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CHURCH GROWTH k`m hfÀ¨. The 3 E’s of Church Growth E xalt the Savior E quip the Saints E vangelize the Lost. To break barriers of church growth resistance we need the following people empowerment k`m hfÀ¨bpsS XS椀 o§m³ Bhiyamb LSI§Ä. Spiritual BßoIX Specific function and skill
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The 3 E’s of Church Growth • Exalt the Savior • Equip the Saints • Evangelize the Lost
To break barriers of church growth resistance we need the following people empowermentk`m hfÀ¨bpsS XS椀 \o§m³ Bhiyamb LSI§Ä • Spiritual BßoIX • Specific function and skill • People and relationship skills • Motivational skills • Experiential, mentoring and intern • Leadership duplication ability
The universal Principle of Church Leadership • Great Leaders will build great churches • Average leaders will build average churches • Anti-leaders will harm and break down churches as well as church leaders and their visions for God
Internal resistance to change - anti-leaders hinder growthk`bpsS t\XrXzw ZÀi\apÅhcmbncnt¡Ww • Great care should be taken before appointing new spiritual and functional leaders • Before discussing spiritual matters all leaders should spend time in prayer, praise and worship • Immediately after that spiritual or vision-related issues should first be discussed
Spirituality versus Legalism - Raise the level of spiritualityin the Church • A well developed weeklyprayer program with highinvolvement of the leadershipis vital to the maintenance of a healthy climate of peace, inspiration, enthusiasm and joy • The question is whether the members of a congregation is “on fire”, committed and enthusiastic to carry out the divinely imparted vision of a congregation with contagious joy. • If the prayer meetings of a church is viewed as inspiring to attend it has a significant impact on both the the quality and quantity of a church
Cold and impersonal services hinder growth • Attending church should be the highlight of the week • Much care should be given to create a warm, loving and caring atmosphere for newcomers as well as current members.
Low prayer and spiritual flow in the church hinder growth{]mÀ°\bpsS {]m[m\yw • Anointing of the Holy Spirit Bß\ndhv • Protection ssZhoI kwc£Ww • Unity sFIyX • Healing tcmKskuJyw • Salvation c£ A strong prayer platform in a church causes or provides:
A church needs to meet the needs and expectations of the membershnizmknIfpsS BßoI Bhiy§Ä \ndthÁs¸Sp¶ CSambncn¡Ww k` • The more effective a church is in meeting the needs of its members the greater the positive impact on church growth.
Ensure that you have a clear and well understood visionhyàamb ZÀi\w • Prov 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law. (NAU) sixj~lmk Th*ls^m^k wrA au+=lpij}k rm[k'k
Build spiritual momentum and maintain it at all costsBßoI A´co£w \ne\nÀ¯pI • Church members must be gripped by a new devotion to Christ. Create a high level of expectation • Create inspiring events and goals to achieve • Seek a high level of Holy Spirit involvement through a powerful prayer base
Determine your weaknesses]cmPb§Ä a\ÊnemçI • Taking a sober look at the principles of growth - find the areas that have to be improved and work constructively on them
Develop, enhance and exercise your strengths • After determining your ministry strengths they should receive continuous fine tuning and enhancement
Set realistic goals • Talk is cheap - therefore set realistic goals that both the church leader and his leadership can believe and pray for
Identify growth-resistance factors and obstacleshfÀ¨bpsS XS椀 a\ÊnemçI • There are sometimes things right under our noses that we overlook that cause resistance to growth that must be changed or eliminated
Develop goodwill and trust through integrity and holiness in the churchhnizmkyX \ne\nÀ¯pI • Trust and goodwill is earned. Once violated it takes much time to recover. A good name is more precious than gold
Continuously seek the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in your church]cnip²mßmhnsâ km¶n²yhpw ssZhiànbpsS hym]mchpw k` \ne\nÀ¯pI • Much study has been done on many subjects, but the presence and power of the Holy Spirit and His anointing has been much underestimated
THE CHALLENGE OF THE CHURCH • REMAIN RELEVANT • MEET THE NEEDS OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS
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WINSTON CHURCHILL SAID: However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.
PAUL SAID: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! BlR ckijSC,A Lyjuj[k™ t›jH trj[k YeCAcj ~lR Q™ajh*; rj>+=¢A ts‚ SaH djm[k™; BlR ckijSC,A Lyjuj[k'jh* t›jH trj[k LSu+l dÖA¬
REACHING THE LOST • Not just a department, program or a by the way activity • It is the PURPOSE of the church • Everything else evolves around and comes from our purpose • Our purpose does not serve our strategy, our strategy is designed to serve our purpose kphntijoIcWw Hmtcm hnizmknbpsSbpw ISabmWv
When your church becomes PURPOSE-DRIVEN change is never seen as an enemy
Purpose • My life has a purpose • Fsâ PohnX¯nëv Hê e£yapv • The purpose of my life is to win souls • B e£yw Bßm¡sf t\SpI F¶XmWv • I must work while it is called today • Rm³ {]hÀ¯nt¡ Znhkw C¶mWv • I have no promise of tomorrow • \msf Ahkcw e`nçsas¶\nç Dd¸nÃ
Mend the nets! The catch will be great!
What Do I Want To See In My Church What Does God Want To Do In My Church
(Matthew 5:14) “You are the light of the world.”
How are we Equipping our Members? To do things IN CHURCH or to be effective in their CALLING?
You Belongs to Jesus Jesus needs you. Your church needs you.