Mike Mazzalongo #3 - A Biblical Plan for Growth
Unlimited Growth: Every congregation has this potential.
A New Testament Pattern:
Restorationism Pattern Theology Spiritual Gyroscope
Restorationism Pattern Theology Strategy Goal Correction
God has provided a pattern for organization and the growth that results from it.
3.Church Organization & Growth There are many strategies but only one N.T. pattern.
Our goal is not just growth… It’s unlimited growth.
3.Church Organization & Growth There are many strategies but only one N.T. pattern. N.T. organization comes before growth.
God provides the organization that will be one… Of His design
God provides the organization that will be one… Of His design That will support any size church
God provides the organization that will be one… Of His design That will support any size church Adapt to any time or culture.
God provides the organization that will be one… Of His design That will support any size church Adapt to any time or culture. Geared for reproduction.
Unlimited Growth What God wants N.T. Pattern for Organization & GrowthHow to achieve it
1.Organize & train the church to function in the 5 areas of Biblical ministry. Unlimited Growth: 2 Main Principles
2.Growth is proportional to the church’s effectiveness in carrying out the 5 Biblical ministries. Unlimited Growth: 2 Main Principles
5 Biblical Ministries 1. Evangelism – Acts 2:14-41 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” - Acts 2:37
Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. - Acts 2:38
For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.” - Acts 2:39
And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation!” - Acts 2:40
So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. - Acts 2:41
1.Evangelism – Acts 2: Education – Acts 2:42a They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching… 5 Biblical Ministries
1.Evangelism – Acts 2: Education – Acts 2:42a 3. Fellowship – Acts 2:42b “…and to fellowship…” 5 Biblical Ministries
43 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; - Acts 2:43-44
Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, - Acts 2:46
1.Evangelism – Acts 2: Education – Acts 2:42a 3.Fellowship – Acts 2:42b 4. Worship – Acts 2:42c “…to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” 5 Biblical Ministries
1.Evangelism – Acts 2: Education – Acts 2:42a 3.Fellowship – Acts 2:42b 4.Worship – Acts 2:42c 5. Service – Acts 2:45 and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. 5 Biblical Ministries
praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. - Acts 2:47
Busy Preaching Focused on Teaching Provided Fellowship/Worship Led to Service Resulted in Growth
Ministry = Growth
Choctaw, OK % Canyon View, CA % Ville Emard, PQ % Choctaw, OK % Growth Stats
A. Effective & Simultaneous Two Key Ideas:
A. Effective & Simultaneous B. Ministry = Growth Two Key Ideas: