1. Growth A Natural Process

2. Church Growth How it Happens Eph.4:8-14 Unto the building up of the body of Christ Unto the work of ministering, serving For the perfecting of the saints. Equip, training, to capacitate, to make able Teaching offices, vs.11

3. Equip, Train, Perfecting the Saints ► ► Saints Serving, Ministering ► ► Church Growth Outreach is The Priority: Reprogram ourselves, Thinking, Teaching, Prayers, Conversations, Efforts, Programs, Contact Lists, Classes, Studies, Bulletin Social Networks Are the Vehicles To Touch Lives: Most all Converted - Family or Friend Connection Transitions Provides Windows of Opportunities: Marriage, Relocation, Birth, Death, Medical Crisis, Job loss, Job Change. People more open to spiritual change Felt Needs are Connection Points: Start with their agenda, not ours. Jn.4:5ff Relationships Are the Glue: Make friends, be a friend, Share things in Common

4. The Plan of Salvation 1. Hear the gospel of Christ, Acts 18:8 2. Believe in Jesus Christ, Acts 16:31 3. Repent and Turn to God, Acts 17:30 4. Confess Jesus Before Men, Acts 8:37 5. Be Baptized For Forgiveness, Acts 2:38 ---------------------------------------  Cleave Unto The Lord, Acts 11:23  If Err From The Truth: Repent & Pray God Acts 8:22