EPISODE · Mar 31, 2025 · 30 MIN
396 Mapping out Mission: How to Plan your Church's Mission Calendar (Dave Jensen)
from The One Thing · host Reach Australia
Building an effective church mission calendar is like conducting an orchestra—it requires careful coordination, intentional rhythm, and a deep understanding of both the individual instruments and the overall symphony of church life. The calendar is not just a logistical tool, but a strategic roadmap that keeps the main thing of mission the main thing.There are important points and principles you need to keep in mind, including:Starting with the end in mindIdentifying your two pathways and "conversions"What needs to be the priority?How to learn from others around youThe importance of term 4 (and what to do in the other terms)When you know you have mission heatDave Jensen is the Assistant Director of Evangelism and New Churches (ENC), with a specific focus on the ‘E’ of ENC: Evangelism. His aim is to assist churches in their endeavours to see lost people find life and hope in Jesus.TOOL BOX:Now, Where, How diagramNow, Where, How toolMission calendar exampleMission ebookReach Australia National ConferenceCREDITS:This episode was brought to you by EA InsuranceThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp Group.For ideas or questions please email [email protected]To support the Reach Australia Online Library head here.
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Building an effective church mission calendar is like conducting an orchestra—it requires careful coordination, intentional rhythm, and a deep understanding of both the individual instruments and the overall symphony of church life. The calendar is not just a logistical tool, but a strategic roadmap that keeps the main thing of mission the main thing.There are important points and principles you need to keep in mind, including:Starting with the end in mindIdentifying your two pathways and "conversions"What needs to be the priority?How to learn from others around youThe importance of term 4 (and what to do in the other terms)When you know you have mission heatDave Jensen is the Assistant Director of Evangelism and New Churches (ENC), with a specific focus on the ‘E’ of ENC: Evangelism. His aim is to assist churches in their endeavours to see lost people find life and hope in Jesus.TOOL BOX:Now, Where, How diagramNow, Where, How toolMission calendar exampleMission ebookReach Australia National ConferenceCREDITS:This episode was brought to you by EA InsuranceThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp Group.For ideas or questions please email [email protected]To support the Reach Australia Online Library head here.
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