Becoming All God Wants You

To Be

Mark 4:26-29

The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed…the seed sprouts and grows …all by itself the soil produces grain …as soon as the grain is ripe he puts the sickle to it.

1 Corinthians 3:6

I planted the seed,Apollos watered it,

but God made it grow.

Growing Healthy Churches

•God gives the growth• “All by itself”

•Our responsibility: • to create the growth

environment

What is the Growth Environment in a Church?

• 1,000 churches• 32 countries• 18 languages• 5 continents

8 Quality Characteristics

Empowering Leadership

8 Quality Characteristics

Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry

8 Quality Characteristics

Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality

8 Quality Characteristics

Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures

8 Quality Characteristics

Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship

8 Quality Characteristics

Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship Holistic Small Groups

8 Quality Characteristics

Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship Holistic Small Groups Need-oriented Outreach

8 Quality Characteristics

Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship Holistic Small Groups Need-oriented Outreach Loving Relationships

Developing the Qualities

1. Regular survey of the 8 Quality Characteristics•objective•detailed

Developing the Qualities

1. Regular survey of the 8 quality characteristics

2. Positive action to improve the qualities (i.e. creating the environment for growth!)•3 bullet points for action

Developing the Qualities

1. Regular survey of the 8 quality characteristics

2. Positive action to improve the qualities (i.e. creating the environment for growth!)

3. Mentors working to support the process

The Role of the Mentor

The Role of the Mentor

Survey

Ephesian 4:16

From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.