Mission Formation
The mission formation process encourages and supports churches and individuals in refreshing existing and developing new outreach ministries in their communities.
1. Think
Churches engaged in the mission formation process begin by thinking through best practices for ministry.
This may include . . .
- A trip to Best Practices for Ministry
- Attending a District-sponsored leadership summit
- Contacting nearby churches for mentorship
- A self-study facilitated by District mission formation executive Dr. Phil Johnson
2. Plan
After thinking through their new approach to ministry, churches will begin the planning stage.
They will map out how they will engage with their community, revitalize their congregation, and engage in new mission opportunities with concrete, measurable steps.
3. Act
The last step of mission formation is doing! Once a church has developed a well-informed plan for mission formation, it’s time to hit the pavement.
Want to explore what a ministry partnership in your community or in your circuit might look like? You are encouraged to contact Dr. Phillip Johnson to arrange an exploratory conversation with your congregational leadership team. Together we can identify what your next steps in mission and ministry might be, to the extension of the Kingdom of God and all to the glory of God.
The first ever Minnesota South District Go First! Ministry Conference will be held at Concordia Academy in Roseville, MN on April 19 – 20, 2024. Pastors, parish professionals, educators, and lay people are all invited to experience the encouragement and inspiration of this FREE two-day event. Break-out sessions will be led by people involved with ministries that can be replicated in your congregation and community and are focused on one or more of the Go First! areas of Life Together, Soul Care, Intentional Outreach, or Collaboration.
Read all about it on the Go First! webpage.
Reading recommendations
Click here to view the District mission formation’s latest reading recommendations, including Built on the Rock: The Healthy Congregation and The Reluctant Witness: Discovering the Delight of Spiritual Conversations.
Get in touch with mission formation executive Dr. Phillip Johnson
DR. PHILLIP JOHNSON
Assistant to the President, Mission Formation
phillip.johnson@mnsdistrict.org
952-223-2161