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The Oikonomia MinistryOikonomia Tou Theou
(Economy of God)
Second Organizing MeetingTuesday November 29th, 2011
7:30pm -9:00pmCongregational Church of South Hempstead
516-489-3610 theccsh.org
Rev. Patrick G. Duggan, Pastor
The Congregational Church of South HempsteadUnited Church of Christ
416 Woodland Drive, South Hempstead, NY 11550
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Please introduce yourself…
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Opening Prayer
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Today’s AgendaWelcome & Introductions 7:35pmOpening Prayer
Agenda Review7:45pm
Ten-Minute Bible Study & Prayer 7:47pm
Understanding Oikonomia 7:57pm
Questions/Dialogue 8:22pm
The Way Forward 8:45pm
Closing Prayer 8:57 pm
Adjourn 8:59pm
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Mark 4:30-32 NETThe Parable of the Mustard Seed30 He also asked, “To what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use to present it? 31 It is like a mustard seed that when sown in the ground, even though it is the smallest of all the seeds in the ground – 32 when it is sown, it grows up, becomes the greatest of all garden plants, and grows large branches so that the wild birds can nest in its shade.”
Mark 4:30-32 NRSVThe Parable of the Mustard Seed30He also said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; 32 yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.”
Ten-Minute Bible StudyRev. Patrick G. Duggan, Pastor
Ten-Minute Bible StudyRev. Patrick G. Duggan, Pastor
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Mark 4:30-32The Parable of the Mustard Seed (as exegeted by Obery M.
Hendricks, Jr. in The Universe Bends Toward Justice, p.119)
• No self-respecting cultivator of land in first-century Israel would purposely sow a mustard seed because it is a noxious weed and it would overrun the commercial crop.
• To sow the unwanted mustard seed would be to treat it as the equal of more highly valued, traditionally planted crops.
• Purposely sowing the mustard seed in the midst of other plants intentionally violates the law in Leviticus 19:19 (and no one would devote an entire field to a weed !).
• Despite its tiny size, the mustard seed grows to a height of 4 feet, with 4-foot branches, taller than the staple crop, wheat.
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Mark 4:30-32The Parable of the Mustard Seed (as exegeted by Obery M.
Hendricks, Jr. in The Universe Bends Toward Justice, p.119)-cont’d.
The mustard seed is like a weed with no commercial value, but it offers something other cultivated plants do not: a home for “the birds of the air”.
“Birds of the Air”• those without fields of their own, unable to care for
themselves
• a welcome place for the poor and the landless who _like birds_ are typically never welcome in a cultivated field
• “Birds” are not welcome because every kernel they consume means less for the cultivator, reducing profits and wealth
“..the portrayal of God’s kingdom as a tiny mustard seed is a metaphor for the … inclusion of even the neediest in the largesse of God’s kingdom on earth.”
Ten-Minute Bible StudyRev. Patrick G. Duggan, Pastor
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OIKONOMIA TOU THEOU
ECONOMY OF GOD__________________________
OIKONOMIA
OY – KO – NO – MEE - AH
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The mission of Oikonomia is to launch sustainable social enterprises that advance the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Sustainable, or sustainability means:
• Economic Development• Environmental Health• Social Equity
ALSO
• the ability to endure•New ministries that can remain vibrant even during an economic crisis.” -Shannon Hopkins
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What is a sustainable social enterprise that advances the Good
News of Jesus Christ?"a revenue generating venture founded to create economic opportunities for very low income individuals, while simultaneously operating with reference to the financial bottom-line.” -The Roberts Foundation Homeless Economic Development Fund
“…any business venture created for a social purpose--mitigating/reducing a social problem or a market failure--and to generate social value while operating with the financial discipline, innovation and determination of a private sector business. -Virtue Ventures
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What is a sustainable social enterprise that advances the Good
News of Jesus Christ?“ a business set up with a vision beyond the bottom line…that strive[s] to make a social impact [and] accomplish missional aims.” -Shannon Hopkins
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What is a sustainable social enterprise that advances the Good
News of Jesus Christ?a) “project-based relationships where co-learning and co-leading is a natural part of working together.”
b) Action/reflection model for producers & practitioners
vs.Theory-into-practice model for theoreticians & consumers -Brad Sargent
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What is a sustainable social enterprise that advances the Good News of Jesus Christ?
John 3:16Matthew 25:35-36
Luke 4:18-19Matthew 28:19-20
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Oikonomia social enterprises will advance the Good News of Jesus Christ by:• Creating access to food, water, clothing, health, • Assisting the poor, and those in the criminal justice system• Creating access to abundance •Making disciples
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Oikonomia social enterprises will be sustainable & have measurable results. They will: • promote investment & create jobs• benefit the environment • lift people out of poverty• generate sufficient revenue to sustain operations • produce a financial surplus over the long-term (in some cases)
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There will be two categories of Oikonomia social enterprises, guided by covenants:
Church Initiatives• 100% revenue to CCSH
• abide by Oikonomia principles • compensation to team members
Independently Owned• 100% revenue to owners
• abide by Oikonomia principles • pay a tithe of surplus to CCSH (10% or more)
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Oikonomia social enterprises will:• Consist of a minimum 0f 3 enterprise team
members . • No less than 1/3 of enterprise team members
must be CCSH members in good standing.
All OM enterprise team members must have: • Daily access to a computer with internet access• An email address• A mobile phone
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Proposed Oikonomia Social Enterprises
• Word OUT! *• Long Island HomeGrown ** • Wedding/Event Planning/Hosting*• Equal Exchange*• Streaming Live Conferences **• Event Marketing & Ticket Sales*• Your ideas?????
*CCSH-owned**ACT enterprise
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Questions/Dialogue
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The Way Forward
2011October – NovemberStudy, Recruit, Survey
November - December Study, Recruit, Survey, Build
2012January - MarchStudy, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan
April - MayStudy, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan, Invest
May - June Study, Recruit, Survey, Build, Plan, Invest, Launch, Celebrate!!
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TO START YOUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BY JUNE 2012…Study 1) Read 2 Chronicles 17:1-18:34. What does the text reveal about the
structure and economy of Israel and other nations when Jehoshaphat was king? By 12/25, email to OM participants 3-4 sentences on your observations.
2) Purchase Starting from Zero with $0: Building Mission-Shaped Ministries on a Shoestring by Becky Garrison. Be prepared to share on 12/27.
Recruit3) Talk to 10 people about Oikonomia. 4) Bring at least one of the 10 people you talk with to the 12/27
meeting.
Survey5) Visit at least 3 sites from the “Social Enterprise Examples” page. 6) Write 2 sentences on each site you visit and email to all OM
participants before 12/25.
Build1) If you get along well with the person you bring on 12/27, invite them to be on your enterprise team.
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Social Enterprise Examples
Inspiration Kitchens http://www.inspirationkitchens.org/
Salvation Army Thrift Storeshttp://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use.nsf
Samasource http://samasource.org/
Growing Home www.growinghomeinc.org
Open Books www.openbooks.org
Beeline Skin Care Products http://www.sweetbeginningsllc.com/
Sweet Miss Givings www.sweetmissgivings.com
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Next Meeting: Tuesday December 27th, 7:30pmACTION ITEMS DUE:Study 1) Email 2 Chronicles 17:1-18:34 thoughts by 12/25. 2) Purchase Starting from Zero with $0: Building Mission-
Shaped Ministries on a Shoestring
Recruit3) Talk to 10 people about Oikonomia. 4) Bring at least one on 12/27.
Survey5) Visit 3 Social Enterprise sites from the list. 6) Email 2 sentences by 12/25.
Build1) Add one person to your team by 12/27.
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Closing Prayer
The Oikonomia MinistryOikonomia Tou Theou
(Economy of God)
Second Organizing MeetingTuesday November 29th, 2011
7:30pm -9:00pmCongregational Church of South Hempstead
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