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IGNITING MINISTRY WHAT IS IGNITING MINISTRY? Igniting Ministry is an exciting kind of evangelism, using modern technology and the common language of television to spread the Good News of Christ to a world in need. But Igniting Ministry is more than television commercials; it's also a coordinated and comprehensive series of efforts offering resources to assist local churches in strengthening their welcoming, inviting and discipling skills. All of it is aimed at helping make Disciples of Christ! WHAT IS WELCOMING? Welcoming is how we show kindness, acceptance, and hospitality to everyone - guests and members alike. People catch glimpses of Christ through their encounters with us. In a nation that's becoming more unchurched all the time, we need to ensure that seekers encounter in us a Christ that they want to know better. Looking within, we all need to place ourselves in the footsteps of a visitor to find welcoming barriers. Resources such as Mystery Guest Audit and Walk-Thru Assessment can help you discover and address all kinds of physical and perception barriers. Stepping into your community can be as simple as a door hanger campaign or a radio PSA. How about classified ads (yes, there are "Open Hearts" classified ads). You can find getting-started help in Stepping Into Igniting Ministry. If you would like to (yourself, or in partnership with other local churches) have a television presence, Igniting Ministry's Matching Grant program might be able to help you double your budget! Welcoming plays a vital role in living the promise of "Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors." with the seekers coming to your church as a result of the United Methodist national television commercials. For more information, check out the Igniting Ministry website today or call Kelly Roberson at 888-266-7642. |