| 1. |
To
reach most of those who have idea of the holy Bible and teach
our relationship with our caring heavenly Father. |
| 2. |
Specialize
is usualy helpful. I don't think we should gunshot out so much.
Pick some strong targets and teach and lead. |
| 3. |
Let's
try clipping coupons as an activity, say Tuesdays @2pm. Every
week. |
| 4. |
Canvass
the immediate neighborhood as to what our neighboring residents
expect / need from our congregation. |
| 5. |
choice
of some programs that are ongoing |
| 6. |
I think
that having 1 or 2 major projects going is good...but adding
more small project efforts might be more effective. |
| 7. |
"if
we build it they will come?" |
| 8. |
Email
campaigns re social justice issues. |
| 9. |
See
answer in #19. |
| 10. |
Any
outreach program should help fulfill the vision of ministry for
the parish and be well-funded, leadership trained and re-visited
annually to measure how well it is achieving it's stated goals. |
| 11. |
Again
we can join with other congregations and organizations to
accomplish many of these programs. |
| 12. |
I sit
on the fence about whether one or two ministries that involve
the congregation are better than lots of small. I think there is
great benefit to having a large number of people work on a
single issue. Impact is greater. It gives a stronger sense of
mission. But, if you don't have things that people feel drawn
to, then your efforts are wasted. A larger number of activities
may speak to more folks. Some thoughts: - Participate in Habitat
for Humanity to build one house using St. John's staff. - As a
congregation, select a Sunday to work at a homeless ministry. -
Collect blankets all year and fan out to distribute them on
Christmas Eve. This is something my friend does on her own each
year. It is very powerful and very direct. |
