Two weeks ago we ran another workshop in this period of discernment. We looked at two questions: what do you want St Paul’s to look like in 5 years? how should we function in the meantime?
Last Wed I posted the ideas that were generated in answer to that first question. You can find them here.
Below you will find a list of ideas that people came up with in answer to that second question - how should we function in the meantime?
Creating systems and structures to support growth
Upgrade capacity and accessibility of church (building projects)
Culture of training up leaders
Put on a female staff worker/women’s worker
Filling out ‘unseen’ ministry (resourcing current ministries i.e. creche for Mums biblestudy)
Embracing failure in light of God’s sovereignty
Talk more about the Lord - create a culture where we can say ‘I’ve heard from everyone what they love about Jesus.’
A church that embraces service, and has all kinds of opportunity for all kinds of people to serve
Structured training and discipleship (i.e. adult Sunday school.)
Sharing gifts - 100% of Christians in church serving in a way that matches their gifts and stretches them
PRAY
Intentionally encouraging mentorship/intergenerational discipleship
Embracing and reaching the different communities we’re a part of
Equipping the people of St Pauls to live out faith beyond Sunday
A growth mindset - constantly looking to ‘what’s next’ - looking to future/plans
Continue to think into and practice outreach
Intentionality about maintaining community feel
Flexibility in willing to try lots of new things
Humility in being willing to learn from other ministries and churches
Willing to take risks
Intentionality about intergenerational relationships (mentorships, 1to1’s, discipleship)
