November 21st, 2009

1

D&C 163:5b“To accelerate the work of sharing the gospel, the Twelve and the Seventy should be closely associated in implementing wholistic evangelistic ministries. The seventy are to be the forerunners of Christ’s peace, preparing the way for apostolic witness to be more ready received.”

2

GOSPELSet of beliefsAbsolute truth

3

WholisticAnalyzing the whole systemConsidering all factors (i.e. Medical treatment; it is taking into account the physical, mental and social conditions of the patient)

4

Christ’s PeaceHealing and reconciliation through redemptive relationships in sacred community.

People being restored to healthy relationships with God, others, themselves and the earth.

5

Church MissionProclaim Jesus Christ and…Promote communities of Joy, Hope, Love and Peace

6

Wholistic Evangelistic Ministries“Witnessing the Peace of Jesus Christ in tangible ways that touch the lives of people.” John

Smallwood

7

Functional Areas of MinistryChurch planter/expansion ministerCongregational missionary consultant

Missionary specialist- urban metropolitan - intercultural & ethnic - young adult -youth

- children - hard living - missionary pastor - visionary catalyst - sign ministry

Setting-in-order minister- ministry to congregations which are not oriented to mission- work in areas where it has become disorderly or out of order

8

Mission vs MissionaryWhat images do you have when you hear:1. The congregation is mission focused.

2. The congregation is missionary focused.

9

Mission Focused“To accelerate the work of sharing the gospel, the Twelve and the Seventy should be closely associated in implementing wholistic evangelistic ministries. The seventy are to be the forerunners of Christ’s peace, preparing the way for apostolic witness to be more ready received.”

D&C 163:5b

10

Seventy Cluster Objectives1. Education2. Ministry support------------------------------------------------3. MC Mission support /

leadership

11

Examples of Mission Bold Moves Grant projects (Roseburg, Albany, Southridge, Myrtle Point?)

Signal community development - Bend P.I.T. Stop ministry – Puyallup Jail ministry – Ellensburg Food Bank - Salem Wraparound / Young Adult plant – Anchorage Community drug addiction program – Cowlitz Valley Jericho Table & Power Up – Redmond Blanket ministry – Fairbanks New church plants – Various locations in the mission center SPEC & IYF Caravan Youth camps Many, many more……

12

Four Challenges - Seventy1. Helping new mission ministries to take

root and become healthy. 2. Supporting and modeling the bridging of

mission ministry with sharing the Peace of Jesus Christ.

3. Young adult ministry that is relevant and allows for the development of leadership and spiritual skills.

4. Your personal calling, skills and bandwidth.

13

ConclusionYou are called to provide the ministry of SeventyThe opportunities for mission and sharing the

Peace of Jesus Christ are limitlessYou can only go as far and as fast as your

circumstances and bandwidth allowEffective ministry will require prioritization,

planning, collaboration and prayer.Your reward……seeing people restored in a

healthy relationship with God and God’s creation.

14