VIBRANT (adj.): Resounding life

VIBRANT Church Qualities of a Distinguishing

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.

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.

Immediate Steps to Become prayerfully diagnostic. VIBRANCY

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

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

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

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

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

To Make Christ Like Disciples In The Nations MISSION

Transforming people, communities & nations VISION

Christian Holiness Missional VALUES

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

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

PARTNERSHIP Teamwork makes the dream work. -Tony Dungy

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

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

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

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

PURPOSE PERSONALITY PASSION PLANS My MINISTRY PROFILE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FINDING THE UNCHURCHED Answer these four questions with the information indicated & you’ll be more successful in marketing the church. EVALUATION CREATIVITY M 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

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

YOU Friend CIRCLE OF FRIENDS The ABCs Networking Plan

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

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

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

DISCIPLING Process The

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

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

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

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

WORSHIP Worship is the gospel in motion. -Robert Webber

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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