Sending out

A commissioning liturgy for home visitors will achieve four things. First, it makes a clear connection in the hearts and minds of the congregation between the Giving in Grace programme and the worship and prayer life of the church. Second, a prayerful commissioning forms an important part of the spiritual preparation of those who will do the visiting and a reminder that this is a ministry, not a funding exercise. Third, commissioning communicates to the congregation that home visiting is a core part of this important initiative.Finally, a commissioning reminds both visitors and congregation that this money talk is focused on personal discipleship and resourcing ministry and mission in the church.