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Strategies in Local Mission
Carol Cartmill & Roberta Lyle
Vision for Local MissionOur Purpose is:
to build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally
religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians
On Vision:Changing lives, transforming communities,
renewing churches
Vision for Local Mission
We are disciples on a lifelong Journey: To know, love and serve God & others!
Emergency Relief
Individual Betterment
Community Development
Missions 1.0 to 2.0 to 3.0
Housing Education
Economic Development
Health & Wellness
Relationship
Leadership Capacity
Mutually designed plan
Resources
Focus and Go Deeper
Laser beam focus versus diffused light
Where are you already involved?Can you capitalize on existing relationships? And, your reputation for being trustworthy?
Christmas in October teams deployed in the Wendell Phillips / Paseo neighborhood
The BEDs Ministry deployed in partner schools
BEDs Ministry Volunteers
Get to Know the Community
Spend time with, and listen to:• Residents• Schools• Other churches• Non-profits• Homeowners’ & neighborhood associations• Businesses• Politicians
Gentlemen of the Round Table
Beginning repairs on house purchased with 2013 Easter grant
Leadership CapacityIndigenous Leaders• We cannot move faster and beyond the
capacity of indigenous leadership to implement and sustain efforts
• Internal capacity/leadership• Leadership Teams• Recruiting• People oriented vs. task oriented
Cultural Competency• Working with those from different racial and
socio-economic backgrounds• Urban Volunteer Training “What You Don’t
Know Matters”• Developed with input from urban leaders– What do ministry leaders want our volunteers to
know before they come and serve?
Mutually Designed Plan
• Partners are at the table to work on solutions – it’s not about us!
• Plans must be sustainable – so that we do not create a culture of dependency
Then….we move to the resource conversation. It starts with identifying the assets already within the community. Every community has resources!
Gentlemen of the Roundtable rebuild the neighborhood playground
Fundraising & Donation Ideas
Make it visual – bags, backpacks, basketsParties – neighborhood, birthday, anniversariesClub events – races, walks, car show,
motorcycle rideOutside grantsSpecial offerings – Christmas Eve offering
– Easter Grant
Accountability & Transparency
• Vetting for financial integrity• We do not over-resource (as a % of operating
budget) and create dependency• Our congregants have access to information –
know how resources are being deployed• We cultivate similar practices with our partner
Reporting, Evaluation & Metrics
• We ask for receipts, financial statements, and progress reports
• Capture challenges and celebration stories• Our staff, steering team and program
leadership evaluate ministries for effectiveness
• Metrics are a challenge – KCK 1400 Diplomas+
Stopping or Transitioning Ministries
• We have to ask, is this work ours to do?• Is it in our wheelhouse?• Has it outgrown our capacity?• Are we still effective?• Stop, transition or spin off
Strategies in Local Mission
Carol Cartmill & Roberta Lyle
