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Teleconference
Agenda
 Introductions
 Overview of Faith in Action
 Success Stories
 Campaign and Curriculum Materials
 Promotional Materials
 Q&A
Speaker: Lynne Marian
 Vice President of
Outreach, Inc.
 Founding Editor of
Outreach Magazine
 20 years of
experience in church
leadership and
marketing
Speaker: Mike Owen
 Director of New
Initiatives at World
Vision
 Specializes in
relationship and
partnership
development among
denominations
 Ordained pastor with
over 20 years of
ministry experience
Faith in Action
Campaign
Overview
Why Faith in Action?
 A “tell me” gospel is not as effective today. Instead
the un-churched are more responsive to a “show me”
gospel.
 Globalization has heightened awareness of needs
both locally and around the world. We have a
responsibility to educate and respond.
 Non-Christians are looking to the church to be
compassion leaders and to facilitate volunteerism.
 Many churches are too comfortable and self-focused.
Church leaders are looking for ways to increase
spiritual passion and a heart for the lost and those in
need.
 Even churches who know they should do something,
often don’t know where to begin.
What is Faith in Action?
 Faith in Action is a four-week, church-wide
campaign that will give your congregation members
an outward focus and a heart to serve. The
campaign culminates in Faith in Action Sunday
where regular services are cancelled and the entire
congregation engages in service projects in, and
with, the community.
 The Faith in Action campaign includes Sunday
services, small groups, daily devotionals and
service project planning resources.
 A joint program from World Vision, Outreach and
Zondervan
A Church-Wide Campaign
4-week church-wide campaign
involving:
– Complete campaign planning guide
– Worship service planning materials including
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sermons, powerpoints and video illustrations
Small group videos and discussion guides
Individual daily devotionals
Service projects planned and run by the
individual local church
Consistently branded in-reach and outreach
materials to engage the congregation and
invite the community
Cancel Weekend Services?!
 Worship Service redefined
 A tangible way to demonstrate the priority of
compassion and service
 Hold a celebration service on Sunday evening
– Capture the excitement of the day’s events
– Invite your community visitors to join you!
 Newsworthy! Think of the publicity
 Canceling weekend services is highly
recommended, but optional
 Campaign can be done anytime, but the official
Faith in Action Sunday is October 28, 2007
A Transformational
Learning Adventure
 Prepare – Three weeks of small
groups and daily devotion developing
a heart of compassion and action.
 Catch Their Attention – weekend
services are cancelled!
 Go Serve – Your whole congregation
does community service projects
 Reach Out – Invite the unchurched to
come serve with you
 Celebrate – Rejoice together in all
God has done!
Faith in Action
Stories
What Do Churches Think of FIA?
What Do Churches Think of FIA?
 “This was a great opportunity for us to get the church
excited about missions. People were involved all
month bringing items in for the AIDS Kits, ordering
shirts, and attending small group studies. The mission
day was a huge success. People were so excited to
be out in the community making a difference.” - River
of Life United Methodist Church, FL
 “It turned out wonderfully—good small group
participation and good total participation. This is what
the church should be about!” - Capital Area Christian
Church, PA
What Do Churches Think of FIA?
“As a result of our Faith in Action Campaign, we've had
9 new ministries start and people are excited to start
more. We've attracted new people that want to be
involved in a church that is outreach/service oriented,
and just this past Sunday took in 7 new members. Faith
in Action helped us transform from “member-oriented”
to being a church interested in helping others, growing
in Jesus, and building the church. We've even had
someone in the community call and donate to our
church because of the reputation we now have and the
mailing they received.” - Sanctuary, CA
What Do Churches Think of FIA?
“The real excitement was to see the fire ignite
in the hearts of believers who stepped out of
their comfort zone, many for the first time, and
were changed forever. If we can walk through
the streets offering love, kindness, and support
that leads to healing the way Jesus did, people
WILL be transformed. Faith in Action showed
me a real way to achieve that.” – Calvary
Community Church, WA
What Do Churches Think of FIA?
“Here is why we would do it again—it follows the
example of Jesus who demonstrated God’s love by
meeting practical needs. It also helps overcome
the impression that churches in general are inward
focused, Sunday centered, or unfriendly. In
addition, it reinforces a belief that the church is not
just a place to go, but rather it is people pursuing
God’s purposes in their everyday life.” – Grace
Community of Wesley Chapel, FL
Some FIA Churches
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Calvary Community Church—WA
Sanctuary—CA
Multnomah Presbyterian—OR
Capital Area Christian Church—PA
Faith Mennonite Church—KS
Santa Teresa Hills Presbyterian Church—CA
River of Life United Methodist Church—FL
National City Church of God of Prophecy—CA
First Baptist Church—TX
Grace Community of Wesley Chapel—FL
Missions Hills Church—CA
Biloxi First United Methodist Church—MS
FIA for Church Members
“It was an amazing experience. I only hope that
other churches will be able to get involved next year
so we can reach even more people. Thank you!”
How to Implement
Faith in Action
How Does a Church Get Started?
 Churches “sign up” to participate in
Faith in Action by purchasing a FIA
Campaign Kit.
 Churches can also request a free
information kit.
Visit PutYourFaithinAction.org for more information
Campaign Kit
 Campaign Planning Guide - $49.95
– Sermon materials
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and videos
Resource CD
Small Group
Participant’s Guide
Small Group Leader’s
Guide
Small Group videos
FIA Book of Luke
FIA sample promo
product toolkit
FIA t-shirt
Small Group Materials
 Participant’s Kit
– Participant’s Guide
– Faith in Action Book of Luke
 Leader’s Kit
– Leader’s Guide
– Small group session videos
– Participant’s Guide
– Faith in Action Book of Luke
FIA In-Reach Products
Increase Excitement and Participation with
Vertical Indoor Banners
FIA In-Reach Products
Reinforce FIA messaging with bulletin shells
T-Shirts for FIA Volunteers
 Catch attention in the community
 Communicate that the church cares
 Engage others in a spiritual conversation
Invite the Community to Serve with
the Church!
Direct Mail Postcards
Invite the Community to Serve
 Doorhangers, mailers
 Outdoor Banners
Questions?
PutYourFaithinAction.org ● 800.991.6011