Focus on Reproduction, Mentor's Guide, MG12

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F O C U S O N R E P R O D U C T I O N

Selecting a Credible Criteria for Independence (continued)

d. The body exercising wisdom as it determines which leaders to fund (i.e., how many it can afford to fund fully or partially), while at the same time relying on lay leaders and members to meet its needs as God leads e. Acknowledged separately from missionary leadership as authority of the body

3. Selection of its Own Pastor and Pastoral Staff

a. Creation of a charter/by-laws/constitution/covenant delineating role of pastor(s) and relationship to body b. Installation of a pastor duly ratified by membership and endorsed by leadership

c. Formal recognition of pastor’s authority and responsibility

d. Affirmation of community’s support and submission to pastoral leadership

4. Limited and Decreasing Oversight, Participation, and Direction

a. Missionaries have surrendered all significant positions and authority

b. Clear understanding of the role of the missionaries presently serving our body c. Distinct lines between missionaries and indigenous leaders in decision-making and direction setting of the church d. Encouragement for missionaries to seek God’s leading regarding new communities to target for new outreaches of the Gospel 5. Distinctive and Unique Burden-Driven, Gift-Oriented Ministries of the Church a. Clear mission and vision of the church’s purpose and goals to mature and grow in number as God leads b. Reproducing new assemblies built into the DNA of our church (i.e., to fund and support other efforts of church planting around our city and beyond) c. Open doorways for members to explore ministry opportunities that coincide with the body’s vision to mobilize its members to minister in their community.