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Discussion. Question 1: What is ‘ church ’ ?. Question 2: What does the world think when they hear the word ‘church’?. Church. Ekklesia. Called out ones. A people called together for a purpose. Ephesians 5:25-32. The people. The call. The care. The intimacy. Discussion.
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Discussion • Question 1: What is ‘church’? • Question 2: What does the world think when they hear the word ‘church’?
Church • Ekklesia • Called out ones • A people called together for a purpose
Ephesians 5:25-32 • The people • The call • The care • The intimacy
Discussion • Question 3: What are some overall important characteristics of the church?
Cornerstone 4 Stakes • Biblical • Family • Service • Prayer & Worship
Hallmarks of a Healthy Church • Servanthood Ministry • Life Joint Relationships • Accountability • Inclusive Partnership
Hallmarks of a Healthy Church • Consensus Leadership • Power of Testimony • Bridge Building • Godly Character
Hallmarks of a Healthy Church • Releasing & Empowering • Resource Sharing • World Wide Vision
Central key • Discipleship • We’ve convinced people they can become Christians without becoming disciples. • Matthew 28:18-20
The church The church is composed of people who have a passion for Jesus, a devotion to the kingdom of God, and compassion for the world.