making connections. in this presentation… overview of the big 3 summarize “3-2-1” focus on...
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Making ConnectionsMaking Connections
In this presentation…In this presentation…
Overview of the big 3
Summarize “3-2-1”
Focus on “1” – Making Connections that advance God’s kingdom
The Big 3The Big 3
WHAT?!
WHY?!
HOW?!
What?What?
What does Jesus want to see?
Vision:
advancing God’s kingdom through women
Why?Why?
Why do we exist?
Mission:
to equip women to grow, serve & reach out with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
How?How?
How do we do this?
Means:
by connecting women in transformational relationships and uniting them in Christ to impact our world
connecting women
““3-2-1”3-2-1”
3 reasons WM are needed2 key mindsets for leaders1 foundational goal for WM
Core values:Core values:
Connecting women in transformational relationships
Uniting them in Christ to impact our world.
““1” foundational goal:1” foundational goal:
3 Desires of Women3 Desires of Women
Someone to careA place to belongSignificance =
making a difference, importance, having worth
MakingMaking Connections Connections
The Holy Spirit’s role and our role
Our ministry field
Questions & Examples
Illustrations of opportunities for transformational connections
The Holy Spirit’s role…The Holy Spirit’s role…
WHO transforms lives?
“And we all…are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which is from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18
……and our role.and our role.
What do WE do?
We create opportunities for the Holy Spirit to transform lives.
Our ministry fieldOur ministry field
Strengthening our roleStrengthening our role
1. Does each ministry enhance an opportunity for the Holy Spirit to work?
2. Are we prepared to connect the “newbie”?
Strengthening our roleStrengthening our role
3. Are our discipling opportunities available to all of our women?
Strengthening our roleStrengthening our role
4. Can we answer the question, “Whydidn’t they come?”
5. Are we connecting with non-believers as well as believers?
Illustrations of transformational Illustrations of transformational relationshipsrelationships
“Inside-out Christmas Luncheons”
Illustrations of transformational Illustrations of transformational relationshipsrelationships
“The Spirit of Christmas Luncheon”
Illustrations of transformational Illustrations of transformational relationshipsrelationships
SOBA
Illustrations of transformational Illustrations of transformational relationshipsrelationships
Bunko?!
SummarySummary
Connecting women in transformational relationships is our foundational goal!
We create opportunities for the Holy Spirit to transform lives!
We can make connections that advance God’s kingdom through women!
3-2-1!3-2-1!
Connecting Women
Where to Get More InformationWhere to Get More Information
“3-2-1” is a free download from Women Ministries website (www.covchurch.org/women)
Order “Voices of the Vision” through www.covenantbookstore.com
A chart listing generational differences in numerous categories is available as part of “Training for Connecting Women”. Contact a Ministry Coach near you to arrange the training.
These materials have been developed by the Department of Women Ministries of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Permission is granted for the reproduction and distribution of these materials for study use by a congregation. Reproduction or utilization of this material for other use or sale is prohibited.
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Chicago, IL 60631773-907-3332 – www.covchurch.org/women