1. Dr. Stan Toler

2. (adj.): Resounding life

3. Distinguishing Qualities of a Church

4. Distinguishing Qualities of a Vibrant Church They have intentional focus. They are innovative & flexible. They are more interested in inventing than copying. They build healthy organizational systems.

5. Distinguishing Qualities of a Vibrant Church They are in touch with the surrounding culture. They know how to disagree without being disagreeable. They focus on human hurt & spiritual hopes of people.

6. Become Prayerfully Diagnostic

7. Overcome Obstacles

8. Growth Inhibitors for the Vibrant Church Leadership Models Grandma Syndrome Fellowship Groups Pastoral Staff Church Facilities

9. Growth Inhibitors for the Vibrant Church Church Finances Ministry Misplacement Pastoral Change Size of Community Pastoral Expectations

10. 1. Position they have to. Source: John C. Maxwell 5 Levels of Leadership People will follow you because...

11. 2. Permission they want to. Source: John C. Maxwell 5 Levels of Leadership People will follow you because...

12. 3. Production what you have done for the organization. Source: John C. Maxwell 5 Levels of Leadership People will follow you because...

13. 4. People Development what you have done for them. Source: John C. Maxwell 5 Levels of Leadership People will follow you because...

14. Source: John C. Maxwell 5. Pinnacle who you are & what you represent. 5 Levels of Leadership People will follow you because...

15. Become Prayerfully Diagnostic Overcome The Obstacles Focus on God

16. 1.Develop a Mission Statement Focus

17. To make Christlike disciples in the nations. Mission

18. 1. Develop a Mission Statement 2. Design a Corporate Vision Statement 3. Decide on Core Values Focus

19. Church’s Health Cycle Model Where does your ministry stand? Vision Beliefs Goals Strategy Decline Polarization Questioning Living in the past

20. Partnership

21. Launching a Partnership with the Laity Believers are called to minister. Every believer is gifted by God in unique & specific ways. One of the most significant roles of the pastor is in equipping the laity for ministry.

22. 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.” Ministry is serving; it is love in action. The church will not fully accomplish its mission in the world until laypersons are encouraged to find and fulfill their ministry. Launching a Partnership with the Laity

23. Why Build a Ministry Team? Shared vision & values It’s Biblical It’s more effective

24. My Ministry Profile Purpose Personality Passion Plans

25. Spiritual Gifts Source: Rick Warren Heart for Ministry Ability- Giftedness Personality Experience

26. Select & train a team leader Form a ministry action team Create vision & purpose Establish accountability lines Launching a Ministry Action Team

27. Launching a Ministry Action Team Develop realistic goals Empower and release Affirm and recognize Streamline the structure

28. Serving God & His People with Excellence

29. Friendship Instead of arguing for Christianity, try living it. Then see how many ‘fish’ you catch. -Tom Johnson

30. Friendship Evangelism

31. What is Evangelism?

32. Friendship Evangelism is a process of communication. The principle of exposure The principle of clear articulation The principle of listening The principle of lifestyle

33. Evangelism produces spiritual life. Evangelism meets needs. Evangelism is sharing the good news. Evangelism is only effective when a person enters a relationship with Christ. Friendship

34. (n.): 1) a. One who has see or heard something. b. One who gives evidence. 2) To serve as or furnish evidence of. Witness

35. Prayer Evangelism Needs Evangelism Effective Evangelism Methods

36. Finding the Unchurched Answer these four questions with the information indicated and you’ll be more successful in marketing the church.

37. Effective Evangelism Methods Prayer Evangelism Needs Evangelism Relationship Evangelism

38. Circle of Friends The ABC’s Network Plan

39. Prayer Evangelism Needs Evangelism Relationship Evangelism Event Evangelism Deeds Evangelism Media Evangelism Worship Evangelism Church Planting Effective Evangelism Methods

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

41. The Discipling Process

42. What is a Disciple? 1.A disciple is a student. 2.A disciple is a steward. 3.A disciple is a servant.

43. How Do We Develop Disciples?

44. Step One: Understand Them What are they looking for? Am I needed? Can I make friends here? Where do I fit in?

45. Worship Service Space Step Two: Prepare for them. Extra seating Welcome Center Information packets

46. Relationship Building Spiritual Disciplines Lay Involvement Handling Responsibilities Fellowship Step Three: Educate them.

47. 1.Pursing Holiness 2.Private Worship 3.Public Worship 4.Observing Sacraments 5.Personal Witnessing 6.Personal Discipline 7.Biblical Stewardship Disciplines of Every Follower of Christ 8 8 8.Church Membership

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

49. Worship Worship is the gospel in motion. -Robert Webber

50. God Exalting Worship 1. Community Worship 2. Community Fellowship 3. Community Service

51. 1.Lack of preparation 2. A spirit of unforgiveness 3. A critical attitude 4. A deceitful heart Barriers to Worship

52. 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. Facts About Worship

53. 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. Planning for Worship

54. Stewardship Giving is the result of an inspired motive. -Melvin Maxwell

55. Expectations of Today’s Givers 1.Givers want more say in where money goes. 2.Givers want to see results from their gifts. 3.Givers want to make a difference through their gifts.

56. Raising Up Generous Givers 1.Stewardship Education

58. 2. Purposeful Motivation 3. Systematic Invitation 4. Meaningful Celebration Raising Up Generous Givers

59. The Church Planning Process

60. Ships of Ministry Selections (monthly) PartnershipFriendshipDiscipleship WorshipStewardship Vibrant Church Project

61. The Christian Calendar Special Seasons Felt Needs. Expositions/Preaching through a book of the Bible. Lectionary Sermon Series (identify at least 12 topics)

62. The Vibrant Church Yearly Planner Ships of Ministry Emphasis Sermon Plan Events with a Purpose Celebrations

63. Plan one unchurched event per quarter. Events with a Purpose

64. Plan one per month. Celebrations