1. Part 12: Unbalanced Churches, Dysfunctional Churches
The Church…
…and your part in it.
Part 12: Unbalanced Churches, Dysfunctional Churches

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3. How do they do that?
Why do the do that?
The Body of Christ!

4. Ephesians 4: 13… we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

5. Ephesians 4: 13… we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

6. Ephesians 4: 13… we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, growing into a mature man with a stature measured by Christ’s fullness.

7. 15… speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into Him who is the head - Christ. 16From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.

8. 15… speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into Him who is the head - Christ. 16From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.

9. 15… speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into Him who is the head - Christ. 16From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.

10. 15… speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into Him who is the head - Christ. 16From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.

11. 15… speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into Him who is the head - Christ. 16From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.

12. Ephesians 4: 11… He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ…

13. Ephesians 4: 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ…

14. Ephesians 4: 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ…

15. Ephesians 4: 11And He personally gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, 12for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ…

16. APEST!
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Shepherds
Teachers

17. APEST!
Apostles are pioneers who like to “do it new”. They tend to be focused externally, think creatively, develop new approaches to outreach, and take calculated risks. They yearn to see the kingdom expanded. To them, Church is all about being SENT.

18. APEST!
Prophets are investigators who like to “do it better”. They tend to be focused on truth, draw near to the heart of God, think analytically, evaluate better and more correct ways of functioning, and question the status quo. They yearn for discernment. To them, Church is all about being HOLY.

19. APEST!
Evangelists are recruiters who like to “do it now”. They tend to be focused externally, act passionately, persuade non-believers to accept Christ and believers to share their faith, and focus on achievement. They yearn to see lives changed. To them, Church is all about being SAVED.

20. APEST!
Shepherds are care-givers who like to “do it together”. They tend to be focused internally, build relationships, disciple or integrate others into the group, and focus on involvement. They yearn for teamwork. To them, Church is all about COMMUNITY.

21. APEST!
Teachers are establishers who like to “do it right”. They tend to be focused internally, think in terms of structure, train or instruct others to integrate truth into life, and organize processes for maximum efficiency. They yearn for competency and consistency. To them, Church is all about TRUTH.

22. APEST!
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Shepherds
Teachers

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