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2. Tools Getting Practical Getting Practical Partnering with God Partnering with God BIOTIC PRINCIPLES BIOTIC PRINCIPLES Introducing Biotic Principles Introducing Biotic Principles Please select 1 of the 4 2

4. Introducing… They’re friendlier than I expected Back to Main Menu 4

5. Growing the Kingdom of God “The kingdom of God is like a farmer who casts seed upon the ground; and goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts up and grows - how, he himself does not know. The earth produces crops ; first the blade, then the head and then the mature grain in the head.” Mark 4:26-28 “The kingdom of God is like a farmer who casts seed upon the ground; and goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts up and grows - how, he himself does not know. The earth produces crops ; first the blade, then the head and then the mature grain in the head.” Mark 4:26-28 all by itself 5

6. Only God can bring life and growth …the seed sprouts up and grows - how, the farmer does not know We have a part to play …casts seed upon the ground Growing the Kingdom of God all by itself growth 6

7. We have a part to play Only God can bring life and growth For ‘all by itself’ growth, we must do our part in harmony with how God does His part all by itself growth Growing the Kingdom of God 7

8. Biotic = Life Biotic Principles Christian Schwarz calls them Research shows these natural principles are at work in healthy, growing churches Scripture tells us the church is also a living organism In nature, God uses natural principles to grow healthy organisms How does God grow organisms 8

9. Functionality Symbiosis Multi-usage The Biotic Principles Interdependence Multiplication Energy Transformation 9

10. The Quality Characteristics & the Biotics How the Quality Characteristics are developed What a church needs to develop Quality Characteristics Biotic Principles Example: Leadership according to = Leadership Example: Leadership according to = Leadership Biotic Principles Empowering 10

11. The secret to the Biotics The secret in beginning to understand and apply the Biotic Principles is learning to recognize where they are already operating The secret in beginning to understand and apply the Biotic Principles is learning to recognize where they are already operating 11

12. You have seen them working in nature and in the world Observing the Biotics in everyday life Your body operates according to them You have applied them in the church to some degree even if you have called them by other names 12 Tools

13. Any decision in one area of church life will impact, for good or ill, others in the long term - No ministry is an island Interdependence Every decision is having long term growth benefits for every part of church life it impacts Concept Connect people and ministries Application ‘All by itself’ growth result Assess likely impacts 13

14. Interdependence The African Elephant Reserve Taking different medications The guest evangelist Nature The World The Church 14

15. For sustainable healthy growth, like must produce like Multiplication Reproduce for ongoing life Every disciple, ministry, program, activity and group is reproducing itself …at every level of church life Concept Application ‘All by itself’ growth result 15

16. Multiplication Reproduction of trees Cell reproduction Disciples making disciples making disciples Small group multiplication Nature The Church 16

17. All energy in the church is directed towards generating healthy growth Energy Transformation Identify all energy The church is focusing all available energy and resources effectively on generating healthy growth Harness that energy Direct the energy for growth Concept Application ‘All by itself’ growth result 17

18. Energy Transformation Redirecting resistance towards growth Jesus at the Last Supper Surfing Metabolism Nature The World The Church 18

19. Energy invested ensures ministries, programs and groups become self-sustaining Multi-usage Produce resources with multiple uses Every part of church life is progressively developing its own resources and becoming self-sufficient Promote resource independence Concept Application ‘All by itself’ growth result 19

20. Multi-usage Nutrients Leaves Nutrients Discipler Disciple Discipler Counseling Nature The Church 20

21. Fostering win-win relationships for mutual benefit Fostering win-win relationships for mutual benefit Symbiosis Encourage diversity Diverse ministries and individuals are actively working together for mutual benefit and overall healthy church growth Generate active cooperation Concept Application ‘All by itself’ growth result 21

22. Symbiosis Food courts Complementary gifts & ministries Old tree Lichen Nature The World The Church 22

23. The quality is measured by examining the fruit Functionality Know each ministry’s purpose Every area of church life is consistently contributing to the healthy growth of the church in a tangible way Set measurable growth outcomes Concept Application ‘All by itself’ growth result 23 Review regularly

24. Functionality Pruning Refocusing or ending a program Bypass ‘Partnering with God’ Nature The Church Shedding of branches 24

27. 27 Back to Main Menu Partnering with God in growing a healthy church

28. “The kingdom of God is like a farmer who casts seed upon the ground; and goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts up and grows - how, he himself does not know. The earth produces crops ; first the blade, then the head and then the mature grain in the head.” Mark 4:26-28 “The kingdom of God is like a farmer who casts seed upon the ground; and goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts up and grows - how, he himself does not know. The earth produces crops ; first the blade, then the head and then the mature grain in the head.” Mark 4:26-28 all by itself Partnering with God in growing a healthy church 28

29. Partnering with God in growing a healthy church We have a part to play God has a part to play all by itself growth Applying the Biotic Principles to the Quality Characteristics Applying the Biotic Principles to the Quality Characteristics Our part 29

30. A potted plant 30

31. Interaction promotes ‘all by itself’ growth organizational pole organic pole stimulates stimulates produces Only God can do We can influence BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar Organism A potted plant 31

33. Organism organizational pole organic pole stimulates produces The human body BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar 33

34. Organism produces stimulates produces stimulates organizational pole organic pole Remove the organizational pole Cancer The human body BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar 34

35. Organism organizational pole stimulates produces stimulates organic pole Remove the organic pole Robot The human body BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar 35

37. Organism organizational pole organic pole stimulates produces The church BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar 37

38. Organism stimulates produces stimulates organizational pole organic pole If the role of the organizational pole is ignored The church BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar “It’s all up to God!” mentality “It’s all up to God!” mentality Spiritualistic BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar 38

39. Organism organizational pole stimulates produces stimulates organic pole If the role of the organic pole is ignored The church BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality Institutionalistic BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar 39

40. BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar Organism stimulates produces organizational pole organic pole Many churches are a hybrid mix of these 2 positions The church “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality Institutionalistic “It’s all up to God!” mentality “It’s all up to God!” mentality Spiritualistic 40

41. BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar Organism stimulates stimulates produces organizational pole organic pole The remedy for both positions is the bipolar position The church Institutionalistic “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality Spiritualistic “It’s all up to God!” mentality “It’s all up to God!” mentality 41

42. “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality Institutionalistic BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar “It’s all up to God!” mentality “It’s all up to God!” mentality Spiritualistic “It’s all up to God!” mentality “It’s all up to God!” mentality Spiritualistic Organism stimulates produces organizational pole organic pole The remedy for both positions is the bipolar position The church 42

43. Only God can do We can influence BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar Organism stimulates produces organizational pole organic pole Biotics progressively bring the organizational pole into harmony with the organic pole… The church 43

44. BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar Organism stimulates produces organizational pole organic pole …removing barriers to healthy ‘all by itself’ growth The church Only God can do We can influence 44

46. Organism strong organizational pole organic pole poor stimulation poor stimulation minimal results produced “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality “It’s all up to God!” mentality “It’s all up to God!” mentality Poor Functional Structures Chaotic Structures Rigid Structures For example- When the organizational pole of a church is minimally influenced by Biotic Principles… organic pole 46 BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar

47. BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar organic pole Organism When the organizational pole is influenced to a greater extent by Biotic Principles… improved stimulation increasing results produced weaker Improved Functional Structures “It’s all up to God!” mentality “It’s all up to God!” mentality Chaotic Structures “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality Rigid Structures organizational pole 47

48. BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar BipolarBipolar Organism healthy stimulation significant results produced organic pole very weak When the organizational pole is strongly influenced by Biotic Principles… organizational pole Healthy Functional Structures “It’s all up to God!” mentality “It’s all up to God!” mentality Chaotic Structures “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality “That’s just the way we do it!” mentality Rigid Structures organic pole 48

49. Our part in growing a healthy Church the church as an organism which you help to grow - not just an organization you build Know the Biotic Principles consistently and continuously to the Quality Characteristics until they operate ‘automatically’ in the life of the church Apply a healthy church producing lasting ‘all by itself’ growth Become 49

52. Getting Practical Back to Main Menu 52

53. made according to Biotic Principles promote healthy resulting in the most effective use of made according to Biotic Principles promote healthy resulting in the most effective use of Resources ‘all by itself’ growth Decisions & Resources Decisions Biotic Decision ‘all by itself’ growthResources 53

54. Negative resources Conflict energy Resistance to change Criticism Ideas from ‘left field’ Hardships Outside influences Anyone or anything capable of contributing to the growth of the church Positive resources Prayer Life experience Spiritual Gifts Encouragement Ministries Groups Events Material resources What do we mean by ? Resources Examples- 54

55. ‘all by itself’ growth Decisions using Biotic Principles Decisions without Biotic Principles Biotic decision making Resources 55

57. Applying the Biotic Principles addresses two complementary issues: Applying Biotic Principles Learning to make better and better using the Biotic Principles Learning to make better and better using the Biotic Principles Decisions Allocating more and more effectively Allocating more and more effectively Resources 57

58. Scenario: Example Scenario Minimum Factor: A person comes to the church leadership with a good idea for an outreach ministry. Evangelistic activity is needed. The leadership is faced with two key issues: What will be required? Resources What have to be made about getting this ministry going? Decisions Empowering Leadership 58

59. A Common Response: Example Scenario The leadership makes the following decisions: The ministry is or a good idea needed The proposal is because someone is volunteering and it fits within the overall vision of the church probably from the Lord The person will be to- start the ministry recruit people to it spend any finances allocated to them delegated authority Minimum Factor: Empowering Leadership 59

60. Example Scenario The person will be to- keep to the proposal submitted report back on progress avoid upsetting anyone else hold to their budget requested The to- pray for the ministry support it with some agreed upon finances encourage others to support it leadership itself will commit The leadership makes the following decisions: Minimum Factor: Empowering Leadership A Common Response: 60

61. The Question: Example Scenario Interdependenc e Multiplicatio n E. Transformation Multi-usage Symbiosis Functionality How do you tell if this response is truly Leadership which will promote healthygrowth? Empowering ‘all by itself’ Minimum Factor: Empowering Leadership 61

62. Sample Test Questions: Example Scenario What impact will launching this ministry have on other ministries in the church? End Interdependence Will that impact be a good one over the long term for every ministry it impacts? How? Guide Question s Decisio n Diagra m Multiplicatio n E. Transformation Multi-usage Symbiosis Functionality Minimum Factor: Empowering Leadership 62

63. Example Scenario How will this ministry reproduce itself? For example- What plans are in place for it to raise up new leadership? How will “disciple-making” disciples be made? Multiplication Guide Question s Decisio n Diagra m End Interdependenc e E. Transformation Multi-usage Symbiosis Functionality Minimum Factor: Empowering Leadership Sample Test Questions: 63

64. Example Scenario What ‘energy’ (positive and negative) will be generated by this ministry? Energy Transformation How will that energy be harnessed? Guide Question s Decisio n Diagra m End Interdependenc e Multiplicatio n Multi-usage Symbiosis Functionality Minimum Factor: Empowering Leadership Sample Test Questions: 64

65. Example Scenario What additional uses can there be for the resources utilized for this ministry? Multi-usage How will this ministry develop enough of its own resources that it ultimately doesn’t need external resourcing? Guide Question s Decisio n Diagra m End Interdependenc e Multiplicatio n E. Transformation Symbiosis Functionality Minimum Factor: Empowering Leadership Sample Test Questions: 65

66. Example Scenario What other ministries would benefit from working with this ministry, and vice versa? How? Symbiosis How will working together be actively encouraged? Guide Question s Decisio n Diagra m End Interdependenc e Multiplicatio n E. Transformation Multi-usage Functionality Minimum Factor: Empowering Leadership Sample Test Questions: 66

67. Example Scenario Who will be ultimately responsible for this ministry achieving these goals in a tangible way? Functionality What measurable growth outcomes/goals have been agreed on along with dates for review? Guide Question s Decisio n Diagra m End Interdependenc e Multiplicatio n E. Transformation Multi-usage Symbiosis Minimum Factor: Empowering Leadership Sample Test Questions: 67

69. What does all this amount to? Example Scenario This ministry will contribute to the church achieving healthy growth because- ‘all by itself’ Impacting positively on all areas (Interdependence) Growing and reproducing itself (Multiplication) Using all energy effectively to achieve its goals (Energy Transformation) Becoming increasingly self sufficient (Multi-usage) Partnering with other ministries for mutual growth (Symbiosis) Fulfilling its purpose and being held accountable (Functionality) Minimum Factor: Empowering Leadership 69

70. Summary: Decisions & Resources made according to Biotic Principles promote healthy resulting in the most effective use of made according to Biotic Principles promote healthy resulting in the most effective use of Decisions Resources ‘all by itself’ growth Biotic Decision ‘all by itself’ growthResources 70

73. ExplanationExamples Guide Questions Decision Diagrams Functionality Symbiosis Multi-usage Tools Interdependence Multiplication Energy Transformation Back to Main Menu 73 Back to Introducing Biotic Principles

75. Interdependence Guide questions Are the inevitable long term effects of this beneficial for all the areas of the church organism impacted by it? Decision How will we utilize our more effectively to achieve this outcome? Resources Decisio n Diagra m Sample Test Questions 75

76. Long-term positive impact on other areas of church life Long-term negative impact on other areas of church life Non-Interdependent Decision Interdependence   ResourcesGrowth Result ResourcesGrowth Result Remedial Resources Interdependent Decision + +   Sample Test Questions Guide Question s 76

77. How will we utilize our more effectively so that this decision will produce results which multiply indefinitely? Multiplication How will this actively contribute to the multiplication of the disciples, ministries, programs and groups affected by it? Decision Resources Guide questions Sample Test Questions Decisio n Diagra m 77

78. Multiplication Resources Non-Multiplying Decision Multiplying Decision Growth Result     + + + + Sample Test Questions Guide Question s 78

79. Energy Transformation Does this consider how all available energy (positive and negative) will be directed for stimulating growth? Guide questions How will we focus the unharnessed toward achieving the desired outcome? Decision Resources Sample Test Questions Decisio n Diagra m 79

80. Energy Transformation AND   Resources Unused Positive Resources Growth Result Non-Energy Transforming Decision Energy Transforming Decision Negative Resources Unused Positive Resources Growth Result Resources Combative Resources + +   Negative Resources Sample Test Questions Guide Question s 80

81. Multi-usage How will the outcomes of this lead this ministry, program or activity to become increasingly self-sustaining? How will the outcomes of this lead this ministry, program or activity to become increasingly self-sustaining? Guide questions What will this ministry, program or activity develop for its ongoing growth? Decision Resources Sample Test Questions Decisio n Diagra m 81

82.   ResourcesGrowth Result Multi-usage ResourcesGrowth Result   Non-Multi-use Decision Multi-use Decision Sample Test Questions Guide Question s 82

83. Symbiosis How does this actively promote cooperation between diverse groups and individuals in the church to achieve their healthy growth? Guide questions What diversewill be brought together in a mutually beneficial way? How will that be done? What diversewill be brought together in a mutually beneficial way? How will that be done? Decision Resources Sample Test Questions Decisio n Diagra m 83

84. Symbiosis   Resources Growth Result Resources   Non-Symbiotic Decision Symbiotic Decision Growth Result Sample Test Questions Guide Question s 84

85. Functionality What measurable statement of purpose -promoting healthy growth- is included in this ? What measurable statement of purpose -promoting healthy growth- is included in this ? Guide questions How will the leadership continue to ensure that the allocated are effectively contributing to healthy growth? How will the leadership continue to ensure that the allocated are effectively contributing to healthy growth? Decision Resources Sample Test Questions Decisio n Diagra m 85

86. Functionality   or Growth Result Resources Growth ResultResources Non-Functional Decision Functional Decision   Sample Test Questions Guide Question s 86

87. Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Example s Tool Men u Any decision in one area of church life will impact, for good or ill, others in the long term - No ministry is an island Interdependence Every decision is having long term growth benefits for every part of church life it impacts Concept Connect people and ministries Application ‘All by itself’ growth result Assess likely impacts 87

88. Interdependence Tool Men u The African Elephant Reserve Taking different medications The guest evangelist Nature The World The Church Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Explanatio n 88

89. Tool Men u Interdependence Guide questions Are the inevitable long term effects of this beneficial for all the areas of the church organism impacted by it? Decision How will we utilize our more effectively to achieve this outcome? Resources Decisio n Diagra m Example s Explanatio n 89

90. Tool Men u Long-term positive impact on other areas of church life Long-term negative impact on other areas of church life Non-Interdependent Decision Interdependence   ResourcesGrowth Result ResourcesGrowth Result Remedial Resources Interdependent Decision + +   Guide Question s Example s Explanatio n 90

91. Multiplication Tool Men u Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Example s For sustainable healthy growth, like must produce like Reproduce for ongoing life Every disciple, ministry, program, activity and group is reproducing itself ………at every level of church life Concept Application ‘All by itself’ growth result 91

92. Multiplication Tool Men u Reproduction of trees Cell reproduction Disciples making disciples making disciples Small group multiplication Nature The Church Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Explanatio n 92

93. Tool Men u How will we utilize our more effectively so that this decision will produce results which multiply indefinitely? Multiplication How will this actively contribute to the multiplication of the disciples, ministries, programs and groups affected by it? Decision Resources Guide questions Decisio n Diagra m Example s Explanatio n 93

94. Tool Men u Multiplication Resources Non-Multiplying Decision Multiplying Decision Growth Result     + + + + Guide Question s Example s Explanatio n 94

95. Tool Men u Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Example s All energy in the church is directed towards generating healthy growth Energy Transformation Identify all energy The church is focusing all available energy and resources effectively on generating healthy growth Harness that energy Direct the energy for growth Concept Application ‘All by itself’ growth result 95

96. Tool Men u Energy Transformation Redirecting resistance towards growth Jesus at the Last Supper Surfing Metabolism Nature The World The Church Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Explanatio n 96

97. Tool Men u Energy Transformation Does this consider how all available energy (positive and negative) will be directed for stimulating growth? Guide questions How will we focus the unharnessed toward achieving the desired outcome? Decision Resources Decisio n Diagra m Example s Explanatio n 97

98. Tool Men u Energy Transformation AND   Resources Unused Positive Resources Growth Result Non-Energy Transforming Decision Energy Transforming Decision Negative Resources Unused Positive Resources Growth Result Resources Combative Resources + +   Negative Resources Guide Question s Example s Explanatio n 98

99. Tool Men u Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Example s Energy invested ensures ministries, programs and groups become self-sustaining Multi-usage Produce resources with multiple uses Every part of church life is progressively developing its own resources and becoming self-sufficient Promote resource independence Concept Application ‘All by itself’ growth result 99

100. Multi-usage Tool Men u Nutrients Leaves Nutrients Discipler Disciple Discipler Counseling Nature The Church Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Explanatio n 100

101. Tool Men u Multi-usage How will the outcomes of this lead this ministry, program or activity to become increasingly self-sustaining? How will the outcomes of this lead this ministry, program or activity to become increasingly self-sustaining? Guide questions What will this ministry, program or activity develop for its ongoing growth? Decision Resources Decisio n Diagra m Example s Explanatio n 101

102. Tool Men u   ResourcesGrowth Result Multi-usage ResourcesGrowth Result   Non-Multi-use Decision Multi-use Decision Guide Question s Example s Explanatio n 102

103. Tool Men u Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Example s Fostering win-win relationships for mutual benefit Fostering win-win relationships for mutual benefit Symbiosis Encourage diversity Diverse ministries and individuals are actively working together for mutual benefit and overall healthy Church growth Generate active cooperation Concept Application ‘All by itself’ growth result 103

104. Symbiosis Tool Men u Food courts Complementary gifts & ministries Old tree Lichen Nature The World The Church Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Explanatio n 104

105. Tool Men u Symbiosis How does this actively promote cooperation between diverse groups and individuals in the church to achieve their healthy growth? Guide questions What diversewill be brought together in a mutually beneficial way? How will that be done? What diversewill be brought together in a mutually beneficial way? How will that be done? Decision Resources Decisio n Diagra m Example s Explanatio n 105

106. Tool Men u Guide Question s Example s Explanatio n 106 Symbiosis   Resources Growth Result Resources   Non-Symbiotic Decision Symbiotic Decision Growth Result

107. Tool Men u Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Example s The quality is measured by examining the fruit Functionality Know each ministry’s purpose Every area of church life is consistently contributing to the healthy growth of the church in a tangible way Set measurable growth outcomes Concept Application ‘All by itself’ growth result 107 Review regularly

108. Functionality Tool Men u Pruning Refocusing or ending a program Nature The Church Shedding of branches Decisio n Diagra m Guide Question s Explanatio n 108

109. Tool Men u Functionality What measurable statement of purpose -promoting healthy growth- is included in this ? What measurable statement of purpose -promoting healthy growth- is included in this ? Guide questions How will the leadership continue to ensure that the allocated are effectively contributing to healthy growth? How will the leadership continue to ensure that the allocated are effectively contributing to healthy growth? Decision Resources Decisio n Diagra m Example s Explanatio n 109

110. Tool Men u Functionality   or Growth Result Resources Growth ResultResources Non-Functional Decision Functional Decision   Guide Question s Example s Explanatio n 110