4. The church is for the church! Busy is better! Ministry is for the professionals! Success is measured by people gathered! More information = Mature Christians! Misconceptions about church
5. {re} IGNITING a missionary spirit: {re} capturing Multi-site VISION
9. It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up… Ephesians 4:11,12 {re} commission
10. Some are called to LEAD All are called to MINISTER It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up… Ephesians 4:11,12
11. Ephesians 4 Ministry flows from and points to Christ Ministry flows from unity Ministry is held together by trusted relationships Ministry is for corporate growth (so we can serve the world) Ministry is driven by love We all have a part {re} commission
12. 1. We will prepare for guests not visitors! 2. We will see a revolution of partners! 3. Give will not be a “four letter word”! 4. Multiplication will become natural! 5. Leaders will lead, all will participate! {re} CAPTURE
13. 6. We will infiltrate our culture not insulate ourselves! 7. Community of Hope will become communities of hope! 8. Maturity will be measured on the streets not the classroom! 9. Whining and complaining will be replaced! 10. We will develop a heart for the nations! {re} CAPTURE
14. Ephesians 3:19,20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. {re} capturing Multigenerational VISION