be : 

The church as it was intended to be EVERYDAY LIFEFamilyWork/educationRecreationNeighbourhoodPublic Life Recreation Church equipping to pray Church crossing generations Church serving the community Church releasing finance Church making disciples & disciplers Church Leadership enabling members Church releasing gifts & service

Four Paradigm Shifts- How can we be salt & light? : 

Four Paradigm Shifts- How can we be salt & light?

1) From compartmentalizing life to becoming holistic. : 

1) From compartmentalizing life to becoming holistic.

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? NAME SOME SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES & SOME SECULAR ACTIVITIES. AN EXAMPLE WHY DO WE CALL THEM SACRED & SECULAR?

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Which is a sacred moment?

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Which is a sacred place?

Life Divided : 

Life Divided Spiritual Physical Sacred Secular Faith Reason Religion Science Private Public Evangelism Social Concern Full-time ministry Job/ Profession

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There is nothing secular for a Christian, except sin

2) From building walls to building bridges. : 

2) From building walls to building bridges.

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you are the salt of the earth you are the light of the world

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In the world & yet not of the world So other worldly that we are of no earthly use Our intimacy with God should lead us to involvement with the world

3) From measuring attendance to measuring impact. : 

3) From measuring attendance to measuring impact.

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we are church wherever we are …

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How should a Christian be different and make a difference as a student? a father? a mother? …a member of the armed forces? a politician? …the CEO of a Christian agency? a CEO in a multinational corporation? an athlete? an entertainer? an unskilled worker me? a pastor?

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in Thessalonica Acts 17:6 ‘these that have turned the world upside down’

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turning the church inside out to turn the world downside up

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Ministry is always what happens outside the church- "If you are not making an impact outside of your four walls, then you are not making an impact at all."  Would the community weep if your church were to pull out of the city?  Would anybody notice if you left? Would anybody care?

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The question, “How big is your church?” should be replaced with “How big is the impact you are having on your community?”

4) From encouraging the saints to attend the service to equipping the saints for works of service : 

4) From encouraging the saints to attend the service to equipping the saints for works of service

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The paradigm shift from gathered to dispersed is about a change from focusing on meetings to releasing people to be Christians where they are: office, factory, school or shop.

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to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up Ephesians 4:11

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to prepare God's people for work in the services, so that the body of Christ may be built up Ephesians 4:11 NOT

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Teach a Sunday School class Lead the Sunday service Lead a home Bible study or small group Sing in the choir Be an usher or greeter Serve on a board or committee In the typical church, lay people are asked to serve in five or six capacities:

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Little wonder pastors lament that only 20% of their members are “active.” Could it be that the service opportunities are not broad enough to engage the energies and passions of people in the church?

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What if we settled for nothing less than 100% of our church members engaged at some level in meaningful ministry to the community?

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Isaiah 61:1-6 describes the reward of those who “rebuild…restore…(and) renew” the city.  It is the city who bestows on them their titles--“And you will be called priests of the Lord, you will be named ministers of our God” (Isaiah 61:6)

CONCLUSION : 

CONCLUSION Francis of Assissi said it best when he said, “Preach the gospel at all time, if necessary use words.”

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Isaiah 58 Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen, To loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yolk, to set the oppressed free And break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter – when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

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Then you light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call and the Lord will answer; You will cry for help and He will say, here am I. If you do away with the yoke of oppression With the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your light will become like the noonday.

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The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.   Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up age old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings [Communities]

Song on Isaiah 58 : 

Song on Isaiah 58

The Paradox of Transformation : 

The Paradox of Transformation

But it’s worth it : 

But it’s worth it

There is no other way : 

There is no other way

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Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies…

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…it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.

William Booth : 

While women weep as they do, I’ll fight, while little children go hungry as they do now, I’ll fight, while men go to prison, in and out, I’ll fight, while there yet remains one dark soul without the light of God, I’ll fight; I’ll fight to the very end William Booth

You can Make A Difference : 

You can Make A Difference

Where do we start? : 

Where do we start? Ask what needs to be done – of God, the community and the church. Build foundations for the road ahead, theologically, relationally and pragmatically. Commence the work – step by step

We may know the problem, but are you living as part of the answer? : 

We may know the problem, but are you living as part of the answer?

From the Pulpit to the Pavement. : 

From the Pulpit to the Pavement. A thousand mile journey begins with the first step DO WE HAVE THE GUTS TO CHANGE?

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Do I love God above all else and let Him rule in my life in all things I do? What’s my vision for my nation? Do I want to build Kingdom values into the political, social, and economic structures and systems “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as in Heaven.” Do I use my freedom in Christ to serve others? Though a good reputation is good, character is what counts What vision fuel do I have for my church? Where do I want to take my church? Do I care and contribute to my community? Am I thinking ‘whole’ rather than ‘part’? Am I a team player? How do I handle conflicts & relationship issues? What am I inside? Do I love “truth in the inward parts”? My character is what matters to God.

TO CONTACT : 

TO CONTACT OASIS INDIA Gur Darshan, 192, Anna Sagar Marg, Kurla (W), Mumbai - 400070 M – 9819520821 aaboo.varghese@oasisindia.org aaboov@gmail.com

“Ask the beasts, and they will teach you; and the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of the sea will explain to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?” : 

“Ask the beasts, and they will teach you; and the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of the sea will explain to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?” JOB 12:7-9 SOMEONE “ASKED” THE GEESE

A LESSON FROM GEESE : 

A LESSON FROM GEESE AUTHOR UNKNOWN CLICK TO ADVANCE SLIDES ♫ Turn on your speakers!

Have you ever wondered why migrating geese fly in a V formation? : 

Have you ever wondered why migrating geese fly in a V formation? As with most animal behavior, God had a good reason for including that in their instincts.

As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. : 

As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. In a V formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% more flying range than if each bird flew alone.

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…and quickly gets back into formation. Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone…

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… people who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier than those who try to go it alone. Like geese…

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When a goose gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies at the point position. If people had as much sense as geese, they would realize that ultimately their success depends on working as a team, taking turns doing the hard tasks, and sharing leadership.

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Geese in the rear of the formation honk to encourage those up front to up their speed. It is important that our “honking from behind” be encouraging. Otherwise it’s just - well - honking.

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They stay with the unhealthy member of the flock until it is either able to fly again or dies. When a goose gets sick or wounded, two other geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and provide protection.

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Then they launch out again with another passing flock or try to catch up with their own. May we be so sacrificial, that we may be worthy of such friends in our time of need.

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…To learn from God’s marvelous creation; you only need to stop long enough to observe and let God reveal His wonders to you. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A SCIENTIST...

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1-5-4 Principle of Church Growth CHURCH FUNCTIONS Discipleship Evangelism Worship Ministry Fellowship

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‘I will build My church’ Matthew 16:18 His work not ours

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The Heart of it Jesus is in the business of changing selfish people into servant leaders, and the church’s role is to create a warm, nurturing environment that fosters this miraculous change.

What is missing in this : 

What is missing in this CH RCH

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U r

U : 

U W E MISS !

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Our God is Outrageously Awesome!