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Scott Thumma Hartford Institute for Religion Research Hartford Seminary

Learning from the Megachurch Model. Scott Thumma Hartford Institute for Religion Research Hartford Seminary. Congruence with the culture of your congregation. who is God calling you to reach?. video contemporary music technology practical, relevant, unorthodox niche.

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Scott Thumma Hartford Institute for Religion Research Hartford Seminary

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  1. Learning from the Megachurch Model Scott Thumma Hartford Institute for Religion Research Hartford Seminary

  2. Congruence with the culture of your congregation who is God calling you to reach? • video • contemporary music • technology • practical, relevant, unorthodox • niche

  3. why do we exist as a congregation? Vision – focused & distinctive • on purpose • with passion • make a point

  4. Intentionality in organization and ministry • quality • professional • nothing to chance • pathways

  5. Do what God is calling you to do? Customization & individual choice • choice • individual gift development • find your spiritual path • empowerment- connections

  6. What would Willow do? Specific programs & techniques • best practices • new ideas • borrow but don’t imitation • underlying reasons they work

  7. The result: • exciting vital worship • involvement and meaning • personal spiritual fulfillment • they tell their friends • the byproduct……..GROWTH

  8. The goal is NOT growth • goal should never be growth – ever! • authenticity • willingness to risk and fail to serve God • courage to lead

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