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A24 Mission-shaped Church Councils
Three ways forward

First published on this website in May 2010 and last updated in May 2012

Words: 5500
Size: 167 kB
Categories: Planning, Structures

Synopsis

The article shows how mission-shaped thinking might impact a church decision-making body. Each of the three parts includes a biblical background, three principles to follow and ten practical applications.

1 The need for a clear purpose
Mark 3:13-19 - principles include signing up to a clear role for the whole group and focusing on leadership

2 The need for a big agenda
Colossians 1:9-14 - principles include taking a big-picture overview with mission as what the agenda is all about

3 The need for an effective team
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - principles include seeing this as a 24/7 team where character becomes a vital feature for the members

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Saturday 05 May 2012 9:14:39 am

John Truscott

This article has been updated in May 2012 with minor alterations throughout the text.

Friday 08 April 2011 12:20:08 pm

John Truscott

Glad it was helpful. PCCs should serve the whole purpose of the church. Sadly they too often take on a life of their own with all kinds of personal agendas.

Friday 08 April 2011 11:57:31 am

John Baines

Thanks John - we have just had our AGM and have welcomed to the PCC 3 brand new members and 3 members returning after a long absence... these notes have been very helpful in setting the ethos for our 'new' PCC.

I like the clear reminder to each team to work towards the Mission Statement - as the Parish Priest it is at the forefront of my thoughts and actions. I think that sometimes I make the assumption that it is at the forefront of everyone else's too: we are taking steps to ensure that every meeting now has to measure itself against our Mission Statement!

John

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