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3. THE RESEARCH

4. The Research How did we get here?

6. Two Types of Research 1. Quantitative = counting number 1. Qualitative = evaluating experiences

7. Results 1. Research-driven principles 1. Research-driven assessment tool

8. THE TC LOOP

9. The TC Loop Framework Principles 1. Connection 2. Catharsis 3. Convergence

11. I. Discern Discern your context 1. Missionary Mentality

12. Missionary Mentality To the weak I became weak, in order to win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that I may by all means save some. Now I do all this because of the gospel, that I may become a partner in its benefits. (1 Corinthians 9:22–23)

13. Missionary Mentality BY THE NUMBERS: “The activities of our church are designed to relate to the type of people who live in our city or community.” (64 percent strongly or moderately agree)

14. Missionary Mentality “Our congregation cares deeply about the people in our city or community.” (81 percent strongly or moderately agree) “Our church leaders think as missionaries in how they view the cultural context within our region.” (67 percent strongly or moderately agree)

15. Missionary Mentality “Our church members are frequently reminded about the unique opportunities to impact those who live in the city or community surrounding the church.” (69 percent strongly or moderately agree)

16. II. Embrace Embrace the right values 1. Vibrant Leadership

17. II. Embrace Embrace the right values 2. Relational Intentionality

18. II. Embrace Embrace the right values 3. Prayerful Dependence

19. III. Engage Engage the right actions 1. Worship

20. III. Engage Engage the right actions 2. Community

21. III. Engage Engage the right actions 3. Mission

23. THE “BIG” MESSAGES

24. The “Big” Messages 1. The Definition: A Transformational Church is a congregation that joins God’s mission of sharing the gospel and making disciples. Those disciples become more like Jesus, and the church thus acts as the body of Christ transforming their communities and the world for the kingdom of God.

25. The “Big” Messages 2. The Goals People live like Jesus Churches act like the body of Christ Communities reflect the kingdom of God

26. The “Big” Messages 3. Calling for a New Scorecard Refining the old scorecard Retaining “gold standard” measurements Include new measurements: environment, atmosphere, context, anticipation

27. The “Big” Messages 4. The Hope

28. The “Big” Messages 5. Transformation When the gospel enters the frame, the picture changes

29. The Initiative TCAT Consultation TC DVD Discussion Guide What else?