MS1-1: Identify
Community Cultures
Community Understanding through Research
The purpose of this task is to assist congregations in identifying ethnic, lifestyle, lifestage, and religious groups within their communities. This workshop includes a research report that provides customized information for the specific ministry study area of the church. Understanding whom God has entrusted to the church is the first step to developing an evangelistic strategy.
Workshop Key Question
Have you identified the ethnic, lifestyle, lifestage, and religious groups within your community?
Workshop Objectives
What you will learn in this workshop
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Workshop Outline
1. God's Activity in the Community
2. Community Identity Analysis
3. Community Focus Groups
4. Spirituality Identity Issues
5. Developing Cultural Profiles