Vision Frame Explained

Here is a 3 minute video explaining the new vision frame for the Forest Lakes District multiplication ministry. The vision frame incorporates the mission, values, strategy and marks of success into one clear visual representation. This frame will guide the Church Multiplication team as we seek to grow and develop our district ministry for the future.

Vision Frame Draft

The Church Multiplication Team for the Forest Lakes District has worked with me to develop the following vision frame based on a process outlined by Will Mancini in Church Unique. This frame will become the basis for future development goals. Because this is a draft your feedback is welcome and desired.

MISSION

• We exist to glorify God by multiplying transformational churches among all people. 

VALUES 

• Gospel Centered: We embrace the Gospel as the power of God to save and transform lives and communities. 
• Prayerful Dependence: We are a Spirit-filled people who pray continually, depending on God to lead and guide.   
• Collaborative Community: We support one another as a community of leaders and churches.  
• Creative Culture: We encourage innovation and creativity in order to better display God’s transcendent glory to the world. 
• United Family: We unite in Christ as an increasingly diverse people from every race, ethnicity, age, status & community. 
• Multiplication Driven: We are committed to multiply at every level... disciples, leaders, churches and networks.  

STRATEGY

• Recruit: We invite, develop and mobilize new generations of pastors, planters and leaders.
• Assess: We help potential planters to identify and affirm their readiness, gifts and calling.
• Train and Coach: We provide the resources and accountability for planters to flourish.
• Establish: We guide planters to produce healthy and well-ordered lives, marriages, leadership and communities. 
• Network: We equip disciples, pastors and churches to multiply themselves as a family.

MARKS OF SUCCESS

Every Planter Is… 

• Well prepared for planting  
• Well supported and loved 
• Multiplying at every level

5 Ways to Be a Church Planting Church

It is so important for new church plants to work hard maintaining this kind of DNA for church planting. Existing church plants can take several years transitioning their church toward these practices. Below are a few ways to be a church planting church. You can read the whole article here. 

1. Talk About Being a Church-Planting Church

2. Save for a Future Church Plant

3. Adopt a Church Planter in Another Country

4. Support and Partner with a Local Church Plant

5. Partner with a Network or a Denomination’s Church Planting Efforts