Biblical Church Practice The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process Church Culture Biblical Principles Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Church Practice Kingdom Results Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47 Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 Evangelism Discipleship Ministry Fellowship Worship Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8

Biblical Church Practice The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process Church Culture Biblical Principles Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Church Practice Kingdom Results Open Groups Acts 17:10-12 Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47 Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 Evangelism Discipleship Ministry Fellowship Worship Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8

CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY Open Groups A Church Practice strategy that exists to lead people to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and to build on-mission Christians by engaging people in foundational evangelism, discipleship, ministry, fellowship, and worship through ongoing, evangelistic Bible study units.

Biblical Church Practice The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process Church Culture Biblical Principles Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Church Practice Kingdom Results Open Groups Acts 17:10-12 Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47 Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 Evangelism Discipleship Ministry Fellowship Worship Corporate Worship Acts 2:46-47 Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8

CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY Corporate Worship A Church Practice strategy that exists to celebrate God’s grace and mercy, to proclaim God’s truth, and to evangelize the lost. This occurs in an atmosphere of encountering the presence, holiness, and revelation of Almighty God. The corporate worship service is an open gathering of believers and unbelievers. It becomes another entry point for unbelievers into the church.

Biblical Church Practice The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process Church Culture Biblical Principles Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Church Practice Kingdom Results Open Groups Acts 17:10-12 Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47 Closed Groups Acts 18:24-28 Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 Evangelism Discipleship Ministry Fellowship Worship Corporate Worship Acts 2:46-47 Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8

CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY Closed Group A Church Practice strategy that exists to build kingdom leaders and to equip believers to serve by engaging people in discipleship that moves them toward spiritual transformation.

Biblical Church Practice The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process Church Culture Biblical Principles Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Church Practice Kingdom Results Open Groups Acts 17:10-12 Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47 Closed Groups Acts 18:24-28 Ministry Teams Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 Evangelism Discipleship Ministry Fellowship Worship Corporate Worship Acts 2:46-47 Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8

CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY Ministry Teams A Church Practice strategy that exists to build up the body of Christ to accomplish the work of service within the church and to be involved in missions outside the church through new or existing kingdom units.

Multiplying Ministries The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process Church Culture Biblical Principles Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Church Practice Kingdom Results Open Groups Acts 17:10-12 Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47 Closed Groups Acts 18:24-28 Ministry Teams Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 Evangelism Discipleship Ministry Fellowship Worship Corporate Worship Acts 2:46-47 Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8 Making Disciples Maturing Believers Multiplying Ministries In Ministry Lost

The Kingdom-focused church intentionally helps believers mature as Christians.

CHURCH PRACTICE Corporate Worship Ministry Teams Closed Groups Believer Lost Closed Groups Open Groups

CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Corporate Worship Closed Groups Ministry Teams Lost Believer

CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Entry Point Open Groups Corporate Worship Closed Groups Ministry Teams Entry Point Lost Believer Entry Point

CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Entry Point Open Groups Entry Point Lost Believer Ministry Teams Closed Groups Corporate Worship Entry Point

CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Entry Point Open Groups Corporate Worship Closed Groups Ministry Teams Entry Point Lost Believer Entry Point

Trusts Christ and is saved. CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Corporate Worship Closed Groups Ministry Teams Trusts Christ and is saved. Lost

Begins the maturing process CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Corporate Worship Closed Groups Ministry Teams Begins the maturing process New believer

The Kingdom-focused church intentionally evangelizes the lost.

MAP ILLUSTRATIONS 1. Size – indicates # of people impacted 2. Connecting lines – indicate intentional cooperation between strategies 3. Dotted line shapes – indicate an intentional focus on reaching unbelievers 4. Solid line shapes – indicate a primary focus on believers Connectedness Balance

CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Corporate Worship

CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Corporate Worship

CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Corporate Worship

CHURCH 1 CHURCH 2 1. List one strength. 2. List one need/concern. 3. List one solution.