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The Top 5 Church Growth Principles ... and What They Mean for Your Intergenerational Ministry

The Top 5 Church Growth Principles ... and What They Mean for Your Intergenerational Ministry. Dr. Charles Arn. Principle #1: “ Disciple-making is the #1 priority ”. The natural tendency of a church (and older adult group) is to become increasingly self-centered and self-serving. Therefore…

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The Top 5 Church Growth Principles ... and What They Mean for Your Intergenerational Ministry

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  1. The Top 5 Church Growth Principles...and What They Mean for Your Intergenerational Ministry Dr. Charles Arn

  2. Principle #1:“Disciple-making is the #1 priority” • The natural tendency of a church (and older adult group) is to become increasingly self-centered and self-serving. Therefore… • It’s important for leaders to remind all… • What was Christ’s purpose? • What is our individual purpose? • What is our church’s purpose? • What is our group’s purpose?

  3. Special Need 1 - 2% Walk-In 4 - 5% Visitation 1 - 2% Church Program 2 - 3% Mass Evangelism 1/2 % Sunday School 3 - 4% Pastor/Staff 1 - 6% Friend/Relative 75 - 90% How do people come to faith and church membership? Principle #2:“Social networks are the vehicle”

  4. It’s been happening for centuries: The “household” principle in the N.T. “oikos” • Acts 16: 12 - 15Lydia(... she and the members of her household were baptized...) • Acts 16: 23 - 31Philippian jailer(Sirs, what must I do to be saved? They replied, Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved — you and your household.) • Luke 8: 38 - 39Demon-possessed man(Go back to your household, Jesus said, and tell them what a wonderful thing God has done for you.) • Luke 19: 5 - 9Zacchaeus(Today salvation has come to this house ...) • John 4: 49 - 53Roman Centurion(Your son will live. So he and all his household believed.) • Acts 18: 7 - 8Crispus(Crispus, the synagogue ruler, and his entire household believed in the Lord.)

  5. Principle #3:“Felt needs are the connecting point” What are people’s felt needs today? • People feel disconnected and isolated, they are looking for a place tobelongand feel part of a family or community.

  6. Principle #3:“Felt needs are the connecting point” What are people’s felt needs today? • People are feeling the pressure of a busy and stressful world. They are looking for a greater sense of balance and ways to manage priorities.

  7. Principle #3:“Felt needs are the connecting point” What are people’s felt needs today? • People sense the shallowness of super-ficial encounters with others. They are looking for authentic relationships.

  8. Principle #3:“Felt needs are the connecting point” What are people’s felt needs today? • People are feeling empty and drained from striving to meet their desires through work, material possessions, or entertainment. They are looking for spiritual answers to their unfulfilled "hunger."

  9. Principle #3:“Felt needs are the connecting point” What are people’s felt needs today? • People are feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change in every aspect of their world. They are looking for help through transitions.

  10. 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+ Principle #4:“Relationships are the glue” New Friendships After Membership Drop-Outs Active Mbrs Number of new friends in church

  11. The typical “convert” made an average of 7 new friends in the church. The typical “drop-out” made an average of 2new friends in the church. Principle #4:“Relationships are the glue” New Friendships After Membership

  12. Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Principle #4:“Relationships are the glue” What makes friendships meaningful? (the more common denominators…the better!) Age Marital Status Family Status Interest/Recreation Need Concern/Problem Ethnic/Culture ??

  13. RECEPTIVE RESISTANT Principle #5:“Transitions provide the window of opportunity” Receptivity — Resistance Axis “Turn your eyes to the fields that are white unto harvest!” (John 4:35)

  14. Principle #5:“Transitions provide the window of opportunity” Life-Transition Events…

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