This is the first draft of Ministry Metrics from David, as of Oct 6, 2010
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Covenant Church
Ministry Metrics
ENGAGE TO EQUIP
CONNECTIONS
Ministry Metrics: Getting connected to the Covenant church family, to the life and ministry of the church, and to Christ Himself
Getting connected to the Covenant church family
Ÿ connections made and friendships formed with members of the church family
Ÿ high comfort level "within the walls"
to the life and ministry of the church
Ÿ familiarity with and commitment to the mission, disciple's path and discipleship destinations
Ÿ clear understanding of how to get involved and take the next step
and to Christ Himself
Ÿ commitment to follow Christ as Savior and Lord
Ÿ recognition that this commitment comes before all others
First Draft of Ministry Metrics...compiled by DWH, 6 Oct 10
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EQUIP TO EXPERIENCE
ABIDING
Ministry Metrics: Cultivating a deeper relationship with God through a life of worship and prayer
Cultivating a deeper relationship with God
Ÿ a high value placed on cultivating one's personal relationship with Christ
through a life of worship
Ÿ understanding that we exist to glorify and serve God and that all of life is to be lived as an act of worship
Ÿ commitment to, preparation for, and full participation in weekly corporate worship
Ÿ commitment to, skills in, and faithfulness to the practice of daily worship and prayer time with the Lord (worship; prayer; scripture reading, memorization and study; spiritual disciplines)
and prayer
Ÿ commitment to and participation in personal and corporate prayer
LEARNING
Ministry Metrics: Studying the Bible and integrating its teaching into your life
Studying the Bible
Ÿ commitment to regular study of Scripture
Ÿ familiarity with the contents of Scripture (regular reading, memorization)
Ÿ effective study and interpretation skills
Ÿ theological and redemptive-historical frame of reference to the Scriptures
and integrating its teaching into your life
Ÿ capable of thinking Biblically and of faithful "self-application" of Scripture
Ÿ regular practice of Scripture study with others
RELATING
Ministry Metrics: Building close relationships of mutual love and encouragement with other followers of Christ
Building close relationships
Ÿ commitment to life in community and recognition of the value of relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ
Ÿ value placed on honesty and candor, kindness and compassion, and grace and forgiveness, in relationships
Ÿ equipped to engage in basic relationship practices: intentionality in meeting, relating, pursuing, asking questions, listening, and showing care
of mutual love and encouragement
Ÿ commitment to the importance of "otherishness": building relationships that benefit and serve others and place them first
with other followers of Christ
Ÿ recognize every relationship and interaction as an opportunity to help others grow spiritually, and to grow spiritually oneself
SERVING
Ministry Metrics: Identifying and using your God-given abilities and resources to serve others through ministry in the church
Identifying and using your God-given abilities and resources
Ÿ adoption of a steward's mindset regarding gifts and resources: time, talent, and treasure comes from God, belongs to God, and is to be used to please Him and for His ends
to serve others through ministry in the church
Ÿ a commitment to the wellbeing and betterment of the church family and to use one's abilities and resources to serve and strengthen the church
Ÿ ongoing ministry involvement
REACHING
Ministry Metrics: Building friendships with those outside the church and sharing your faith with them in mission to the world
Building friendships with those outside the church
Ÿ high commitment to the Kingdom mission of the church (memorized, understood, lived)
and sharing your faith with them in mission to the world
Ÿ commitment to embodying the love of Jesus through acts of service in Jesus' name in the community and the world
Ÿ understanding of vocation as a platform to honor God, share Christ, and serve the world
Ÿ equipped to engage in spiritual conversations and to share one's faith through articulating one's personal experience of Christ and through an explanation of the content of the gospel
Ÿ praying for regular opportunities to share one's faith
Ÿ awareness of, commitment to, and availability for God's work around the world
Ÿ participation on a cross-cultural short term mission experience for all who are physically able
DWH: 10/6/10
