INTENTIONAL EVANGELISM
Vision ONE: Outreach New England
Providing Support & Resources for Evangelism
Vision New England has embarked on a radical mission of intentional evangelism: “the whole church taking the whole gospel to the whole New England region.” Vision New England can help local churches experience the joy of sharing the gospel with confidence. Evangelism support and resources are available through assessment, planning, training, coaching, and networking. To read more about Vision New England’s new strategic direction, CLICK HERE.
To speak with a representative of Vision New England about the Vision ONE process,
contact Keith Tolley by phone: (978) 929-9800 ext. 322 or email: ktolley@visionnewengland.org
Recent Convert Study: Research Report
In January 2007 Vision New England released its Recent Convert Study. This study involved four hundred (400) evangelical churches in the six-state region. We particularly wanted to interview converts, who have come to a living faith in Jesus Christ in the last two years. This unique study provides dramatic proof, based on research done right here in New England, about how we can best serve and equip the local church for effective evangelism.
The top 12 discoveries include:
The Power of Relationships
The Conversion Process
The Gospel is Reaching All Generations
A Major Disconnect
The Importance of On-Site Church Experience
Alpha New England Impact
Effectiveness of Classic Approaches
Educational and Economic Factors
Church Involvement
Mercy Ministries Helping Hurting People Find Christ
The Pastor’s Role a High Priority
Spiritual Seekers
Copies of the Recent Convert Study report are available through the Vision New England office.
Cost: $10 each
To obtain a copy, call Pat McGowan (978) 929-9800 Ext 332 or email: pmcgowan@VisionNewEngland.org
PRAYER SUMMITS
New England Pastors’ Prayer Summit
Monday, November 12 – Thursday, November 15
held at Pilgrim Pines Conference Center in West Swanzey, NH
The Pastors’ Prayer Summit is a unique opportunity to experience and encounter the presence of God. Previous attendees have commented on the benefits and blessings they received through the times of prayer (many saying it was “life changing”), fellowship, and networking. This Prayer Summit is designed for all pastors (male and female.)
A variety of worship and prayer opportunities (multiple worship styles, times of prayer in large groups, small groups, and times alone) will be included in the shared experience. We promise you that this commitment of time for this heavenly purpose will transform your life and ministry and will renew your hope for what God desires to do in your church/ministry and throughout our region.
To receive more information and registration materials, contact Pat McGowan at the Vision New England office: pmcgowan@VisionNewEngland.org or call (978) 929-9800 Ext 332.
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP NETWORK
Through conferences based on local-area research, and tailored to the local needs, pastors get help to address the leadership issues facing their churches. Attendees tell us that the conferences make a major impact on their own lives, the lives of their congregations, and their communities.
Conferences are in the final planning stages for this next season in local communities around New England. To schedule a leadership ministry conference tailored for the churches of your area, contact Jack Richardson, Director of Strategic Leadership Network. Call (978) 929-9800 ext 302 or e-mail jrichardson@VisionNewEngland.org
PASTORAL MENTORING
Offering one-on-one mentoring: pastor to pastor
For more information CLICK HERE
** For a complete listing of Vision New England items, please go to our website: www.VisionNewEngland.com **
Additional Ministry Resources
50 PLUS MINISTRIES
Helping churches to mobilize mature adults for service to Christ. For more information CLICK HERE
ALPHA NEW ENGLAND
As of January 2007, Alpha New England has become an evangelical ministry of Vision New England.
To view their information and schedule of events CLICK HERE
DEAF MINISTRIES
For more information on seminars and resources available for the deaf or hard of hearing, CLICK HERE
DISABILITY MINISTRIES: Joni & Friends Greater Boston
Joni and Friends Greater Boston officially opens April 1, 2007. Their mission is to mobilize and equip local congregations to evangelize and disciple individuals and their families affected by disability.
For more information on events and resources available CLICK HERE
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
Family Builders Ministries is moving into a new and revitalizing season of marriage and family ministry offering a variety of seminars, workshops, retreats, and resources. For more information, CLICK HERE
MEN’S MINISTRIES: Iron Sharpens Iron
For more information on general information and the variety of men’s seminars, conferences, and resources available CLICK HERE
PRISON MINISTRIES
For CALEB Conferences in NE states, additional training sessions, opportunities to volunteer, and information on resources available CLICK HERE
SMALL GROUP MINISTRIES
Diana Bennett, D.Min., is coordinator of Spiritual Leadership Communities and Consultant of Small Group Leadership Training for Leadership Transformations, Inc. www.leadershiptransformations.org
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
If you or anyone at your church is interested in receiving email updates, event listings, and/or newsletters on Women’s Ministries, please send your request to Linda Moore at psa1611@comcast.net
Additional Opportunities and Information
How Healthy Is Your Church?
Having your finger on the pulse of church health is an important discipline for every church leader. In order to lead with a clear view of reality, you’ve got to get feedback from everyone. But it’s difficult to gather much more than anecdotal feedback from a few people. Now you can get widespread anonymous feedback from your entire church using the new Church Health Assessment Tool (CHAT) from Leadership Transformations. CHAT is a convenient, affordable, user-friendly online survey that allows you to get an accurate measurement of your church’s health based on 10 proven church health categories. In as little as 30 days, CHAT will collect, tabulate, and provide you with crucial feedback from your congregation and leadership team.
CHAT does all the work for you but keeps you in control of the process and sends the end report right to your email inbox. The report is designed to help you frame your strategic decision making for increased ministry effectiveness. It’s principle-based not program-based, so it won’t interfere with your current ministry programming. Best of all, you aren’t required to hire a consultant to walk you through the process – CHAT does it all but you are in the driver’s seat! You can even track your progress from start to finish via our Pastor’s Console. CHAT is a 72-question assessment covering the cross-denominationally applicable church health principles outlined in Becoming a Healthy Church (Dr. Stephen A. Macchia, Baker Books, 1999/2006). Since the assessment is web-based, participants can take the survey from the convenience of home or office (paper option also available) in a 20-25 minute timeframe. Responses of the congregation and leadership team are tracked separately for direct comparison. At the end of the survey window that you choose, you’ll receive an email prompting you for final payment. Only minutes later, your comprehensive but easy-to-read CHAT report will be delivered right to your email inbox. Identities of the respondents are kept strictly anonymous, though you will be provided with demographics of the participants such as age, gender, marital status, ethnicity, education, and years attending your church. If you’d like additional assistance at the end of the process, you have the option of hiring one of our qualified Church Health Coaches via a convenient and affordable teleconference package.
For more information, visit www.HealthyChurch.net. The website contains information on pricing, sample questions from the survey, and a sample report for your review. All you pay up front is a $199 set up fee and the sign up process takes less than 5 minutes. Visit www.HealthyChurch.net and sign up today! Use this promotional code RNVNE when you sign up to get $50 off! CHAT is a ministry resource of Leadership Transformations, Inc., founded by Dr. Stephen A. Macchia, former president of VNE.
