unSeminary Podcast Power of a Map, Not a Menu: Transforming Ministry Strategy with Mariners Church’s Jared Kirkwood
Dec 12, 2024
Jared Kirkwood, Executive Pastor at Mariners Church Irvine, shares his insights on ministry strategy with over 16 years of experience in pastoral roles. He discusses Mariners’ 'transformational loop’—a four-part discipleship framework aimed at aligning all ministries to amplify impact. Jared emphasizes the importance of a 'map' over a 'menu' for guiding church members through their spiritual journey. He also delves into strategic leadership in multi-site settings and the significance of engaging the online community for ministry success.
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Mission and Strategy Alignment
- Align ministries with a discipleship strategy, like Mariners Church's "transformational loop."
- Focus on pastoring people through a process, not managing programs.
Pastoring vs. Program Management
- Churches can get stuck in program management, especially large ones.
- Focus on the overall process of discipleship, not just individual programs.
Map, Not a Menu
- Guide people through a discipleship "map," not a "menu" of options.
- Be tour guides, inviting people into specific steps and ministries.