Vital Congregation Score Card

Congregational Vitality team approach: 

Congregational Vitality team approach RE IZATION VISION Eagerly following a compelling, prayerfully- discerned vision from God INSPIRATIONAL and INCARNATIONAL Inspirational worship that connects people with God through Jesus Christ. Incarnational outreach to new people through strategic evangelistic and discipleship approach TRANSFORMATIONAL Members and the surrounding communities can give testimonies to the life-transforming witness and ministries of the local congregation ADAPTIVE Ability to adapt to the changes in the parish and seeing change as opportunity for ministry LOVING Gladly sharing the love of Jesus Christ through missions, ministries, and as a community of love and forgiveness

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Our mission: 300 revitalized churches…and then 300 more 300,000 members 30,000 new in worship 3,000 mission teams 300 revitalized churches 30 new faith communities

How we measure revitalization: 

Radical hospitality Passionate worship Intentional faith development Risk-taking mission and service Extravagant generosity How we measure revitalization Qualitative measures + Quantitative measures People Faith/prayer development Time/money/ facilities Missional

Radical hospitality: 

Radical hospitality Qualitative measures Radical hospitality Passionate worship Intentional faith development Risk-taking mission and service Extravagant generosity RADICAL HOSPITALITY “…their members focus on those outside their congregations with as much passion as they attend to the nurture and growth of those who already belong to the family of faith” EXAMPLE SCORECARD QUESTIONS Describe the top three ways the community has been welcomed into this church. Cite specific examples of relationships people in this congregation are intentionally cultivating with unchurched people in the community.

Passionate worship: 

“God uses worship to transform lives, heal wounded souls, renew hope, shape decisions, provoke change, inspire compassion, and bind people to one another .” Passionate worship Qualitative measures Radical hospitality Passionate worship Intentional faith development Risk-taking mission and service Extravagant generosity PASSIONATE WORSHIP EXAMPLE SCORECARD QUESTIONS How is this church’s surrounding community represented in worship? Has the church started a new worship service to reach new people?

Intentional faith development: 

“…all the ministries that help us grow in faith outside of weekly worship: Bible studies, Sunday School, small groups, and retreats where we learn in the community of other Christians.” Intentional faith development Qualitative measures Radical hospitality Passionate worship Intentional faith development Risk-taking mission and service Extravagant generosity INTENTIONAL FAITH DEVELOPMENT EXAMPLE SCORECARD QUESTIONS List and describe the faith development opportunities (beyond Sunday morning) for each of children, youth, adults, and seniors. Attach testimony of one changed life testifying to spiritual development as a result of worship, ministries, and missions of the church – ideally of someone new or external to this church.

Risk-taking mission and service: 

“the projects, the efforts, and work people do to make a positive difference in the lives of others for the purposes of Christ, whether or not they will ever be part of the community of faith.” Risk-taking mission and service Qualitative measures Radical hospitality Passionate worship Intentional faith development Risk-taking mission and service Extravagant generosity RISK-TAKING MISSION AND SERVICE EXAMPLE SCORECARD QUESTIONS List and describe the partnerships this church has with other churches or community organizations to provide ministry to the community. Describe ways your church has helped launch a new faith community.

Extravagant generosity: 

“… generosity describes the difference for the purposes of Christ...extravagant generosity describes practices of sharing and giving that exceed all expectations and extend to unexpected measures ” Extravagant generosity Qualitative measures Radical hospitality Passionate worship Intentional faith development Risk-taking mission and service Extravagant generosity EXTRAVAGANT GENEROSITY EXAMPLE SCORECARD QUESTIONS Describe the process of stewardship and how members are encouraged to give joyfully. How is tithing promoted? Describe the ways that this church gives to its surrounding community.

People: 

People

Faith/prayer development: 

Faith/prayer development

Time, money, and facilities: 

Time, money, and facilities

Mission: 

Mission

How we score revitalization…: 

People Faith/prayer development Time/money/ facilities Missional How we score revitalization… Qualitative measures Radical hospitality Passionate worship Intentional faith development Risk-taking mission and service Extravagant generosity + Quantitative measures DS EVALUATION SCORE 0 -100 0-100 150-200=REVITALIZED!  100-149=STRONG PROGRESS  50-99=STEADY PROGRESS

WNCC Congregational Revitalization Resources: 

www.wnccumc.org/cvt/revitalize.htm WNCC Congregational Revitalization Resources