dr. stan toler. (adj.): resounding life distinguishing qualities of a church
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Dr. Stan Toler
(adj.): Resounding life
Distinguishing Qualities of a
Church
Distinguishing Qualities of a Vibrant Church
•They have intentional focus.
•They are innovative & flexible.
•They are more interested in inventing than copying.
•They build healthy organizational systems.
Distinguishing Qualities of a Vibrant Church
•They are in touch with the surrounding culture.
•They know how to disagree without being disagreeable.
•They focus on human hurt & spiritual hopes of people.
Become Prayerfully Become Prayerfully DiagnosticDiagnostic
Become Prayerfully Become Prayerfully DiagnosticDiagnostic
Overcome Overcome ObstaclesObstacles
Growth Inhibitors for
the Vibrant Church
•Leadership Models
•Grandma Syndrome
•Fellowship Groups
•Pastoral Staff
•Church Facilities
Growth Inhibitors for
the Vibrant Church
•Church Finances
•Ministry Misplacement
•Pastoral Change
•Size of Community
•Pastoral Expectations
1. Position they have to.
Source: John C. Maxwell
5 Levels of LeadershipPeople will follow you because...
2. Permission they want to.
Source: John C. Maxwell
5 Levels of LeadershipPeople will follow you because...
3. Productionwhat you have done for the organization.
Source: John C. Maxwell
5 Levels of LeadershipPeople will follow you because...
4. People Development what you have done for them.
Source: John C. Maxwell
5 Levels of LeadershipPeople will follow you because...
Source: John C. Maxwell
5. Pinnacle who you are & what you represent.
5 Levels of LeadershipPeople will follow you because...
Become Prayerfully Become Prayerfully DiagnosticDiagnostic
Overcome The Overcome The ObstaclesObstacles
Focus on GodFocus on God
1.Develop a Mission Statement
Focus
To make Christlike disciples in the nations.
Mission
1. Develop a Mission Statement2. Design a Corporate Vision Statement3. Decide on Core Values
Focus
Church’s Health Cycle ModelWhere does your ministry stand?
Vision
Beliefs
Goals
Strategy
Decline
Polarization
Questioning
Living in the past
Partnership
Launching a Partnershipwith the Laity
•Believers are called to minister.
•Every believer is gifted by God in unique & specific ways.
•One of the most significant roles of the pastor is in equipping the laity for ministry.
•The church should be both a place for ministry “the church gathered”, as well as a base for ministry outside the church “the church scattered.”
•Ministry is serving; it is love in action.•The church will not fully accomplish its
mission in the world until laypersons are encouraged to find and fulfill their ministry.
Launching a Partnershipwith the Laity
Why Build a Ministry Team? Shared vision &
values It’s Biblical
It’s more effective
My Ministry Profile Purpose Personality Passion Plans
Spiritual Gifts
Source: Rick Warren
Heart for MinistryAbility- Giftedness
Personality
Experience
•Select & train a team leader•Form a ministry action team•Create vision & purpose•Establish accountability lines
Launching a Ministry Action Team
Launching a Ministry Action Team•Develop realistic goals•Empower and release•Affirm and recognize•Streamline the structure
Serving God & His People with Excellence
FriendshipInstead of arguing for Christianity, try living it.
Then see how many ‘fish’ you catch. -Tom Johnson
Friendship Evangelism
What is Evangelism?
Friendship
•Evangelism is a process of communication.
The principle of exposureThe principle of clear articulationThe principle of listeningThe principle of lifestyle
•Evangelism produces spiritual life.•Evangelism meets needs.•Evangelism is sharing the good news.•Evangelism is only effective when a
person enters a relationship with Christ.
Friendship
(n.): 1) a. One who has see or heard something. b. One who gives evidence.
2) To serve as or furnish evidence of.
Witness
•Prayer Evangelism•Needs Evangelism
Effective Evangelism Methods
Finding the Unchurched
Answer these four questions with the information indicatedand you’ll be more successful in marketing the church.
Effective Evangelism Methods•Prayer Evangelism•Needs Evangelism•Relationship Evangelism
Circle of FriendsThe ABC’s Network Plan
•Prayer Evangelism•Needs Evangelism•Relationship Evangelism•Event Evangelism•Deeds Evangelism•Media Evangelism•Worship Evangelism•Church Planting
Effective Evangelism Methods
DiscipleshipOur goal should be to make
Christlike disciples in the nations.-Jesse C. Middendorf
The Discipling Process
What is a Disciple?1.A disciple is a
student.2.A disciple is a
steward.3.A disciple is a
servant.
How Do WeDevelop Disciples?
Step One: Understand Them
• What are they looking for?
• Am I needed?• Can I make friends
here?• Where do I fit in?
• Worship Service
• Space
Step Two: Prepare for them.
• Extra seating
• Welcome Center
• Information packets
• Relationship Building
• Spiritual Disciplines
• Lay Involvement
• Handling Responsibilities
• Fellowship
Step Three: Educate them.
1.Pursing Holiness
2.Private Worship
3.Public Worship4.Observing
Sacraments
5.Personal Witnessing
6.Personal Discipline7.Biblical
Stewardship
Disciplines of Every Follower of Christ
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8.Church Membership
Pastor’s Welcome
ClassWeek
1Vision
Week 2Confidence
Week 3Communication
Week 4
Family4 Weeks
Gifts Discovery
ClassWeek 1
Personality Profiles
Week 2Interest & Skills
Week 3Spiritual Gifts 1
Week 4Spiritual Gifts 2
4 Weeks
Discipleship
ClassWeek
1Beliefs
Week 2Core Values
Week 3Stewardship
Week 4Lay Ministry
4 Weeks
Class Schedule
WorshipWorship is the gospel in motion.
-Robert Webber
God Exalting Worship 1. Community Worship
2. Community Fellowship
3. Community Service
1.Lack of preparation
2. A spirit of unforgiveness
3. A critical attitude
4. A deceitful heart
Barriers to Worship
1.We do not need a building to worship.
2.There is no correct style of worship.
3.True worship answers the questions about God and life.
4.Worship is a powerful witness to the unchurched.
Facts About Worship
1. Identify the goal of the service.
2. Identify the message that will be communicated.
3. Identify the target audience that you want to reach.
Planning for Worship
StewardshipGiving is the result of an inspired
motive. -Melvin
Maxwell
Expectations of Today’s Givers
1.Givers want more say in where money goes.
2.Givers want to see results from their gifts.
3.Givers want to make a difference through their gifts.
Raising Up Generous Givers1.Stewardship
Education
1.Stewardship Education
2. Purposeful Motivation
3. Systematic Invitation4. Meaningful
Celebration
Raising Up Generous Givers
The
Church Planning Process
Ships of Ministry Selections (monthly)
Partnership Friendship Discipleship
Worship Stewardship
Vibrant Church Project
•The Christian Calendar Special Seasons
•Felt Needs.•Expositions/Preaching through a
book of the Bible.•Lectionary
Sermon Series(identify at least 12 topics)
The Vibrant Church
Yearly Planner•Ships of Ministry Emphasis•Sermon Plan•Events with a Purpose•Celebrations
Plan one unchurched event per quarter.
Events with a Purpose
Plan one per month.Celebrations