STRATEGIC PLAN 2014/2015 Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement Missionary/Canvassing/Media STRATEGIC PLAN 2014/2015.

STRATEGIC PLAN2014/2015

Seventh Day Adventist Reform MovementMissionary/Canvassing/Media

STRATEGIC PLAN2014/2015

Our VisionOur Vision

To be one active living missionary agency, whose members are settled in the present truth both intellectually and spiritually, prepared for the seal of God and the second coming of Jesus Christ.

To be one active living missionary agency, whose members are settled in the present truth both intellectually and spiritually, prepared for the seal of God and the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Our MissionOur Mission

To proclaim through the spoken and written word, through personal ministry and public evangelism, through door to door ministry, through modern means of communication and every other conceivable means the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ as expressed in the Old and New Testament and the Spirit of Prophecy throughout the world.

To proclaim through the spoken and written word, through personal ministry and public evangelism, through door to door ministry, through modern means of communication and every other conceivable means the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ as expressed in the Old and New Testament and the Spirit of Prophecy throughout the world.

I. IntroductionI. Introduction

In response to the need for God’s work to be carried forward in an orderly way following well defined plans, the Missionary, Canvassing and Media departments have prepared a Strategic Plan for 2014-2015. This plan consists of Objectives relevant to the corresponding departments of all member Units attached to the General Conference.

In response to the need for God’s work to be carried forward in an orderly way following well defined plans, the Missionary, Canvassing and Media departments have prepared a Strategic Plan for 2014-2015. This plan consists of Objectives relevant to the corresponding departments of all member Units attached to the General Conference.

II. RationaleII. Rationale

We recognize that to carry out any project or task as a church there is need for a clear and common vision, careful planning, ongoing training, and united effort.

We recognize that to carry out any project or task as a church there is need for a clear and common vision, careful planning, ongoing training, and united effort.

III. Clear and Common Vision

III. Clear and Common Vision

To have a vision means to know where we are heading. It means to have clear direction and a definite purpose.

“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18.

To have a vision means to know where we are heading. It means to have clear direction and a definite purpose.

“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18.

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

“The church is God’s appointed agency for the salvation of men. It was organized for service, and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world.”—Acts of the Apostles, p. 9.

“The church is God’s appointed agency for the salvation of men. It was organized for service, and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world.”—Acts of the Apostles, p. 9.

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

For this reason, it should be the common vision of each member to be fully consecrated to God, prepared for the second coming of Christ, and declaring the gospel to the world, individually and in united church capacity.

For this reason, it should be the common vision of each member to be fully consecrated to God, prepared for the second coming of Christ, and declaring the gospel to the world, individually and in united church capacity.

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

With this clear view before us, we should be able to say with apostle Paul, “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13, 14.

With this clear view before us, we should be able to say with apostle Paul, “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13, 14.

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

In pressing toward the goal before us we recognize two definite responsibilities within our mission—one for the church and the other for the world.

In pressing toward the goal before us we recognize two definite responsibilities within our mission—one for the church and the other for the world.

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

The Church: To promote the spiritual growth, doctrinal knowledge and working efficiency of the members.

The Church: To promote the spiritual growth, doctrinal knowledge and working efficiency of the members.

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

Clear and Common Vision (Continued)

The World: To proclaim through the spoken word, written word and every other conceivable means the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ as expressed in the Bible throughout the local community.

The World: To proclaim through the spoken word, written word and every other conceivable means the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ as expressed in the Bible throughout the local community.

IV. A Need for Careful PlaningIV. A Need for Careful Planing

“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.”Luke 14:28-30.

“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.”Luke 14:28-30.

A Need for Careful Planing (Continued)

A Need for Careful Planing (Continued)

“The Great Teacher laid plans for His work.”—Medical Ministry, p. 299

“It is essential to labor with order, following an organized plan and a definite object . . .”—Evangelism, p. 94.

“The Great Teacher laid plans for His work.”—Medical Ministry, p. 299

“It is essential to labor with order, following an organized plan and a definite object . . .”—Evangelism, p. 94.

A Need for Careful Planing (Continued)

A Need for Careful Planing (Continued)

“If the members of the churches would but put to work the powers of mind that they have, in well-directed efforts, in well-matured plans, they might do a hundredfold more for Christ than they are now doing.”—

Review and Herald, April 1, 1893.

“If the members of the churches would but put to work the powers of mind that they have, in well-directed efforts, in well-matured plans, they might do a hundredfold more for Christ than they are now doing.”—

Review and Herald, April 1, 1893.

A Need for Careful Planing (Continued)

A Need for Careful Planing (Continued)

It is the responsibility of the department leaders to initiate, coordinate, plan, organize and take action together with church members and visitors for time is short.

It is the responsibility of the department leaders to initiate, coordinate, plan, organize and take action together with church members and visitors for time is short.

A Need for Careful Planing (Continued)

A Need for Careful Planing (Continued)

We encourage you to put this plan before God in prayer and before your Union, Field and Mission department committees for input and feedback.

We encourage you to put this plan before God in prayer and before your Union, Field and Mission department committees for input and feedback.

V. The Need for Ongoing TrainingV. The Need for Ongoing Training

Another important aspect to the working plan of the church and its success is training.Providing opportunities for ongoing training in the Lord’s work is a vital component of our church’s spiritual growth.

Another important aspect to the working plan of the church and its success is training.Providing opportunities for ongoing training in the Lord’s work is a vital component of our church’s spiritual growth.

The Need for Ongoing Training (Continued)

The Need for Ongoing Training (Continued)

“There should be no delay in this well-planned effort to educate the church members.”—Testimonies, vol. 9, p.

119.

“There should be no delay in this well-planned effort to educate the church members.”—Testimonies, vol. 9, p.

119.

The Need for Ongoing Training (Continued)

The Need for Ongoing Training (Continued)

“In every church the members should be so trained that they will devote time to the winning of souls to Christ. How can it be said of the church, “Ye are the light of the world,” unless the members of the church are actually imparting light? Let those who have charge of the flock of Christ awake to their duty, and set many souls to work.”—Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 436.

“In every church the members should be so trained that they will devote time to the winning of souls to Christ. How can it be said of the church, “Ye are the light of the world,” unless the members of the church are actually imparting light? Let those who have charge of the flock of Christ awake to their duty, and set many souls to work.”—Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 436.

VI. United EffortVI. United Effort

Many are the appeals for unity in the Bible. A significant one however is found in John 17:21: “That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.”

Many are the appeals for unity in the Bible. A significant one however is found in John 17:21: “That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.”

United Effort (Continued)United Effort (Continued)

“Only as they were united with Christ could the disciples hope to have the accompanying power of the Holy Spirit and the co-operation of angels of heaven.”—Acts of the Apostles, p.

91.

“Only as they were united with Christ could the disciples hope to have the accompanying power of the Holy Spirit and the co-operation of angels of heaven.”—Acts of the Apostles, p.

91.

United Effort (Continued)United Effort (Continued)

“The proclamation of the gospel was to be world-wide in its extent, and the messengers of the cross could not hope to fulfill their important mission unless they should remain united in the bonds of Christian unity, and thus reveal to the world that they were one with Christ in God.”—

Acts of the Apostles, p. 90.

“The proclamation of the gospel was to be world-wide in its extent, and the messengers of the cross could not hope to fulfill their important mission unless they should remain united in the bonds of Christian unity, and thus reveal to the world that they were one with Christ in God.”—

Acts of the Apostles, p. 90.

VII. ObjectivesVII. Objectives

A. GENERAL EVANGELISM OBJECTIVES

A. GENERAL EVANGELISM OBJECTIVES

Objective 1: Proclaim 2014-2015 “The Year of Evangelism”

Objective 1: Proclaim 2014-2015 “The Year of Evangelism”

Proclaim July 2014 through June 2015 “The Year of Evangelism” to all member Units through our direct publishing channels (Web, email, and print) by May 1, 2014

Proclaim July 2014 through June 2015 “The Year of Evangelism” to all member Units through our direct publishing channels (Web, email, and print) by May 1, 2014

Objective 2: Unit Spiritual ConferencesObjective 2: Unit Spiritual Conferences

Encourage all Units to hold one Spiritual Conference during 2014 under the theme ‘Here I Am, Send Me’, and with the motto “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15

Encourage all Units to hold one Spiritual Conference during 2014 under the theme ‘Here I Am, Send Me’, and with the motto “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15

Objective 3: Public Outreach ProgramsObjective 3: Public Outreach Programs

Encourage all Units to conduct at least 1 Extended Public Outreach program between July 2014-June 2015 designed to reach new souls with the Gospel message.

Encourage all Units to conduct at least 1 Extended Public Outreach program between July 2014-June 2015 designed to reach new souls with the Gospel message.

Objective 4: Vacation Missionary SchoolObjective 4: Vacation Missionary School

Encourage all Units to institute a Vacation Missionary School (VMS) for youth (ages 12-16) during the End of the School Year Vacation period in their area, and that these be continued each year, and that the first VMS in each Unit be held in the year 2015

Encourage all Units to institute a Vacation Missionary School (VMS) for youth (ages 12-16) during the End of the School Year Vacation period in their area, and that these be continued each year, and that the first VMS in each Unit be held in the year 2015

Objective 5: Local Church Missionary Forums

Objective 5: Local Church Missionary Forums

Encourage all units to hold discussion forums in their local churches/groups to discuss openly the local missionary needs and to assign each member with a missionary task during 2014/2015.

Encourage all units to hold discussion forums in their local churches/groups to discuss openly the local missionary needs and to assign each member with a missionary task during 2014/2015.

Objective 6: Opening New FieldsObjective 6: Opening New Fields

Encourage each organized entity attached to a Unit of administration to open a new mission within their area of operation.

Encourage each organized entity attached to a Unit of administration to open a new mission within their area of operation.

Objective 7: Sabbath School Small Group Evangelism

Objective 7: Sabbath School Small Group Evangelism

Encourage the Sabbath Schools of each local church to adopt small group evangelism strategies through their Sabbath School classes, and that each church establishes at least one new branch Sabbath school by June 30, 2015.

Encourage the Sabbath Schools of each local church to adopt small group evangelism strategies through their Sabbath School classes, and that each church establishes at least one new branch Sabbath school by June 30, 2015.

Objective 8: Sabbath Bible Lessons for 2014 “Evangelism”

Objective 8: Sabbath Bible Lessons for 2014 “Evangelism”

To publish a series of four Sabbath Bible Lessons dedicated to the subject of “Evangelism” for study in the Adult Sabbath School classes for each unit during the year 2014.

To publish a series of four Sabbath Bible Lessons dedicated to the subject of “Evangelism” for study in the Adult Sabbath School classes for each unit during the year 2014.

Objective 9: Prodigal Son MinistryObjective 9: Prodigal Son Ministry

Encourage each local church to form at least one ministry team focused on winning back “Prodigal Sons” of the church through, visitation evangelism, prayer evangelism, project evangelism in 2014/2015.

Encourage each local church to form at least one ministry team focused on winning back “Prodigal Sons” of the church through, visitation evangelism, prayer evangelism, project evangelism in 2014/2015.

Objective 10: World Distribution of “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing”

Objective 10: World Distribution of “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing”

Encourage all units to distribute to the general public throughout their territories at least 25 copies per church member of the book “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing” during the year 2014.

Encourage all units to distribute to the general public throughout their territories at least 25 copies per church member of the book “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing” during the year 2014.

B. CANVASSING OBJECTIVES

B. CANVASSING OBJECTIVES

Objective 1: Colporteur RecruitmentObjective 1: Colporteur Recruitment

To hold recruitment sessions to motivate and educate members of the church to become colporteurs until the number of colporteurs increases within each Unit to at least 10% of the total church membership of that Unit by June 30 2015.

To hold recruitment sessions to motivate and educate members of the church to become colporteurs until the number of colporteurs increases within each Unit to at least 10% of the total church membership of that Unit by June 30 2015.

Objective 2: “Harvest Canvassing Programs”

Objective 2: “Harvest Canvassing Programs”

To hold group canvassing projects, followed by health and prophecy seminars, followed by bible studies, followed by baptisms.

To hold group canvassing projects, followed by health and prophecy seminars, followed by bible studies, followed by baptisms.

Objective 3: Open New FieldsObjective 3: Open New Fields

To hold group canvassing projects in new area and follow through with visits and Bible studies until a new group/church will be organized in the area.

To hold group canvassing projects in new area and follow through with visits and Bible studies until a new group/church will be organized in the area.

Objective 4: “Vacation Canvassing Programs”

Objective 4: “Vacation Canvassing Programs”

To hold group canvassing projects during the End of the School Year Vacation period in the area, involving youth that cannot canvass full time. This would be a good way to recruit new full time canvassers. They should be continued each year.

To hold group canvassing projects during the End of the School Year Vacation period in the area, involving youth that cannot canvass full time. This would be a good way to recruit new full time canvassers. They should be continued each year.

Objective 5: Local Church Canvassing Forums

Objective 5: Local Church Canvassing Forums

Encourage all units to hold discussion forums in their local churches/groups to discuss openly the local canvassing needs.

Encourage all units to hold discussion forums in their local churches/groups to discuss openly the local canvassing needs.

Objective 6: International Canvassers Convention

Objective 6: International Canvassers Convention

To hold one international convention for all Canvassers in the year 2015, preferably in Italy, in the Waldensian Valleys

To hold one international convention for all Canvassers in the year 2015, preferably in Italy, in the Waldensian Valleys

C. MULTIMEDIA OBJECTIVES

C. MULTIMEDIA OBJECTIVES

Objective 1: Media DepartmentObjective 1: Media Department

Encourage all units to create a media department to be responsible with the distribution of the present truth through media.

Encourage all units to create a media department to be responsible with the distribution of the present truth through media.

Objective 2: Audio Visual StudiosObjective 2: Audio Visual Studios

Encourage all units to build audio visual studios to create material for distribution through modern technology.

Encourage all units to build audio visual studios to create material for distribution through modern technology.

Objective 3: Professional Video StudioObjective 3: Professional Video Studio

To build at least one big professional video studio to produce high quality material for distribution.

To build at least one big professional video studio to produce high quality material for distribution.

Objective 4: Television & RadioObjective 4: Television & Radio

To create an international online or regular television and radio station in different languages.

To create an international online or regular television and radio station in different languages.

VII. ConclusionVII. Conclusion

It is our prayer that every Department and Field attached to the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement General Conference will cooperate in the formulation and execution of this plan.

It is our prayer that every Department and Field attached to the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement General Conference will cooperate in the formulation and execution of this plan.