Going missional: A missional leadership plan for the Calibrate and small group ministries of Albany First Assembly in Albany, Oregon

Albany First Assembly has a long history of financial generosity and prayerful support of foreign missionaries. AFA has also raised, trained, and sent missionaries all over the world. In addition to these foreign missions efforts, AFA planted several local churches many years ago that still exist today. The church also enjoyed growth in numbers and influence in the past. In spite of past successes, the people of AFA have lost their focus on reaching out to the local community. Foreign missions support remains strong, but local missions efforts have steadily decreased.;Developing missional leaders will move Albany First Assembly toward reaching the local community while continuing to support foreign missions. This project introduced the missional conversation to Calibrate teachers, Small Group Life facilitators, and interested members of AFA. It also equipped and empowered people to serve others in the local community. More conversations and training are necessary to continue the process of developing missional leaders.;As a result of this project, the people of AFA are serving the local community in ways never imagined. Local outreaches have been launched, with more in the pipeline. Members of AFA now view themselves as local missionaries. AFA has replaced church events with time for church members to build relationships with people in the community. The information provided in this project can assist other churches in the development of missional leaders.