Dear Church Leader...
If your church were to shut its doors tomorrow, would the hurting, poor, and vulnerable in your city (and beyond) feel the impact? Are your mission endeavors truly making a difference and does the impact extend beyond the mission trip? If you're not sure, I would like to help.
Missional Questions to Ponder
Are we creating missional Disciples?
Are we creating missional Disciples?
Are we creating missional Disciples?
Are we challenging our church with opportunities to be consistently missional in small ways? In other words are we making missional disciples? Making missional disciples doesn't have to mean more activity added to the Church leaders (or congregants) plate. Actually it's likely relieving a sense of burden from you both and it's an incredi
Are we challenging our church with opportunities to be consistently missional in small ways? In other words are we making missional disciples? Making missional disciples doesn't have to mean more activity added to the Church leaders (or congregants) plate. Actually it's likely relieving a sense of burden from you both and it's an incredible growth strategy.
We don't have to put our lives on pause in order be missional. Life itself is already a mission field. Occasionally, we step away from our daily routine to give sole focus to a mission, but more often than not, a life on mission is about seeing God at work right where you are and joining him in that effort.
Start or Join?
Are we creating missional Disciples?
Are we creating missional Disciples?
There are likely great organizations already meeting felt needs in your community and beyond. One of the best ways to make an impact is to discover an organization that aligns with the causes God is putting on your heart. Many organizations have served in these areas with decades of experience, which you likely still need to gain. The lea
There are likely great organizations already meeting felt needs in your community and beyond. One of the best ways to make an impact is to discover an organization that aligns with the causes God is putting on your heart. Many organizations have served in these areas with decades of experience, which you likely still need to gain. The learning curve can be daunting, particularly in areas such as addressing homelessness, human trafficking, or extreme poverty. Partnering with experienced organizations relieves you of the pressure of starting from scratch and allows you to contribute with confidence. Your church's presence will strengthen the organization and introduce your church to new people.
If God has revealed a felt need to you or your church, and no organization in your area effectively meets it, then it may be time to be the catalyst to meet that need. Seek God and ask Him to open doors and bring the wisdom of others who have walked this road already. You would be surprised how many leaders will invest the time to help you.
Is it truly Good?
Are we creating missional Disciples?
Is it truly Good?
Someone with a good heart, usually a Christ follower, has initiated almost every missional effort I have encountered. However, a good heart often isn't enough. It's important to consider the impact of our help - will it bring hope or unintentional harm? I learned the importance of asking these questions when I was in Nicaragua. My friends
Someone with a good heart, usually a Christ follower, has initiated almost every missional effort I have encountered. However, a good heart often isn't enough. It's important to consider the impact of our help - will it bring hope or unintentional harm? I learned the importance of asking these questions when I was in Nicaragua. My friends and I tried to give a family money to rebuild their roof. A leader in the area saw us pooling our money together and said, "Look around you. Everyone needs a new roof. Please put that money back in your pocket. Instead, help us figure out how to empower this community to help each other." Our gifts and efforts should work towards empowering and freeing those we serve. It's crucial to consider whether our actions make others dependent on us or help release them from poverty. It's a call to invite wisdom and insight into whether we are helping or hurting.
Is your missional strategy working?
Dear Church Leader.
As a result of 16 years of working for, partnering with, consulting, or speaking on behalf of some of the most impactful missional organizations, I have learned the difference between healthy, sustainable mission efforts vs. well-meaning but sometimes unhealthy ones. On the other hand, serving as a Lead Pastor and Missions/Discipleship Pastor, I have seen Non-profits doing important work but are often unaware of the priorities and culture of the local Church and, therefore, not engaging the Church in a way that aligns with its mission and purpose as well as possible.
If you would like to improve the effectiveness of your missional efforts. If you would like someone to walk with your Church as you develop a missional culture that has the discipleship and transformation of your people (and those you serve) at its core, one that serves your local community and also serves as far to the ends of the earth as you feel led to go. I would welcome a conversation.
Here's how I can assist:
- Consulting and supporting the development of your Church Missional Strategy and identifying your focus to remain effective in what God has put on your heart. A divided house can't stand, so let's build a mission plan without distraction from your God-given purpose.
- Coaching and training to ensure your missional efforts are healthy and transformative.
- Strategically vetting Missional Partnerships based on your Church's vision and passion and also aligns with your beliefs.
- Ensuring your messaging within the Church is being shared in a way that engages and inspires your people.
- Speaking to your congregation on the subject of missional living.
Contact Bobby Lingo today!
If we can help build or strengthen your mission efforts please contact us. Let's set up a 30 minute call to see if we can serve you.