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DEALING WITH LOCAL CHURCH ISSUES

This guide outlines effective strategies for addressing local church challenges in establishing a successful prison ministry. It discusses the importance of having a clear vision, the need for financial and community support, and the essential roles of recruitment, training, and preventing volunteer burnout. By examining biblical principles like Matthew 25 and Acts 1:8, we encourage churches to embrace their mission of reaching all, including offenders. Establishing strong relationships between church leaders and the community is vital for effective ministry integration and support.

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DEALING WITH LOCAL CHURCH ISSUES

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  1. DEALING WITH LOCAL CHURCH ISSUES Byron Dulan, Personal Ministries Director Washington Conference

  2. DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED • Fear or aversion to offenders • Lack of respect for the calling to prison ministry. • Lack of respect for prison ministry leadership. • Lack of financial support.

  3. Make a Case for Prison Ministry • Matt 25 – Love for Jesus • Rev. 14: 6,7 – Call to take the gospel to everyone. • Matt. 28:16-20 – Authority to go and make disciples. • Acts 1: 8 – Witnessing starts at home and spreads abroad.

  4. DEVELOP A VISION STATEMENT “A VISION IS A CLEAR, CHALLENGING PICTURE OF THE FUTURE, AS YOU BELIEVE IT CAN AND MUST BE.”

  5. 3 VISION ISSUES • NO VISION • MULTIPLE VISIONS • WRONG VISION

  6. VISION IS IMPORTANT10 REASONS WHY • VISION CLARIFIES DIRECTION • VISION INVITES UNITY IN • Recruitment of ministry personnel • Retention of ministry personnel

  7. WHY VISION IS IMPORTANT 3. VISION FACILITATES FUNCTION 4. VISION ENHANCES LEADERSHIP 5. VISION PROMPTS PASSION

  8. WHY VISION IS IMPORTANT 6. VISION FOSTERS RISK TAKING 7. VISION OFFERS SUSTENANCE 8. VISION CREATES ENERGY

  9. RELATIONSHIPbetween ministry concepts • VALUES – why we do what we do • MISSION – what we do • STRATEGY – how we do our mission • VISION – based on values, an extension of mission, a result of good strategy.

  10. MANAGE VOLUNTEERS • Recruitment • Training • Appreciation • Burnout Prevention

  11. Develop Communications Systems • Church Leadership: • Pastor • Church Board • Key Leaders • Congregation • Community

  12. FINANCIAL SUPPORT • Personal Commitment • Corporate Commitment • Offerings • Budget • Fundraising

  13. INTEGRATION OF RELEASEES • Interview with pastor or church leader • Identify support systems • Understand parole expectations • Discipleship program

  14. PRAY • Study the Word • Pray for the fulfillment of the Word • In You • Through You • Obey God’s Leadings

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