Becoming All God Wants Us To Be NCD Introduction Becoming All God Wants Us To Be
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.
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 Churches God gives the growth “All by itself” Our responsibility: to create the growth environment
The Growth Environment What church growth principles are true, 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 Reflect Plan Act
Minimum Factor Principle
Ephesian 4:16 From 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.