CORE VALUE: MISSIONAL COMMUNITY frames His ministry around two words: FOLLOW & GO. Everything starts with follow & ends with go. • Matthew 4:19 - Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” • Matthew 28:19 – “Go therefore and make disciples….” Genesis 12:1-4

“Now the LORD had said to Abram: ‘Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’

4 So Abram departed as the LORD had spoken to him, and Lot went with him. And Abram was seventy- five years old when he departed from Haran.” What is a “missional community”? Missional • They are committed to regular, passionate for people. • They are serving the people group in tangible ways. • They are committed to intentionally living among unbelievers and inviting them into the group. • They are committed to having spiritual conversations that lead to sharing the Gospel of Jesus and the Word of God with people.

Community • They are committed to sharing the Gospel of Jesus and the Word of God with one another. • They are committed to regular, passionate prayer for one another. • They are committed to intentionally sharing life with one another. • They serve one another in bearing burdens.

A Definition of Missional Community:

A community of Christ followers, on mission with God in obedience to the Holy Spirit that demonstrates tangibly and declares creatively the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a specific community. 1. “Community of Christ followers” - Group is primarily made up of growing 2. “on Mission with God” - Group sees themselves as the mission arm of the local . 3. “in obedience to the Holy Spirit” – Group dependent on the Spirit through prayer 4. “demonstrates tangibly” – Group is hospitable to outsiders and organizes micro-missions in the community 5. “declares creatively the Gospel of Jesus Christ” – Group grows in understanding and practice of evangelism 6. “to a specific community” – Group displays patience and faith for long-term impact in the community.

The DNA of small groups at Mosaic of Winchester: • The Great Commandment – Love God & Others • The Great Commission – Make Disciples

Divine Truth – Regular Study and Conversations revolving around God’s Word. Nurturing Relationships – Living out the “one-anothers” found throughout scripture. Apostolic Mission – Being sent ones, individually and as a community.

How is a missional community different than other small groups?

1. Missional Communities are groups of believers who experience life together like a family. 2. Missional Communities develop disciples of Jesus. 3. Missional Communities reproduce the DNA of the Kingdom 4. Missional Communities serve those around them as though they are serving Jesus. 5. Missional Communities are sent to every crevice of society 6. Missional Communities are intentional lights to outsiders. 7. Missional communities are sent to proclaim the gospel and fulfill the commission of Jesus. 8. Missional Communities are intentionally small, multiplying 9. Missional Communities are gospel centered missionary teams

How does the Mosaic vision statement of making disciples get developed through our various small groups/missional communities?

• Worship authentically: The study of God’s word and accountability in community with other believers. • Pray consistently: For needs of those in the group, the health of the church, and the salvation of others. • Serve sacrificially by meeting the needs of those in the group, the church family, and in the community. • Give abundantly through generosity with one another and through micro mission projects. • Witness unashamedly by inviting outsiders into the group and proclaiming the gospel in the community. • Disciple others: The regular application of Divine truth, nurturing relationships, and missional focus. Requirements for Small Groups • 1 Micro-Mission every 8-12 weeks • Prayer for group, Mosaic, and for lost. • The Open Chair at every meeting • Elder approved curriculum

“Every Christian is a sent one. There is no such thing as an unsent Christian.” – Alan Hirsch