Tools and other resources are available for congregations and conference offices to use in their desire for missional excellence. These tools and resources are based upon research as well as how well they work in real life. Tools and resources, however, will always supplement and are never a substitute for spirituality. “The revival of true godliness among us is the greatest and most urgent of all our needs. To see this should be our first work.” Review and Herald, March 22, 1887.

Please be aware that as these resources are tested “in the field” they will be continuously upgraded and improved. All resources described below can be ordered from AdventSource. Local conferences can order these in reduced bulk rate.

Introduction for members 5.3.19

You may download this page and print off as many copies as you need. You may also be given copies. Side ONE distinguishes between a Regular Church A and a Mission--driven Church B. Then, it explains to members how to become a Mission-driven Church.

Side TWO is an informal inventory for church members to read and rate from “1” low to “10 high. This is NOT an evaluation of the church overall; it only indicates how strategic the church is so the church can know and grow. Let them discuss and arrive at score for each Habit.

Orientation for leaders 5.3.19

Your church board and other leaders should use this as the next step. This brochure defines a mission-driven church (page 1). Then it goes through the stages of becoming a mission-driven church from the Introduction to Preparation (including a description of resources) and on to ideas for a Launch (page 3)and then continuous improvement.

Mission-driven Kit.

Pilot-group pastors will be given a Kit (pictured on Orientation for Church Leaders, page 2) free of charge upon request from AdventSource. Contact Dr. Lynette Wood, Implementation Coach, at lwood@buildusup.comor at (301) 385-3970.

Pastor’s Implementation Guide 3.4.19

To start out, read pages 1-16 for a good overview of your responsibilities. A hard copy is in the Kit.

Presenter’s Manual 3.4.19 (Also in French 5.3.19)

To start out, read pages 1-7. A hard copy is in the Kit. Power-point slides and even some videos may be found in the Kit or on the web-site.

Participant’s Workbook 5.3.19 (Also in French)

A hard copy is in the Kit. IMPORTANT: You will need a hard copy for each board member to use. Contact Dr. Wood and let her know how many copies you need. You will be sent them free of charge. MISSIONis to be the first item on the board agenda each time for 14-30 minutes) allowing your board members to learn about the Habits. The Workbooks stay at Church for board use each time.

USB Drive with downloadable resources

are in your Kit but a more up-to-date collection is on our Website to be updated continuously. On July 4, we will unveil a new web site. Watch for news.

“How to” Videos.

These are mini-videos of only about 4-5 minutes. Each one, summarizes one important concept. First, look at them yourself; then, you may also show your board. Most of the videos end with a question that your church board can discuss and come to consensus. See below.