AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Tenth Episcopal District
Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie, Presiding Bishop
Mr. Stan McKenzie, Supervisor of Missions
The Game Change*:Expectations of Church
Leaders
Presenter: Bishop Clement W. Fugh,Presiding Bishop, 14th Episcopal District
* John Heilmann & Mark Halperin
Vision(ing)
Proverbs 29:18a
Vision for ministry is a clear mental image of a preferable future imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based
upon an accurate understanding of God, self and circumstances.
21st Century Challenges
Question of quality and relevance of the Church
Emergence of syncretismTechnologyAmerica’s population will grow through immigrationAging
Willing Workers(Lay & Clergy)
Biblical Precedent
Exodus 17:11-13 Exodus 18:13-26 St. Matthew 10:1-15 Acts 6:1-6
Challenges1. Craves spiritual enlightenment2. Many have dismissed the
Christian faith as weak, outdated, and irrelevant.
3. The failure of the Church is not its Theology, but its failure to apply what it Believes in a compelling way
Challenges4. Many in the pew are
illiterate (82% of Americans believe “God helps those who help themselves” is a Bible verse)
5. Less than 1 in 7 is in a serious committed accountable relationship with a congregation
RESOLVE #1Rekindle Passion
We must rekindle our passion for God; recapture a sense of urgency about
ministry and respond strategically to the
challenges before us!
RESOLVE #2Strategic Thrusts
Motivate people to pursue, embrace and live according to Biblical worldview
Allow the Church to be led by people whom God has called and anointed for that task
Develop new forums and formats through which people will experience, understand and serve God.
RESOLVE #3To Be Revolutionary
Intimate Worship Faith-Based Conversation Intentional Spiritual Growth Servanthood Resource Investment Spiritual Friendships Family Faith
RESOLVE #4Resolve to be RemarkableSomething phenomenal, counter intuitive, exciting, flat out unbelievable – not your average Brown Cow!
It is not inherent, Build it into everything you do!
*PURPLE COW by Seth Godin