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Biblical Principles. Church Practice. Kingdom Results. Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20. Five Functions Acts 2:38-47. Evangelism. Church Culture. Discipleship. Fellowship. Ministry. Worship. The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process. Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47.
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Biblical Principles Church Practice Kingdom Results • Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 • Evangelism Church Culture • Discipleship • Fellowship • Ministry • Worship The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process • Numerical Growth • Acts 2:41, 47 • Spiritual Transformation • 2 Corinthians 3:18 • Ministry Expansion • Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 • Kingdom Advance • Acts 1:8
Biblical Principles Church Practice Kingdom Results • Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 • Evangelism Church Culture • Discipleship • Fellowship • Ministry • Worship The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process Open Groups Acts 17:10-12 • Numerical Growth • Acts 2:41, 47 • Spiritual Transformation • 2 Corinthians 3:18 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 • Ministry Expansion • Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 • Kingdom Advance • Acts 1:8
CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY Open Groups A Church Practice strategy that exists to lead people to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and to build on-mission Christians by engaging people in foundational evangelism, discipleship, ministry, fellowship, and worship through ongoing, evangelistic Bible study units.
Biblical Principles Church Practice Kingdom Results • Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 • Evangelism Church Culture • Discipleship • Fellowship • Ministry • Worship The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process Open Groups Acts 17:10-12 • Numerical Growth • Acts 2:41, 47 • Spiritual Transformation • 2 Corinthians 3:18 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 Corporate Worship Acts 2:46-47 • Ministry Expansion • Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 • Kingdom Advance • Acts 1:8
CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY Corporate Worship A Church Practice strategy that exists to celebrate God’s grace and mercy, to proclaim God’s truth, and to evangelize the lost. This occurs in an atmosphere of encountering the presence, holiness, and revelation of Almighty God. The corporate worship service is an open gathering of believers and unbelievers. It becomes another entry point for unbelievers into the church.
Biblical Principles Church Practice Kingdom Results • Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Closed Groups Acts 18:24-28 • Evangelism Church Culture • Discipleship • Fellowship • Ministry • Worship The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process Open Groups Acts 17:10-12 • Numerical Growth • Acts 2:41, 47 • Spiritual Transformation • 2 Corinthians 3:18 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 Corporate Worship Acts 2:46-47 • Ministry Expansion • Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 • Kingdom Advance • Acts 1:8
CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY Closed Group A Church Practice strategy that exists to build kingdom leaders and to equip believers to serve by engaging people in discipleship that moves them toward spiritual transformation.
Biblical Principles Church Practice Kingdom Results • Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Closed Groups Acts 18:24-28 • Evangelism Church Culture • Discipleship • Fellowship • Ministry • Worship The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process Open Groups Acts 17:10-12 • Numerical Growth • Acts 2:41, 47 Ministry Teams Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 • Spiritual Transformation • 2 Corinthians 3:18 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 Corporate Worship Acts 2:46-47 • Ministry Expansion • Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 • Kingdom Advance • Acts 1:8
CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY Ministry Teams A Church Practice strategy that exists to build up the body of Christ to accomplish the work of service within the church and to be involved in missions outside the church through new or existing kingdom units.
Biblical Principles Church Practice Kingdom Results • Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Closed Groups Acts 18:24-28 • Evangelism Church Culture • Discipleship • Fellowship • Ministry • Worship Making Disciples Maturing Believers Multiplying Ministries In Ministry Lost The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process Open Groups Acts 17:10-12 • Numerical Growth • Acts 2:41, 47 Ministry Teams Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 • Spiritual Transformation • 2 Corinthians 3:18 Five Functions Acts 2:38-47 Corporate Worship Acts 2:46-47 • Ministry Expansion • Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3 • Kingdom Advance • Acts 1:8
The Kingdom-focused church intentionally helps believers mature as Christians.
CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Believer Believer Closed Groups Ministry Teams Lost Believer Believer Corporate Worship
Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Believer Lost Corporate Worship CHURCH PRACTICE
Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Believer Lost Corporate Worship CHURCH PRACTICE Entry Point Entry Point Entry Point
Believer Lost CHURCH PRACTICE Entry Point Open Groups Entry Point Ministry Teams Closed Groups Corporate Worship Entry Point
Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Believer Lost Corporate Worship CHURCH PRACTICE Entry Point Entry Point Entry Point
Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Corporate Worship CHURCH PRACTICE Trusts Christ and is saved. Lost
Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Corporate Worship CHURCH PRACTICE Begins the maturing process New believer
The Kingdom-focused church intentionally evangelizes the lost. Lost
Connectedness Balance • MAP ILLUSTRATIONS • 1.Size – indicates # of people impacted • 2.Connecting lines – indicate intentional cooperation between strategies • 3. Dotted line shapes – indicate an intentional focus on reaching unbelievers • 4.Solid line shapes – indicate a primary focus on believers
CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Corporate Worship
CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Corporate Worship
CHURCH PRACTICE Open Groups Ministry Teams Closed Groups Corporate Worship
CHURCH 1 CHURCH 2 1. List one strength. 2. List one need/concern. 3. List one solution.