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Becoming All God Wants Us
To Be
Mark 4:26-29The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed…the seed sprouts and grows …all by itself the soil produces grain …as soon as the grain is ripe he puts the sickle to it.
Acts 2:42-47
They devoted themselves to …
And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
1 Corinthians 3:6
I planted the seed,Apollos watered it,
but God made it grow.
Growing Healthy ChurchesGod gives the growth• “All by itself”
Our responsibility: • to create the growth
environment
The Growth Environment
What church growth principles aretrue, regardless of:
• culture• theology• setting• liturgical tradition
Research
• 1,000 churches• 32 countries• 18 languages• 5 continents
Findings:
8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership
8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry
8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality
8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures
8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship
8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship Holistic Small Groups
8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship Holistic Small Groups Need-oriented Evangelism
8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship Holistic Small Groups Need-oriented Evangelism Loving Relationships
Developing the Qualities
ReflectPlanAct
Minimum Factor Principle
Ephesian 4:16From Christ the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.