Ministry Model : Ministry Model S.P.A.N. Ministries 2006
What is a model? : What is a model?
What will the Model be based on? : What will the Model be based on?
Blueprint laid out in New Testament Scriptures : Blueprint laid out in New Testament Scriptures Jesus is the designer and builder of the Church (Matt. 16:18)
The mission of the Church had never changed (Matt. 28:18-20)
The current Holy Spirit is the same Holy Spirit contained in the Scriptures (John 15:26)
Love and compassion is still the fuel that drives the Church ministry (1 Cor. 13:1-3)
Why is it important to have a model? : Why is it important to have a model?
7 Pillars of our Spiritual Model : 7 Pillars of our Spiritual Model The Church is not a nursing home. It is a training base with a hospital wing.
You are not just a member (seat filler); you are a Royal Priest.
You are not just an individual on your own; you are a part of a group…the body of Christ.
Jesus Christ is not dead; He is alive and His ministry is still in operation through His body.
You are not Lord of your life anymore; Jesus is Lord.
Your light shining is not optional; your light shining is mandatory.
Real worship is not dependent upon anything external; real worship is in Spirit and truth.
Spiritual Model will be applied to: : Spiritual Model will be applied to: All ministry events where teaching is highlighted; people are being developed; praise and worship is included; that is a formal worship service
All individual sessions between a staff member and a ministry recipient
All ministries that are being formulated
4 pillars of our Structural Model : 4 pillars of our Structural Model Evangelism
Discipleship
Opportunity
Celebration
Structural Model will be applied to: : Structural Model will be applied to: All programs produced by SPAN
All ministry events produced by SPAN
All new ministries birthed by SPAN
3 pillars of our Organizational Model : 3 pillars of our Organizational Model Excellence
Accountability
Clearly defined responsibility
In all that we do as an organization, we must ask ourselves “are we doing this as if we are doing it for the Lord?” (Col. 3:24)
2 pillars of our Relational Model : 2 pillars of our Relational Model Relationships are everything
Covenant relationships
Initial Contact : Initial Contact Parking lot ministry
Greeters
Altar workers
Intake ministry
Continued Contact : Continued Contact Growth ministry
Men and women’s bible studies
Marriage group
Covenant Relationships : Covenant Relationships People are intently put together by God (not casually)
The Council of Elders will continually establish ways to emphasize covenant relationships
We must do relationships effectively and biblically
Philosophies for our Current Season of Ministry : Philosophies for our Current Season of Ministry God is “down to Earth”
Great people do great things
Relationships are everything
Generational Transfer
Service, Ministry, Purpose
Infectious Church