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Eastern District – LCMS
"How Do We Dance and Jump Again?" Acts 3:1-10
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? 1
Corinthians 3:6 Paul says, "I planted, Apollos watered, God
caused it to grow."
KEY POINT: All
of the ingredients for a HEALTHY CONGREGATION can be found within
that specific congregation. The "root" is evaluated,
not the "produce". Healthy congregations are growing
congregations.
1. EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP 2
Timothy. 2:2; Joshua 24:15b; Ephesians 4:12;
Hebrews 12:1-3
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The congregation allows
its members to lead in ministry
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Lay workers are not
helpers; they are the ministry
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Modeling
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Vision casting
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Mobilizing, equipping,
coaching (not just delegating)
2. GIFT-ORIENTED MINISTRY 1
Corinthians. 12:4-11; Ephesians 2:10; 1
Peter
4:10
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People discover and
use their spiritual gifts
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Spiritual Gifts Inventory
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Help others confirm
their giftedness
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Classes, workshops,
small groups
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Volunteer workers
of our Church receive training for their tasks
3. PASSIONATE SPIRITUALITY Matthew
22:37; 6:33; Romans 12:11-12; Hebrews 11:1
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People are enthusiastic
about their Church
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Congregational ministry
is bathed in prayer
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Living a Christian
life is exciting
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Enthusiasm and Boldness
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Issues: legalism,
no clear vision/mission
4. FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURES 1
Corinthians 14:40; Mark 2:27; Colossians
2:16-17
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Do we have structures
that promote new ministries
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Facilities
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Constitution
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Organizational Structure
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Leaders are not simply
to lead, but also to develop other leaders
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Strategic planning
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Change agents
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Visioning
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Issues: power, tradition,
control
5. INSPIRING WORSHIP Psalms
122.1, 147:1, 146:1-2, 51:15, 150; 1
Thessalonians 5:16-19; Philippians
1:3-6, 4:4-8
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Is the worship service
and uplifting/inspiring experience for the participant?
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Going to Church can
be fun
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Does worship impact
positively the participant’s life?
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Celebrative
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Taking it back to
God
6. HOLISTIC SMALL GROUPS Hebrews
10:24ff; Acts 2:46-47
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Groups are a natural
place for Christians to learn to serve others
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Groups reflect the
core values of the whole
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Groups go beyond Bible
Studies to application for daily living
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Groups are natural
entrance points into our Church
7. NEED-ORIENTED EVANGELISM 2
Corinthians 5:20; Matthew 5:16;
1 Corinthians 9:20-22
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We know the members
who have the gift of evangelism and direct them to specific
areas of service
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Are we developing
our existing relationships for evangelism opportunities?
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There is an "invitational" atmosphere
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Evangelism is always
related to need
8. LOVING RELATIONSHIPS John
13:34-35, 3:16; 1 John 3:16, 4:19; Ephesians
5:1-2; Galatians 5:22-23
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There is a lot of
laughter in our Church
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Friendships are encouraged/evident
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Family relationships
are strengthened
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Sympathy, empathy,
compassion, care
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Affection and love
are very evident
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