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Presentation of Transitional Tasks to the congregation of Oak Lake Berean Church, Oak Lake, Manitoba, Canada.

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Presentation to the Congregation of Oak Lake Berean Church The 5 Transitional Tasks Gordon D. Simms, Interim Pastor

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Where will our church be 5 years from now?

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How would you answer the question: “What are the greatest days of this church ?”

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“I remember when we used to..” “We used to have….” “The way we did it before was..” “We had such great times....” “We’ve always done it like this…....” Are our “glory days” past, or future?

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Looking Back

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Looking Ahead

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Remember the things of the past, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me ! Is. 46:9 Looking Back

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Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing ! Is. 43:18,19 Looking Ahead

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Proper balance in local church ministry grows out of the knowledge that God, faithful in the past, is also leading His people into the future !

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“Forgetting the things that are behind… and Phil. 3:13 reaching forward to what is ahead……”

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How do move forward ? First: In everything… God’s glory is top priority

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…let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven . Matt. 5:16

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12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God …. 1 Pet. 2:12

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Whoever serves, [let him do it] as one who serves by the strength which God supplies - in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen l Peter 4:11

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So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God 1 Cor. 10:31

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Which way should our church bring glory to God ?

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Some would say: “We’re at the fork in the road ”

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Which way should our church go ?

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Yogi Berra said, “When you come to the fork in the road,.. take it !” Brandon Regina Winnipeg Calgary Winkler

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Brandon Regina Winnipeg Calgary Winkler “Ooops !!”

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Brandon Regina Winnipeg Calgary Winkler “When it comes to church work… Any road won’t do !”

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Churches often fill the agenda with good programs…..

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E E Good Preachin’ Good Music Fellowship PRAYER Meetings Good Programs

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The answer is not just doing things… But doing the RIGHT things!

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Which direction should the church go?

Every church should have a plan! : 

specifying how you need to get there A look at where you are Every church should have a plan! where you want to go A plan is…

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Total Dependence upon God Faith in Christ's power to transform lives Honest, accurate self-analysis, careful planning and diligent work

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How do we determine which way our church should go ?

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Scripture We must develop a contemporary strategy that grows out of 3 basic sources : The Lens of… Contemporary culture History

Churches grow as they rightly discern the Scriptures, their local church setting, and the needs and characteristics of the contemporary culture and community in which they exist. : 

Churches grow as they rightly discern the Scriptures, their local church setting, and the needs and characteristics of the contemporary culture and community in which they exist .

Churches grow as they rightly discern the Scriptures, their local church setting, and the needs and characteristics of the contemporary culture and community in which they exist. : 

Churches grow as they rightly discern the Scriptures , their local church setting, and the needs and characteristics of the contemporary culture and community in which they exist .

Churches grow as they rightly discern the Scriptures, their local church setting, and the needs and characteristics of the contemporary culture and community in which they exist. : 

Churches grow as they rightly discern the Scriptures, their local church setting , and the needs and characteristics of the contemporary culture and community in which they exist .

Churches grow as they rightly discern the Scriptures, their local church setting, and the needs and characteristics of the contemporary culture and community in which they exist. : 

Churches grow as they rightly discern the Scriptures, their local church setting, and the needs and characteristics of the contemporary culture and community in which they exist .

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Scripture We must develop a contemporary strategy that grows out of 3 basic sources : The Lens of… Contemporary culture History

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Scripture We must develop a contemporary strategy that grows out of 3 basic sources : The Lens of… Contemporary culture History How do we do that

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We will work together through 5 transitional tasks

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Future/ pastoral leadership Biblical Foundations Reflecting: past/ present 5 Transitional Tasks External Relationships Clarifying Vision Where we’ve been and are Biblical basis for where we go Denomination/ Community Where are we going I. 2. 3. 4. 5. Commitment to new pastor/ future

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Reflecting: past/ present 5 Transitional Tasks Where we’ve been and are I. Conduct Church Health Survey Look at our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Celebrate God’s faithfulness and reflect

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Biblical Foundations 5 Transitional Tasks 2. Biblical Basis: What the Church IS and DOES Every believer gifted: spiritual gifts What does the Bible say about Leadership? Leadership Multiplication Plan

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5 Transitional Tasks External Relationships 3. Relationship to denomination Relationship to other churches

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5 Transitional Tasks Clarifying Vision 4. Establish or Clarify our Vision & Mission Evaluate the effectiveness of our ministries. Discuss potential changes

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Future/ pastoral leadership 5 Transitional Tasks 5. Identify characteristics, skills, etc. needed by the new pastor Begin pastoral search New pastor installed Interim Pastor works with new pastor in transition

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Future/ pastoral leadership Biblical Foundations Reflecting: past/ present 5 Transitional Tasks External Relationships Clarifying Vision Oct. – Nov. Nov. – Jan. ongoing Feb.- April I. 2. 3. 4. 5. May- ?

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Reflecting: past/ present 5 Transitional Tasks I. Conduct Church Health Survey Look at our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Celebrate God’s faithfulness and reflect

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So…what’s ahead ?

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Reflecting: past/ present Transitional Task 1 I. Conduct Church Health Survey (Oct 16) Look at our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Celebrate God’s faithfulness and reflect

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Total Dependence upon God Faith in Christ's power to transform lives Honest, accurate self-analysis, careful planning and diligent work

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Ps 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain !