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Becoming All God Wants You To Be. Mark 4:26-29. The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed… t he seed sprouts and grows … a ll by itself the soil produces grain … as soon as the grain is ripe he puts the sickle to it. 1 Corinthians 3:6. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it,
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Mark 4:26-29 The 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.
1 Corinthians 3:6 Iplanted the seed, Apolloswatered it, but Godmade it grow.
Growing Healthy Churches • God gives the growth • “All by itself” • Our responsibility: • to create the growth environment
What is the Growth Environment in a Church? • 1,000 churches • 32 countries • 18 languages • 5 continents
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 • EffectiveStructures • Inspiring Worship • Holistic Small Groups
8 Quality Characteristics • Empowering Leadership • Gift-based Ministry • Passionate Spirituality • EffectiveStructures • Inspiring Worship • Holistic Small Groups • Need-oriented Outreach
8 Quality Characteristics • Empowering Leadership • Gift-based Ministry • Passionate Spirituality • EffectiveStructures • Inspiring Worship • Holistic Small Groups • Need-oriented Outreach • Loving Relationships
Developing the Qualities • Regular survey of the 8 Quality Characteristics • objective • detailed
Developing the Qualities • Regular survey of the 8 quality characteristics • Positive action to improve the qualities (i.e. creating the environment for growth!) • 3 bullet points for action
Developing the Qualities • Regular survey of the 8 quality characteristics • Positive action to improve the qualities (i.e. creating the environment for growth!) • Mentors working to support the process
Ephesian 4:16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.