Plan 2009: London Leadership Team
Vision
As disciples of Jesus we envision a world that has been totally evangelized within our generation (Matthew 28:18). We envision a church of like minded disciples (Philippians 2:2) of all nations (Matthew 28:19), unified in Christ (Ephesians 4:6) and upholding the same standard of discipleship everywhere (Luke 14:25-33). We envision a church refined by hardships and persecutions; mature and complete not lacking anything (James 1:2-4). We envision a church of humility and sincere and deep friendships where people can draw to close to God and where God can draw close to them (James 4:8). We envision a church that will inspire the next generation to take up the Sword which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17) as powerful preachers and wade into the spiritual battle following the example of Christ as we are. This is the compelling and vivid vision of Christ which moves our hearts and bodies to action! (Titus 2:14)
Values
As a church of disciples we value sincere faith, hope and love (1 Corinthians 13:13), the greatest of these is love. Faith is to be sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1). Faith is the very heart of discipleship and through it we have fellowship with the invisible church, triumphant (already asleep) and militant (those currently struggling in life). Hope is the barrier around our faith which is created when faith steps out into the cold fallen world. It springs to life as faith confronts the evil of our suffering world. Hope is as contagious as cowardice and we guard it zealously. Love is the greatest of our values; for there is no greater love than to lay down ones life for ones friends (John 15:13). We value being part of a church where disciples spur one another along to love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24) as Jesus unapologetic commands all disciples to do (Matthew 28:20).
Purpose & Mission
The purpose of the church is to provide a living, breathing, growing personification of Christ to the lost world (1 Corinthians 12:12). The church was called into being by God as a major element of His plan for mankind. God wants everyone in the world to be part of the church (Daniel 2:35). The church is not a meeting, not a building, not a show but the church is the family of God (Ephesians 2:19-20). In a world where so many are asking what God wants from them, we know our purpose as a church is to simply gather together as many as possible so that we may be purified by Christs blood (Romans 6:2) in baptism and adored and cherished by our Father who ransomed us. We have been drawn together with all our appointments and gifts to be prepared for works of service so that the church may be built up until we reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God so that we may become mature and attain the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13). The purpose of the church is to draw close to God with our hearts and avoid the dangers of vanity, rule taught by men, empty worship and meaningless ceremony or ceremonial leadership (Isaiah 29:13).
Strategy
As a church we believe that we must be silent where the bible speaks and speak where the bible needs to be applied; both when it is popular and when it is not (2 Tim 4:1-5). Preaching the Word of God is the only way that this lost word will come to be saved. Disciples come to be saved by the preaching of the Word (Romans 10:14), are trained by the preaching of the Word (2 Tim 3:17) and sent to preach the Word (Matthew 28:19). Disciples are Gods chosen instrument to reach the lost world. As such the primary strategy to attain our vision is to baptize, train and send disciples. All other programs, goals, missions, and operations are simply to support this main and overarching strategy.
2009 Prayer Goals
As a church we have prayed for, fasted over and pleaded with God for the right goals to move us forward this year. Our audacious list of goals is clear and compelling, serves as a unifying focal point of effort, and acts as a catalyst for team spirit. It also addresses in inequities and shortcomings that we have seen in ourselves and wish to change.
1. Improve our ability to reach out to the lost
2. Improve our Love
3. Build Credible Campus Ministry
4. Equip the Members
5. Strengthen our Church and the movement of Churches around her
Conclusion
It is our strong belief that by boldly committing to accomplish the actions that will lead to our goals we are enabling God to do incredible miracles for us and for all those who we love. As a church we resolutely set out, with all of our hearts, to make our yes our yes and our no our no, to do as we said we would do, and to seek help from God and man in doing so. With tears, in fasting and prayer, with the joy of faith we pledge to fight the good fight, to fight to win in the year God has set out before us. Please pray for our integrity and love for the brothers and sisters and the lost.
To God be the Glory
12 Month Church Calendar
February 09
7th Saturday: Singles Devo
14th Saturday: Marrieds
15th Sunday: House Church
March 09
14th Saturday: Married Devo
15th Sunday: House Church
16th Monday: St. Patrick’s Day (FYI)
20st Friday: Good Friday (FYI)
22rd Sunday: “Bring your Neighbour day” Easter (Spring Iron Chef)
23th Monday: Easter (FYI)
28th Saturday: Singles Devo
April 09
1st Wednesday: April Fools Day (FYI)
4th Saturday: Married Devo
10th Friday: Kiev Workshop
12th Sunday: House Church
18th Saturday: Annual Addiction Devotional
20st Monday: Shakespeare Birthday (FYI)
25th Saturday: Singles Devo, Finance Meeting
May 09
4th Monday: Early May Bank Holiday (FYI)
6th Wednesday: Joint Midweek – Spring/Summer Financial Presentation
8th Friday: Weekend Leadership Retreat
10th Sunday: House Church
25th Monday: Spring Bank Holiday (FYI)
30th Saturday: Singles Devo/Married Devo
June 09
7th Sunday: Joint House Church Picnic, 5 a side football.
13th Saturday: Married Devo
14th Sunday: Special Collect
20th Saturday: Woman’s Day
27th Saturday: Annual Career Development Workshop
July 09
1st Wednesday: Canada Day! (FYI)
5th Sunday: Joint House Church Service Picnic, 5 a side football (Summer Iron Chef 1: Premiers)
11th Saturday: Married Devo
12th Sunday: Joint House Church Service Picnic, 5 a side football (Summer Iron Chef 2: Champions)
19th Sunday: Joint House Church Service Picnic, 5 a side football (Summer Iron Chef 3: 1st Div)
25th Saturday: Singles Devo
26th Sunday: Joint House Church Service Picnic, 5 a side Gathering 2009 Managers Meeting 1/4.
August 09
8th Saturday: I.M.P.A.C.T Workshop (FYI)
23rd Sunday: House Church
30st Sunday: Gathering 2009 Managers Meeting 2/4
September 09
2nd Wednesday: Joint Midweek – Song Practice
12th Saturday: Married Devo,
13th Sunday: FYI Get your Flu Jabs!
20th Sunday: House Church, All Nations Day (Fall Iron Chef)
26th Saturday: Annual Dating Devotional
27th Sunday: Gathering 2009 Managers Meeting 3/4
October 09
7th Wednesday: Joint Midweek – Song Practice
11th Sunday: Gathering 2009 Managers Meeting 4/4
14th Wednesday: Joint Midweek
15th Thursday: The Gathering Leaders Workshop & Speakers Dinner.
16th Friday: The Gathering Cup Football Match! Gathering Main Event
November 09
15th Saturday: Marrieds Devo
16th Sunday: Joint House Church
23rd Saturday: Singles Devo
December 09
6th Saturday: Annual Mental Health Devotional
13th Saturday: Marrieds Devo
17th Joint Midweek. Christmas Party (Christmas Iron Chef)
20th Saturday: Singles Devo
28th Sunday: Joint House Church
January 10
16th Friday: Winter Retreat – Fall/Winter Financial Presentation
