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Starting A Branch of ConnectUp, Resource 1: Info Sheet [NOTE FROM NATALIE: Is this supposed to link to something?]
What is a ConnectUp Branch? A ConnectUp Branch is an extension of ConnectUp that operates in another location, to provide people who are off-site with an opportunity to belong to a larger community that resonates with their heart and passion for ministering through prayer. Branches are a part of the ConnectUp family and receive the benefits of training, mentoring support, relationships and accountability. While the Branches adhere to some basic requirements with the purpose of maintaining consistency with the ConnectUp values, they also have the liberty to sculpt aspects of the ministry for their unique setting in order to best serve in their context. Why are there ConnectUp Branches? Along the way, we have met people who carry the DNA of the ConnectUp ministry and found that many were looking for a place to belong; this sparked the concept of creating ConnectUp Branches. We love finding new family, people whose hearts resonate with ours, and bringing them into the fold so they can join in what God is doing within and through ConnectUp. To date this growth has been a relational process, and we value that sense of personal connection. What type of prayer ministry does ConnectUp provide? ConnectUp is committed to providing ministry that is focused on healing the whole person in Jesus’ name: spirit, soul, and body. We are working to refine and replicate a simple form of listening prayer ministry that ministers inner healing, deliverance and physical healing in a relational format. Those who receive prayer ministry from ConnectUp are encouraged to connect directly with God, as the minister leads them through a series of questions for God and forgiveness for others. Our ministry model is formed around our core values of honor, connection and empowerment. The prayer tools that we use are a compilation of some that are adapted from other ministries, and others that are unique to ConnectUp. The variety of prayer models used in ConnectUp all have an emphasis on the presence of God and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. What are the values of ConnectUp? The ConnectUp values are honor, connection and empowerment. • Honor involves bestowing dignity and treating every person that comes before us in a way that demonstrates their value and worth. We believe that ministering with honor and love displays the heart of God and is key to healing the heart. Further material on our understanding of the role of honor can be read in our manual. • Connection involves relating authentically to God and to others. When ministering to people, we believe that relational maturity is just as important as spiritual maturity. We greatly value when others experience that “the way we are with people” can have a healing effect. This includes a commitment to relate with love without discrimination. • Empowerment means putting tools in people’s hands so they are not dependent on us or further ministry sessions for ongoing connection with God. One of the primary expressions of this value is our approach of “listening prayer,” which helps people to hear from God for themselves during ministry times. What is required to start a ConnectUp Branch? Starting a Branch of ConnectUp requires the following elements: Relationship with a Non-Profit or Church (for legal/financial accountability) A Branch Director, Trained Team Members, An Administrator, A Location, and Processes. More information and details on these elements is provided in our “Resource 2: Expectations Sheet.” Can I use the ConnectUp Tools without becoming a Branch? Yes! We hope to disseminate the ConnectUp prayer culture as far as possible, and do not anticipate that everyone we train will become an official Branch of ConnectUp. You are most welcome to implement our approach and tools in your ministry as desired. If you are not a Branch, we just ask that you do not call it “ConnectUp,” but rather “Prayer Ministry” or by whatever term you are using in your context. What is the next step if I want to establish a Branch? We are excited that you are considering ConnectUp as a home for your expression of healing prayer. We encourage you to become familiar with ConnectUp prior to requesting the launch of a Branch, which could include hosting a Mobile Team, reading our manual, attending one of our trainings, perusing our website, etc. We also encourage you to review the “Expectations Sheet” for Branches to learn more about what is involved in starting and operating a Branch. Our "Statement of Faith," is also posted below for your review. |
If you feel that ConnectUp is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you and provide you with more information.
For Branch Launch Requests and further questions, contact us at: info@iconnectup.net.
For Branch Launch Requests and further questions, contact us at: info@iconnectup.net.