DIACONATE SIGNS OF LIFE

BECOMING A MORE VIBRANT, MORE TRANSFORMATIVE CHURCH

I. A NEW WAY OF LOOKING AT THE CHURCH

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
A whole new order of creative energy began with Christ. There is a new covenant, a new perspective, a
new body, a new church. It requires a new way of looking at all people and all of creation.
SIGNS OF LIFE ACTIVITIES
Worship Department: Introduce & Engage congregation in discussion
II. A SHARED VISION INDIVIDUAL ROLES
"For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same
function, so in Christ we though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us...." - Romans 12: 4-6
All have been given spiritual gifts. There isnt a hierarchy of persons in the church, rather there is to be a
shared vision of all persons actively playing their role within the body.
SIGNS OF LIFE ACTIVITIES
Worship
o Dynamic worship
o Better Lighting
o Hidden Preparations
o Utilize Screens
Christian Education
o Youth Pastor
o Small Group Discussions
o Bible Studies
Fellowship
o Upgrade Coffee
o Add Tea, Hot cocoa, healthy snacks
Missions
o Minute for Missions
Nurture
o Expanded Prayer Chain
Property
o Expand parking lot
o Beautify Sanctuary
o Improve Lighting
o Signage
o Minimize Congestion in Narthex
Outreach & Marketing
o Welcome Support
o Member Gifts Survey
o Logo/Slogan
o Visitor Comment cards
III. A TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY
Go stand in the temple courts, he said, and tell the people all about this new life. - Acts 5:20
The church is a remembering community, one formed around texts, practices, songs, and stories, but it is
also an active, transforming community and is called to live out the reality that God can redeem all of life.
SIGNS OF LIFE ACTIVTIES
Worship
o Offer Sermon Series
o Relevant Topics
o Lively Music
Christian Education
o Adult Small Group Discussions
o Youth Events & Support
Fellowship
o Events to Draw in those Outside the
Church
Missions
o More visibility/partnerships with
community missions
o Community education/fund raising
Nurture
o Expanded Visitation











Property
o Small-scale Renovations/Upgrades
Signs (Indoor/Outdoor)
Light Switch Plates
Electric Outlets
Drop Ceiling Tiles
o Outdoor Beautification
o New Alter Dressing
o Expand Restrooms
o De-cluttering of Church Spaces
Sound Room
Church Offices
Classrooms
Outreach & Marketing
o Connection card
o Enhanced web presence
o Guest Services;
o Doors to FBC