Annual Thematic Series Schedule

In my previous post I said that I would present the info that we fleshed out during our staff retreat morning work session. Maslow's Hierarchy gave us fuel to power our minds as we explored theme's and possible sub categories for future series. God really used it as a tool to empower our brainstorming session. Below is the info we came up with. I didn't include a copy of the calendar only the thematic blocks and some sub-categories if any body has anything to add feel free:

Thematic Annual Series Schedule
Based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Discipleship:
-Personal Growth & Fulfillment
-Worship
-Stewardship
-Fasting
-Prayer
-World View
-Living your Faith
-Holiness
-Self-Discipline
-Evangelism




Esteem:
-Acceptance Issues: labels, insecurities, I’m a star, Image driven society
-Psychological Issues: Hurt, Depression
-Identity & Self Worth
-Who you are in Christ
-Confidence
-Humility
-Pride
-Reputation
-Purity
-What would Jesus do?
-Authenticity
-Creativity


Relationships:
-God’s view of sex
-Dealing with difficult people
-How we relate with/to others
-How we relate to others to bring value to their lives
-Contentment in relationships
-Church family
-Family relations
-Victims
-Relating to the World: evangelism vs fortress mentality
-Dating



Life Security:
-Finances
-Fear
-Worry
-Faith
-Stability
-Emotional Security: peace, contentment
-Trust in Christ/God’s faithfulness
-Insecurity
-Rest
-Boundaries
-Security in the Home
-Abuse: Spiritual, Physical (a response to molestation), Neglect
-Authority: God’s Commands, God’s Order
-Failure


Team Theme:
-Mission, Vision, Values of EMC


Elements that can be used with any Thematic Need

Hooks:
-January, Easter and weeks following, August

Bible Book Studies:

Character Studies:

God at the Movies:

God on the Billboards: