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HEALTHY CONGREGATIONSDr. Paul D. Borden
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Three Assumptions
(These Assumptions Form a Theology of the Church)
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The First Assumption
That which is Healthy Grows and Reproduces
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The Second Assumption
God Created the Church Primarily to Accomplish the Mission of Making Disciples
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The Third Assumption
The Gospel Message Never Changes but the Church MUST
Change Constantly
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Life Cycle Of A Church
Adulthood
Birth
Infancy
Childhood
Adolescence
Maturity
Empty Nest
Retirement
Old Age
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VVision…………Where are we going?
RRelationship…Who is going with us?
MMinistry………How do we get there?
SStructure……..What do we control?
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Lifecycle Upside
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Lifecycle Downside
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Vision
Mission (Purpose)
Vision
(How the Community will be Changed if we do the Mission)
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Relationships
Connecting People (Legos)
Finding Acceptance (Third Places)
Groups/Meetings (Their Different Purposes)
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Ministries
Staff Led Congregations (Responsibility, Authority, Accountability)
8 – 10 Basic Ministries People Expect
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Structure
Board/Council Governs
Pastor Leads
Staff Equips
Congregation Does Ministry