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The Journey

Discover the Willow Creek Model, a comprehensive approach developed over 30 years that has engaged 1,000 churches and 250,000 people in deepening their faith. This model reveals key insights into spiritual growth, highlighting that mere church attendance does not equate to discipleship. The emphasis is on reflecting on Scripture, fostering genuine relationships with Jesus, and understanding the Bible better. Effective spiritual leadership practices nurture church communities, facilitating transformative worship experiences and encouraging individual responsibility for spiritual growth.

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The Journey

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  1. The Journey

  2. The willow creek model Christ Encounters Christ Followers

  3. The willow creek model Christ Encounters Christ Followers 30 years

  4. Reveal - move • 1000 Churches • 250,000 people (pastors and laity) • 4 years

  5. Results • It is possible to measure spiritual growth • church activities do not predict or drive long-term spiritual growth • Lots of apathetic nonbelievers who attend church are unlikely to ever accept Christ • Even the most devoted Christians fall far short of living out the mandates of Christ • Nothing has a greater impact on spiritual growth than reflection on scripture • Spiritual stalled or dissatisfied people account for one out of four church congregants • No is no “killer app” for spiritual growth • Leadership matters

  6. Results • 4 groups of people • Exploring Christ • Growing in Christ • Close to Christ • Christ-centred. Journey toward Wholeness in Jesus

  7. Move • Exploring a relationship with Jesus -- I’m a seeker • Growing in relationship with Jesus -- I’m a Christ-follower • A close relationship with Jesus - I’m a disciple • Jesus the central relationship in my life - I am a Jesus-centred, others-oriented disciple Journey toward Wholeness in Jesus

  8. Exploring a relationship with Jesus I’m a seeker • Help developing relationship with Jesus • Compelling worship experiences • A feeling of belonging • Help to understand the bible better • Church leaders who model and reinforce how to grow in Jesus

  9. Growing in relationship with Jesus I’m a Jesus-follower • Help developing relationship with Jesus • Help to understand the bible better • Church leaders who model and reinforce how to grow • Compelling worship experiences • Challenge to grow and take next steps

  10. A close relationship with Jesus I’m an active disciple • Help to understand the bible better • Help developing relationship with Jesus • Church leaders who model and reinforce how to grow • Challenge to grow and take next steps • Encourage to take person responsibility for growth

  11. Jesus is the central relationship in my lifeI’m a Jesus-centred, others-oriented disciple • Help in understanding the bible better • Help develop relationship with Jesus • Church leaders who model and reinforce how to grow • Challenge to grow and take next steps • Encouragement to take personal responsibility for growth

  12. Spiritual leadership4 best practices • They get people moving on a path • The embed the bible in everything • Create ownership • They pastor their local community

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