ReFocus Planning
Local Church
New Church University (NCU)
Have you felt God's call on your life to refocus a church, but you weren't sure how to proceed? Do you have a judicatory/district with several churches that need to be re-ignited and leaders that need to think through the planning details for effective 21st century ministry? Whichever your case, New Church University will provide you with the training and resourcing you need to go to that next level.
We should make plans - counting on God to direct us. Proverbs 16:9 (LB)
At the heart of the planning process for Refocusing is New Church University.
How is NCU delivered?
Local Church NCU
We have designed a weekend NCU for the local church. This allows for participation by the entire ReFocus team, staff and leadership team. The typical schedule is Friday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Saturday -- 8:30 am - 6:00 pm and Sunday 3:00 - 5:00 pm. For more information on the local church NCU, click here.
Regional NCU
This training is designed to be delivered to a group of churches in the same geographical location. The typical schedule begins on Thursday evening at 6:30 pm and ends on Saturday at 3:00 pm. This allows for maximum participation of pastors and lay leaders.
What Is New Church University?
New Church University (NCU) is a specialized training event designed to coach church leaders in thinking through the critical components involved in refocusing a local church. We realize that your success is greatly affected by your ability to create and implement a strategy or plan. We will help you do that through a four-day workshop designed to equip you with what you need to create that plan for success.
Who Needs to Attend NCU?
Pastors, Pastoral Staff, ReFocus team members, key church leaders
What Will I Get Out of This Training?
New Church University ReFocus Curriculum Outline
Assessment
1. Leadership Assessment
2. Church Assessment and Knowing the History of the church
(History Night, Health; Life Cycle; Attendance; Leadership; Attitude;
Facility; Worship; Image, etc)
3. Church Health Overview
Renewal
4. Intercessory Prayer
5. Passion and Call to ReFocus
6. Building a Climate for Renewal
Leadership Renewal – Recommended Studies and Best Practices
Corporate Gatherings – Worship; Concerts of Prayer; 24/7 Prayer Times
Planning
7. Building and leading a ReFocus Team
8. Strategic Planning Overview
9. Developing a Ministry Focus Group – Discovering the needs of the community
10. Mission, Vision & Core Values development
11. Ministry/Facility Evaluation
12. Discipleship Flow Chart
13. Outreach – Connecting with your community
Imaging -- web; printing; signs; curb appeal; etc.
Implementation
14. Processing Change – Who Stole my Church?
15. Financing the Plan – Budgeting/Stewardship
16. Building an effective Timeline
17. Multiplication – Desired Outcome of Refocusing
18. Coaching -- Assuring Accountability
Who Are The Presenters?
- Rev. Lonnie Bullock - Chief Operations Officer
- Dr. Dan Croy - Senior Consultant, New Church Specialties
- Rev. Tim Gates - Executive Staff, New Church Specialties
What Is My Tuition Investment?
Local Church University:
The cost for a local NCU is $2000.00 plus $30.00 per notebook for each participant. The church covers the travel cost (airfare, motel and food) of one presenter.
Regional New Church University
The cost for a regional NCU is determined by the number of churches, the number of participants and the number of presenters. There is special pricing and scholarships available for partner judicatories. For infomration about pricing please contact us at office@newchurchspecialties.org
How Do I Schedule a NCU?
Click here to schedule a local church university.
To schedule a Regional New Church University please contact us at office@newchurchspecialties.org.
100% Money Back Guarantee
If at the end of the training you do not feel NCU has met your expectations, your tuition will be cheerfully refunded in full.
What People Are Saying About NCU & New Church Specialties:
NCU not only exceeded my expectations, but soared beyond my dreams.
Harold Wedel
ReFocusing Pastor, Harvester Church of the Nazarene
St. Louis, MO
There is a difference between hitting a home run by mistake and knowing how to connect for a high batting average. This event taught me to know how to plan and how to swing. It's like having a laser on the end of your God given bat!
Jim Walden
ReFocusing Pastor, American Baptist
Kansas City, MO
This event has changed my life in the biggest of ways! I realize God has a plan and I need to have one too...Thank you, NCU.
Joseph Kromewitter
Church Planter, Northern Michigan
NCU made me acutely aware of the necessity of thinking through and planning NewStart, ReStart, and ReFocusing opportunities on our district. Every pastor who is considering planting or refocusing a church should take the kind of intensive training offered by NCU.
Ronald C. McClung
District Superintendnent, The Wesleyan Church
Iowa/Minnesota
I am so thankful that at the beginning of my superintendency in Houston, NCU has given me great hope. The mission is possible!
Duane Srader
District Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene
Houston District
This week has greatly reshaped everything I thought I knew about planting and ReFocusing. Thanks for the in-depth and precise organization and planning for this life changing event.
Dr. David G. Roland
District Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene
Northeastern Indiana District
This leadership-enriched, content-packed, strategically focused, four-day event is some of the best time and money you will invest...I enthusiastically commend NCU as a training tool you should consider.
Dr. Jerry Pence
General Director of Evangelism & Church Growth, The Wesleyan Church
