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Beyond 200 Mini Conference
Beyond The Theory
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Why the 200 Barrier? Fundamental change in the character of the church
From family to organisation Relationally: Once a group is bigger that 150 people it becomes impossible for most people to know, or know of, everybody in the group. Structurally: Once a group is bigger that 150 people it becomes impossible for most people to know what is happening in every ministry.
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How to Break the 200 Barrier
1. Create a Vision of Growth Create the expectation for growth Relational implications Structural implications “Because we are going to have more people in the church we will need to …” What can we do at our church to create a vision of growth?
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How To Break the 200 Barrier
2. Move from a Shepherd to Rancher Style of Leadership
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How to Break the 200 Barrier
Shepherd Pastors Rancher Pastors Primary caregiver to congregation Driven by expectation Emphasis on doing Involved in everything Doing what needs to be done Primary caregiver to leaders (who care for the congregation) Driven by purpose Emphasis on empowering Involved in some things Doing what no one else can do Are we willing for this change to occur? How can we make sure it happens?
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How to Break the 200 Barrier
3. Build Around Small Groups Compensates for loss of congregational intimacy Home groups, team-based ministry groups etc. Cell and celebration The church must develop more leaders to break the 200 barrier. What can we do at our church to see this happen? Staffing
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How To Break the 200 Barrier
4. Build Capacity The 80% rule The unseen inhibiters: Children’s ministry Parking # car parks = congregation/2.5 x 18m2 Building cost per 1m2 (per seat)? >$2000 per m2 Multiple services What do we need to do to build capacity?
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