Leading our Congregations in Claiming Our Identity, Message and Mission

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Leading our Congregations in Claiming Our
Identity, Message and Mission
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Engaging Our Three Point Strategy for Wholistic
Evangelism Central and Michigan Mission
Field January 2008 March 2010
Missionary Outreach Awakening our passion to
accelerate the sharing of Christs peace
Discipleship Deepening our discipleship in
response to Gods yearning to draw us close
Stewardship Reconnecting with the Spirit of
generosity in all aspects of our stewardship
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DC 1631

• Community of Christ, your name, given as a
  divine blessing, is your identity and calling. If
  you will discern and embrace its full meaning,
  you will not only discover your future, you will
  become a blessing to the whole creation. Do not
  be afraid to go where it beckons you to go.

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Peace
The Congregation is Sent to Serve
The Congregation Witnesses and Invites
Reconciliation
Healing of the spirit
Builders of Community
Witness of Jesus Christ
The CongregationGathers
Community of Christ Tradition
The Christian Tradition
Gods Generous Grace
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All Creation
All Nations
All Animals
All People
All Religions
Gods Generous Grace
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DC

• 289a Wherefore, verily I say unto you, that all
  things unto me are spiritual, and not at any time
  have I given unto you a law which was temporal,
  neither any man, nor the children of men neither
  Adam your father, whom I created
• 1519 You who are my disciples must be found
  continuing in the forefront of those
  organizations and movements which are recognizing
  the worth of persons and are committed to
  bringing the ministry of my Son to bear on their
  lives.

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Jesus Christ
New Testament
Lords Supper
The Christian Tradition
Gods Generous Grace
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DC 1611b

• Claim you unique and sacred place within the
  circle of those who call upon the name of Jesus
  Christ

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Priesthood Structure
Christology Statement
The Temple
Disciples Generous Response
Mission Statement
Faith Beliefs Statement
Enduring Principles
Restoration Scriptures
Eight Sacraments
Community of Christ Tradition
The Christian Tradition
Gods Generous Grace
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DC 1622a

• Listen carefully to your own journey as a people,
  for it is a sacred journey and it has taught you
  many things you must know for the journey yet to
  come.

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Ministry Planning Question 1 Does it witness
of Jesus Christ?
Ministry Planning Question 2 Does it promote
communities of joy, hope, love, and peace?
Builders of Community
Witness of Jesus Christ
Community of Christ Tradition
The Christian Tradition
Gods Generous Grace
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Ministry Evaluation Did people experience
healing, reconciliation, peace?
Peace
Reconciliation
Healing of the spirit
Builders of Community
Witness of Jesus Christ
Community of Christ Tradition
The Christian Tradition
Gods Generous Grace
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Peace
Reconciliation
Healing of the spirit
Builders of Community
Witness of Jesus Christ
The CongregationGathers
Community of Christ Tradition
The Christian Tradition
Gods Generous Grace
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DC 1632b

• Generously share the invitation, ministries, and
  sacraments through which people can encounter the
  Living Christ who heals and reconciles through
  redemptive relationships in sacred community. The
  restoring of persons to healthy or righteous
  relationships with God, others, themselves, and
  the earth is at the heart of the purpose of your
  journey as a people of faith.

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Peace
The Congregation is Sent to Serve
Reconciliation
Healing of the spirit
Builders of Community
Witness of Jesus Christ
The CongregationGathers
Community of Christ Tradition
The Christian Tradition
Gods Generous Grace
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DC 1633a

• You are called to create pathways in the world
  for peace in Christ to be relationally and
  culturally incarnate. The hope of Zion is
  realized when the vision of Christ is embodied in
  communities of generosity, justice, and
  peacefulness.

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Peace
The Congregation is Sent to Serve
The Congregation Witnesses and Invites
Reconciliation
Healing of the spirit
Builders of Community
Witness of Jesus Christ
The CongregationGathers
Community of Christ Tradition
The Christian Tradition
Gods Generous Grace
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DC 1632a

• Jesus Christ, the embodiment of Gods shalom,
  invites all people to come and receive divine
  peace in the midst of the difficult questions and
  struggles of life. Follow Christ in the way that
  leads to Gods peace and discover the blessings
  of all of the dimensions of salvation.

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Peace
The Congregation is Sent to Serve
The Congregation Witnesses and Invites
Reconciliation
Healing of the spirit
Builders of Community
Witness of Jesus Christ
The CongregationGathers
Community of Christ Tradition
The Christian Tradition
Gods Generous Grace
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The Cycle
Congregation Gathering
Congregation Sent to Serve
Congregation Witnessing Inviting
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DC 1635a

• The Twelve are sent into the world to lead the
  churchs mission of restoration through relevant
  gospel proclamation and the establishment of
  signal communities of justice and peace that
  reflect the vision of Christ.

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Engaging Our Three Point Strategy for Wholistic
Evangelism Central and Michigan Mission
Field January 2008 March 2010
Missionary Outreach Awakening our passion to
accelerate the sharing of Christs peace
Discipleship Deepening our discipleship in
response to Gods yearning to draw us close
Stewardship Reconnecting with the Spirit of
generosity in all aspects of our stewardship