3. VIBRANT (adj.): Resounding life

4. VIBRANT Church Qualities of a Distinguishing

5. 1.They have intentional focus. 2.They are innovative & flexible. 3.They are more interested in inventing than copying. 4.They build healthy organizational systems.

6. 5.They are in touch with the surrounding culture. 6.They know how to disagree without being disagreeable. 7.They focus on the human hurts and spiritual hopes of people.

7. Immediate Steps to Become prayerfully diagnostic. VIBRANCY

8. Immediate Steps to Become prayerfully diagnostic. Overcome the obstacles. VIBRANCY

9. Growth Inhibitors for the 1.Leadership models 2.Grandma syndrome 3.Fellowship groups 4.Pastoral staff 5.Church facilities VIBRANT VIBRANT Church

10. Growth Inhibitors for the 6.Church finances 7.Ministry misplacement 8.Pastoral change 9.Size of community 10.Pastoral expectations VIBRANT VIBRANT Church

11. Immediate Steps to Become prayerfully diagnostic. Overcome the obstacles. Focus on God. VIBRANCY

12. FOCUS 1.Develop a mission statement. 2.Design a corporate vision statement. 3.Decide on core values. 4.Establish strategic priorities.

13. To Make Christ Like Disciples In The Nations MISSION

14. Transforming people, communities & nations VISION

15. Christian Holiness Missional VALUES

16. Meaningful Worship Theological Coherence Passionate Evangelism Intentional Discipleship Church Development Transformational Leadership Purposeful Compassion STRATEGIC PRIOROTIES

17. Church’s Health Cycle Model Where Does Your Ministry Stand? VIBRANT Strategy Goals Beliefs Vision Living in the past Questioning Polarization Decline

18. PARTNERSHIP Teamwork makes the dream work. -Tony Dungy

19. 1.Believers are called to minister. 2.Every believer is gifted by God in unique & specific ways. 3.One of the most significant roles of the pastor is in equipping the laity for ministry. PARTNERSHIP Launching a PARTNERSHIP With the Laity

20. 4.The church should be both a place for ministry “the church gathered”, as well as a base for ministry outside the church “the church scattered.” 5.Ministry is serving; it is love in action. PARTNERSHIP Launching a PARTNERSHIP With the Laity

21. 6.The church will not fully accomplish its mission in the world until laypersons are encouraged to find and fulfill their ministry. PARTNERSHIP Launching a PARTNERSHIP With the Laity

22. 1.Shared vision & values. 2.It’s Biblical. 3.It’s more effective. Why Build a MINISTRY TEAM?

23. PURPOSE PERSONALITY PASSION PLANS My MINISTRY PROFILE

24. S S PIRITUAL GIFTS H H EART FOR MINISTRY A A BILITY - GIFTEDNESS P P ERSONALITY E E XPERIENCE Source: Rick Warren

25. 1.Select and train a team leader. 2.Form a ministry action team. 3.Create vision & purpose. 4.Establish accountability lines. Launching a MINISTRY ACTION TEAM

26. 5.Develop realistic goals. 6.Empower and release. 7.Affirm and recognize. 8.Streamline the structure. Launching a MINISTRY ACTION TEAM

27. Serving God & His People with Excellence CHRIST CONGREGATION Lead Pastor Ministry Vision Team Staff Partnership Friendship Discipleship WorshipStewardship Converts *Educated *Equipped

28. FRIENDSHIP Instead of arguing for Christianity, try living it. Then see how many “fish” you can catch. -Tom Johnson

29. 1.Evangelism is a process of communication. 2.Evangelism produces spiritual life. 3.Evangelism meets needs. 4.Evangelism is sharing the good news. 5.Evangelism is only effective when a person enters a relationship with Christ. EVANGELISM Friendship EVANGELISM

30. 1.Prayer evangelism 2.Needs evangelism EVANGELISM Effective EVANGELISM Methods

31. FINDING THE UNCHURCHED Answer these four questions with the information indicated & you’ll be more successful in marketing the church. EVALUATION CREATIVITY M 1 2 3 4 Who are our neighbors? DEMO & GEODEMOGRAPHICS What’s on their minds? PSYCHOGRAPHICS MEDIA DATA: Where can they be reached? What are their interests? PERSONAL DATA

32. 1.Prayer evangelism 2.Needs evangelism 3.Relationship evangelism EVANGELISM Effective EVANGELISM Methods

33. YOU Friend CIRCLE OF FRIENDS The ABCs Networking Plan

34. 1.Prayer evangelism 2.Needs evangelism 3.Relationship evangelism 4.Event evangelism EVANGELISM Effective EVANGELISM Methods

35. 5.Deeds evangelism 6.Media evangelism 7.Worship evangelism 8.Church planting EVANGELISM Effective EVANGELISM Methods

36. DISCIPLESHIP Our goal should be to make Christlike disciples in the nations. -Jesse C. Middendorf

37. DISCIPLING Process The

38. 1.A disciple is a student. 2.A disciple is a steward. 3.A disciple is a servant. DISCIPLE What is a DISCIPLE ?

39. 8 Disciplines of Every Follower of Christ 1.Pursuing holiness 2.Private worship 3.Public worship 4.Observing sacraments

40. 8 Disciplines of Every Follower of Christ 5.Personal witnessing 6.Personal discipline 7.Biblical stewardship 8.Church membership

41. Class Schedule 4 Weeks Pastor’s Welcome Class Week 1: Vision Week 2: Confidence Week 3: Communication Week 4: Family 4 Weeks 4 Weeks Gifts Discovery Class Week 1: Personality Profiles Week 2: Interest & Skills Week 3: Spiritual Gifts 1 Week 4: Spiritual Gifts 2 Discipleship Class Week 1: Beliefs Week 2: Core Values Week 3: Stewardship Week 4: Lay Ministry

42. WORSHIP Worship is the gospel in motion. -Robert Webber

43. 1.Community worship 2.Community fellowship 3.Community service WORSHIP God Exalting WORSHIP

44. 1.Lack of prayer. 2.Limited Biblical knowledge. 3.Wrong attitudes. 4.A deceitful heart. 5.A spirit of unforgiveness. WORSHIP HINDERANCES

45. 1.We do not need a building to worship. 2.There is no correct style of worship. 3.True worship answers the questions about God and life. 4.Worship is a powerful witness to the unchurched. WORSHIP Insights About WORSHIP

46. 1.Identify the goal of the service. 2.Identify the message that will be communicated. 3.Identify the target audience that you want to reach. WORSHIP Planning for WORSHIP

47. STEWARDSHIP Giving is the result of an inspired motive. -Melvin Maxwell

48. 1.History of entitlement. 2.Culture of scarcity. 3.Attitude of materialism. 4.Feelings of doubt. BARRIERS TO DONOR GENEROSITY

49. 5. Absence of teaching. 6. Spirit of indifference. 7. Pattern of abuse. BARRIERS TO GENEROSITY

50. 1.Stewardship education. 2.Purposeful motivation. 3.Systematic invitation. 4.Meaningful celebration. Raising up GENEROUS GIVERS