Mission Northwest

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Web Name: Mission Northwest

WebSite: http://www.abcnw.org

ID:195056

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Resourcing and Developing Churches that Connect People to Jesus ChristWelcome!Mission Northwest is a missional association of churches located primarily in Washington, Idaho, Montana and Utah. We have one church each in Nevada, California, Arizona and Alaska. Our stated mission is to “resource and develop churches that connect people with Jesus Christ.” Our primary goal in collaborating together is to equip one another for the purpose of carrying out the church’s mission to make disciples of all nations (Matt 28:19-20). Jesus said, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). We take Jesus’ directives seriously. To strengthen each church’s ability to achieve this Jesus-directed mission we work together to develop visionary pastoral leaders, revitalize churches, plant new churches (including Fresh Expressions of church) and foster our connections with one another for mutual edification, fellowship and enjoyment. Donate to the Ministry of Mission NorthwestMission Northwest News Recent ResourcesCheck this location for the latest news, upcoming events and resources recently posted.Leadership Tune-Up 2021Sept 27-29, 2021 - “The New Reality: Navigating ministry in a post-pandemic World” - Ross Point CampMission Northwest’s annual gathering takes place in person this fall at Ross Point Camp in Post Falls, ID. Features guest speaker J.R. Briggs, author of “A Time to Heal” and “The Sacred Overlap”. Go to the M/NW Leadership Tune-Up page for more information. Registration is now open. Click the registration button to sign up. Leadership Tune-Up 2021 RegistrationRe-Imagining Church Membership for a Renewed ChurchA White Paper on Church Membership by Dr. Charles RevisDr. Charles Revis has issued a “White Paper” calling for churches to re-imagine church membership for a renewed church.The paper identifies four poor membership practices which undermine healthy congregational life: Permanent lifelong church membership Consumer view of church membershipChurch membership as a democratic rightChurch membership as fight club privilegesThese practices should be replaced with healthy church membership practices. Rather than allowing church membership to languish in a rut we would be wise to re-imagine church membership through the lens of active discipleship and covenantal promises. A re-imagined church membership can lead to healthier church life, foster spiritual maturity, expand the volunteer base and insure the exercise of appropriate congregational authority.The paper offers these seven action steps for re-imagining church membership:Recover the expectation of a REGENERATE church membership. Practice ENGAGED church membership. Clarify and reinforce member EXPECTATIONS. Limit church membership to a ONE-YEAR RENEWABLE COVENANT.Identify and clarify the LEGAL dimensions of church membership. Train church members to REPRESENT the body collective Lift up the DISCERNMENT responsibility of church membership. A re-imagined membership holds promised for a renewed and invigorated church. We encourage every church and pastor to download the entire document, study it and use it as a roadmap for invigorating church membership practices.Download the White Paper on Church MembershipMission Northwest Statement “Urging Unity Christ-like Goodness Within Churches” Issued by the Region BoarDExecutive Minister Article “Better Together” and Ministry Overview 2020 and 2019Read article OverviewNews, Articles and Upcoming Events I can truthfully say this, I’ve never regretted garnering advice from mature colleagues, respected church leaders and from my wife. In this brief article I encourage you to develop your ability to seek advice from others, and do so regularly. It will make you a better pastor and leader. While predicting future trends is never a precise effort, we do see enough data points to suggest these twelve trends are potentially powerful movements that will affect congregations, More than in any time in years past, I believe people are looking for relationship – meaningful, honest, sincere relationship that can tolerate momentary physical separations. in this dark season of Advent waiting—especially in this uncertain time of global pandemic—where it would be easy to lose hope, get spiritually lethargic, and stop growing and progressing as followers of Jesus, let’s remember that the work is always worth it. In Jesus’ self-giving we encounter the premier expression of God’s nature—of God’s love and grace—seen most clearly at the Cross.Resourcing ChurchesCHURCHES CONNECT AND NETWORK WITH OTHER CHURCHES, FIND ENCOURAGEMENT, AND RECEIVING EXCELLENT TRAINING AND RESOURCES AT EVENTS HELD THROUGHOUT THE REGION.The Region consists of churches in association and thus the ministries of the Region are an extension of the missional work of local churches. We believe that churches serving one another is a biblical principle. Interdependent churches that mutually encourage, serve and challenge each other are healthier than independent churches. To that end a major portion of the Region’s ministry consists of resourcing our churches as they strive toward spiritual health, outward focus and commitment to Jesus Christ.Equipping PastorsDEVELOPING GREAT LEADERS IS A CRITICAL STRATEGY FOR REPRODUCING DISCIPLES.We are committed to leadership development. Our network of Leadership Learning Communities helps pastors become life-long learners who in turn develop leaders in their local congregations. Through peerlearning and coaching weare creating a leadership development culturewhere pastors develop their skills and in turnleadtheir churches to grow and maximize their effectiveness.Our Mission:Resourcing and Developing Churches that Connect People to Jesus Christ. Through our Landmarks:LeadershipChurch TransformationConnectionChurch Planting

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