Growing Hunger for Social Connection
Through the story of The Good Samaritan, Jesus de fined our neighbours as those we care for. Increasingly, our neighbourhoods are becoming less and less places for neighbours, and more and more places for strangers. Social connection and trust are fading rapidly, and as they do, so does a safety net of support for people in need...
Across the Globe
Fusion has seen these small groups of friends using Open Crowd Community Festivals as a catalyst for bringing people together and restoring hope in villages, towns and cities around the globe...
Festival Atmosphere & Culture
At first glance it might just look like a party, but behind the fun and games are strategic elements that are in place to make an Open Crowd Festival sucessful...
Facilitating Long-Term Change
The goal of every Festival is a dynamic atmosphere and process that Fusion refers to as the “Open Crowd”. This is when the members of the community reciprocate the core values of the Festival in their interactions with each other, and people instinctively know that they can relax, let down their defenses, and be more themselves in each other's company...
The Process of Mission
Rather than an event, mission is a process.
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Prayer: The starting point is a heart for God and His will for the community. For it to be changed as God intends, there always needs to be a sustained commitment to prayer.
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Research: We also have our eyes and ears open to the needs and the available resources of the community through various forms of research...
Process of Community Transformation
Bringing needs and resources together in a mutually satisfying way.
Finding the resource for community transformation within the local community.
Building a serving community with intentional mission fellowship from local church members.
Key Elements of Healthy Festivals
Socially, Open Crowd Festivals demonstrate that the Gospel produces authentic community. Educationally, the Festivals bring awareness of how self-interest undermines community, and how longing for purpose and belonging is deep within us...
How will we know an Open Crowd Festival has been e ffective?...Resources and Training Opportunities
Resources are available to help you prepare to run e ffective Festivals and be part of a long-term process of transforming your local community. Please contact us at www.fusionyac.org to order training manuals & resources and find the training opportunities listed below in an area near you...
Getting Started in Your Community
Getting Started inTransforming Your Community
