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January/February 2022

Newsletter

 

One Question to Help Your Church Focus Your Mission This Year

 

by Amy Schenkel

Photo by Matt Noble


What if there was a simple litmus test that could help the church determine which outreach events and programs to keep, which to discontinue, and which need updating? Here's one question that can help.

 


lit·mus test

/ˈlitməs ˌtest/

a test in which a single factor (such as an attitude, event, or fact) is decisive

 

As the new year begins, there is often a desire to simplify, to find clarity and focus that will guide us through the coming months.  

 

What if a simple litmus test could help the church determine which outreach events and programs to keep, which to discontinue, and which need updating? 

 

Recently, a dozen outreach leaders in the Great Lakes region met (over some great Love’s Ice Cream in the Downtown Market) to share what they’ve been learning from how their churches are trying to connect with and share the Good News with them their neighbors.  Through this conversation, a simple litmus test emerged:
 

 “How is this helping us develop deeper relationships with our neighbors?”  

 

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Resource Spotlight

Photo by Timothy Muza
 

High Tech and High Touch

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As congregations start to emerge from the pandemic, a top priority is to re-establish a sense of belonging and community.

A friend of mine in Colorado says his current challenge is to reestablish “high touch” ministry. For the past two years, Hal and his staff have focused on “high tech.” 

 
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Resonate Partners with these Upcoming Events 


Online communities create a sense of belonging, offer an additional support system for church members, and help online worship visitors connect to your church in a deeper way.

As we begin to resume in-person church life, an online community will continue to be an essential asset for connection and evangelism. This course will give you the tools you need to help you develop an online community that also leads to in-person growth.
 
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Resonate partners with Fresh Expressions

 

An Event for Outreach Pastors and Leaders - March 1, 2022


The Resonate Great Lakes Region would like to invite you to a gathering of outreach leaders to share ideas about what you imagine for Spring outreach and to hear about what you have tried and learned from anything you did in the winter. 

Let's gather to be encouraged and inspired by one another.

If you're in the area, we're inviting all outreach leaders/pastors to join us for our next shared-learning conversation at:

Love's Ice Cream in the GR Downtown Market on Tuesday, March 1, 2 pm. 

The ice cream is on us!
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