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Become a church with an IMPACT! STRENGTHENING YOUR CHURCH Become a church with an IMPACT!

SESSIONS Passion, Vision, Mission    SESSIONS Passion, Vision, Mission The Five Elements of a Healthy Church The Five Tasks of a Healthy Church The Transformational System

PASSION, VISION, MISSION WHAT IS “INTEGRAL CHURCH GROWTH”? Church growth is healthy when it promotes improvement in all dimensions of a church’s life rather than just an increase in the number of members or attendees. The congregation sees itself in the broad framework of the purposes of God for the world, humanity and the cosmos—renewal in all dimensions. Seeks to be a witness of God’s Kingdom in all areas of life through the impact of the Good News of Jesus Christ.

PASSION, VISION, MISSION A FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRAL CHURCH GROWTH: Vision Having vision is looking toward the FUTURE and seeing what God wants to do through you in order to achieve His redemptive purposes. “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21)

PASSION, VISION, MISSION A FRAMEWORK FOR INTEGRAL CHURCH GROWTH: GOD Relationship between the Church and God Relationship between God and the community Relationship between a congregation and its community THE COMMUNITY MYSELF/ CHURCH

PASSION, VISION, MISSION COMMUNITY CHURCH VISION GOD BLESSING TESTIMONY PURPOSE If not today, when? If not I, who?

Empowering leadership FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH Understanding these characteristics enables leaders to do strategic planning and evaluate their ministries. Clear vision Empowering leadership Members involved in ministry Stewardship of resources Connection between the text and the context

FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH CLEAR VISION Key Aspects of a Vision Statement: It presents a clear picture of a preferred future. It enables one to think of possibilities with God’s “eyeglasses.” It’s based on the redemptive purposes of God. It’s not satisfied with the status quo (the way things are at present). It takes faith. It’s communicated in a simple form. It moves one toward prayer and action/it gives a sense of urgency. It’s shared among leaders and members.

CHARACTERISTICS OF LEADERS IN SCRIPTURE: FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS OF LEADERS IN SCRIPTURE: The leader is sent by God. The leader is a servant. The leader seeks God’s guidance. The leader motivates and equips God’s people.

CONTRAST BETWEEN LEADERSHIP STYLES THE AUTHORITARIAN LEADER: Says, “Follow me!” Decides what his vision and goals are for the church. Doesn’t delegate, just gives orders. Makes decisions on his own. Complains about the weaknesses of the congregation. Does everything himself: preaching, visiting, praying, teaching, leading, worship, etc. Sees other leaders as competitors and threats.

CONTRAST BETWEEN LEADERSHIP STYLES THE SERVANT LEADER: Says, “Let’s follow Jesus!” Works with leaders to discern the vision and goals God has for the church. Involves others. Invites others to participate in making decisions. Strengthens the congregation in its areas of weakness. Trains others to do ministry and affirms them. Sees other leaders as partners and blessings. Do you put others to work? Who in your church can you involve in different ways?

FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH MOBILIZED BODY Successful work as a team involves: A clear and inspiring goal Work structured to achieve results Competent members Commitment of all members A collaborative environment A standard of excellence Servant leadership The members of the church work together, using their gifts responsibly in the congregation and in the community.

FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES The Four “T’s” of Stewardship: Time Talent Treasure Temple of God (our physical bodies) The church challenges its members to be good stewards of its possessions and goods as well as their own.

FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TEXT AND THE CONTEXT A healthy church takes into account its context (geographic location, social and economic factors, cultures, etc.). While the message of the good news in Jesus Christ does not change, the methods for sharing it do.

Evangelism Discipleship Service Fellowship Worship FIVE FUNCTIONS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH Evaluating a congregation in terms of these tasks helps leaders in their strategic planning. Evangelism Discipleship Service Fellowship Worship

FIVE FUNCTIONS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH EVANGELISM The church announces, in words and deeds that people can understand, that through Jesus Christ, the Kingdom of God has come. It calls people to believe this good news, to turn their lives over to Jesus, and to become His disciples. Our lives give evidence of the new creation in Christ—a “living proclamation” of what God has done. Questions for reflection: To how many people have I presented the gospel in the last two months? How many believers has our church trained to share their faith?

A change of power A change of belief A change of will FIVE FUNCTIONS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH EVANGELISM Three Kinds of Changes Needed for People to Come to Know Christ: A change of power A change of belief A change of will

Conduct Thinking Character Commitment FIVE FUNCTIONS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH DISCIPLESHIP As we know Christ and His will better and depend on His Spirit, we become more and more like Him in our: Commitment Character Thinking Conduct

FIVE FUNCTIONS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH SEGMENTED FAITH VS. INTEGRATED FAITH

FIVE FUNCTIONS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH SERVICE The church holistically helps meet the needs of people and the community in the name of Christ and invites them to be His disciples. CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SERVICE AND EVANGELISM: Service is a result of evangelism: God’s love makes us want to serve others. Service is a bridge to evangelism: We do concrete acts of service first, and those acts of service open doors to share our faith. Service accompanies evangelism: As we serve others, we speak of God’s love for them in Christ.

FIVE FUNCTIONS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH FELLOWSHIP In a healthy church, the members enjoy each other and bear one another’s burdens, showing the love and compassion of God. The theological basis for fellowship comes from the Trinity itself—the FIRST community (John 17). Already in the Old Testament, we see the value ascribed to the unity among believers (Psalm 133).

FIVE FUNCTIONS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH WORSHIP The worship service is a special time when God’s people gather to meet with God together. God calls us to worship Him. We respond by praising Him together. God calls us to confess our sins. We respond by confessing our sins and asking forgiveness. God speaks to us through His Word. We respond with confessions of faith, offerings, testimonies. God shows us His love in the Sacraments. We receive the work of God through His Holy Spirit. God blesses us and sends us out into the world. We leave the worship place ready to serve God.

FIVE FUNCTIONS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH WORSHIP Worship factors that can help a church to grow: Warm welcome to visitors Follow-up of visitors Room for new people in the worship area Solid biblical preaching Clear communication

THE TRANSFORMATIONAL SYSTEM PRINCIPLE The church is a living ORGANISM as the Body of Christ, and at the same time it exists in concrete, visible ORGANIZATIONS (congregations, denominations) through which God is at work in the world.

COMMUNITY | ENVIRONMENT CENTRAL MINISTRY VALUES THE TRANSFORMATIONAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS OF AN ORGANIZATION External Factors that Affect a Congregation: LOCATION People entering LOCAL COMMUNITY | ENVIRONMENT RELIGIOUS TRADITION | BIBLICAL VALUES minister ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY CENTRAL MINISTRY VALUES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

THE CHURCH WITH CHRIST AS HEAD THE TRANSFORMATIONAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS OF AN ORGANIZATION Internal Components of a Congregation: THE CHURCH WITH CHRIST AS HEAD ORGANISM | ORGANIZATION People entering VISION minister PURPOSE LEADERSHIP Resources Communication Program Structure

External and Internal Components—Transformation: THE TRANSFORMATIONAL SYSTEM External and Internal Components—Transformation: THE CHURCH WITH CHRIST AS HEAD ORGANISM | ORGANIZATION LOCATION God’s Kingdom People entering VISION minister PURPOSE LEADERSHIP Resources Communication Program Structure Transformation ORGANIZATION HISTORY | CENTRAL MINISTRY VALUES FLOW OF PEOPLE | ENFOLD – BUILD – EQUIP – MOBILIZE SPIRITUAL FORMATION | CHILDREN AND ADULTS ANNUAL PLANNING CYCLE | PLANNING – EVALUATION – CALENDAR FEEDBACK AND RESULTS

CONCLUDING THE WORKSHOP A CHURCH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE: Obeys the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37) Love the Lord with all your heart Love your neighbor as yourself Fulfills the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) Go and make disciples Baptizing them Teaching them to keep everything that Jesus taught A GREAT COMMITMENT to the GREAT COMMANDEMENT and the GREAT COMMISION makes a GREAT CHURCH.