Addresses peoples’ relationship with God. This is where the church family calls itself to a greater intimacy with God, challenging themselves to make things right with God where needed. They are looking for God to build in them a greater sense of faith in His ability to move with power in their midst. The goal is for them to become increasingly more Christ-Centred, Spirit-Empowered and Mission-Focused. For speaking topics and resources on Spiritual Renewal, check out the following sermon series…

Sermon Series:

• Spiritual Renewal Month (calling us to renewal through humility, confession, forgiveness, healing)

• Choosing Plan “A” in a Plan “B” world – (on embracing a greater intimacy with God)

• The God You’d Love to know – (looking at the character of the God who wants intimacy with us)

• Walk “With” God – (discovering the correct way to interact with God)

• Embracing the Holy Spirit – (a compelling look at the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives)

Addresses the level of genuine community that the church family is experiencing with one another – individually or corporately. This means not only developing closer relationships with others but allowing God to build a greater sense of emotional health in themselves. In addition, where needed, hurts are identified and lovingly dealt with as people both ask for and provide forgiveness. In the end, the hope is that the church family will learn to become peacemakers leading to stronger and healthier relationships. For speaking topics and workshops related to Relational Renewal, check out the following sermon series and workshops…

Sermon Series:

• Extreme Makeover – Inside Edition (learning how to build loving relationships)

• From the Series (Radiate our Faith) – Taming the Tongue

• From the Series (Radiate our Faith) – A Journey from Burnout to Contentment (Eugene’s Story)

Workshops:

• Peace Making (Conflict Resolution) – (why conflict occurs & how to resolve them)

• A Journey with One Another – (a close look at some of the “one another” commands in the N.T.)

Helps the church family rally around a God-given common identity and purpose. The goal here is to prayerfully determine who God wants the church to be (Vison) and what He wants them to do in order to get there (Mission). This will also mean exploring the character and conduct (Values) that God will require as they live out their God-given vision and mission. Note: in the end, a church’s vision, mission and core values should determine its structure, not the other way around. For speaking topics and workshops regarding Vision Renewal, check out the following sermon series and workshops…

Sermon Series:

• Dreaming God’s Dreams (what does it take to dream God’s dreams for our lives)

• When in Doubt – Read THE BOOK! (encouraging people to explore what Jesus values)

• Jesus and the Church – An Intimate Conversation (looking at 4 churches in Revelations)

Workshops:

• What does it mean to be an Alliance Church (a quick look at the past & present vision of the C&MA)

• The Life Cycle of a Church (is your church on the decline, the recline or the incline?)

• Biblical Visioning (a good vision requires passion, purpose, plans, pillars and a preferred future)

• An Attractional vs. Missional Church (a both/and approach)

• Being in Christ vs. Doing for Christ (learning how to live life with God vs. life for God)

Looks at the way in which the church governs and organizes itself, identifying the essential role and responsibilities of the local church leadership (i.e. Elders, Advisory Committee, etc.). The goal at this stage is to ensure that a church’s organizational structure (i.e. leader development, team building, ministries, governance, policies and procedures) supports the vision, mission and core values of the church, creates a healthy environment for service, releases people for ministry rather than hinders them, and where necessary, restores a functional and biblical leadership structure. For workshops and resources in Structural Renewal, check out the following sermon series and workshops…

Sermon Series:

• Lessons from the First Church (the early church teaches us about how to be the church)

• Waking the Sleeping Giant (discovering how to use our giftedness, passions & personality for God)

Workshops:

• Church Governance Workshop (how do leaders emulate good governance)

• Biblical Team Building (looking at five foundational elements to building a healthy biblical team)

• Network (how to discover your spiritual giftedness, passions (interests) & personal style of service)

• The Pastoral Search Process (a complete step by step plan in calling a pastor