Dr. Stan Toler. (adj.): Resounding life Distinguishing Qualities of a Church

Dr. Stan Toler

(adj.): Resounding life

Distinguishing Qualities of a

Church

Distinguishing Qualities of a Vibrant Church

•They have intentional focus.

•They are innovative & flexible.

•They are more interested in inventing than copying.

•They build healthy organizational systems.

Distinguishing Qualities of a Vibrant Church

•They are in touch with the surrounding culture.

•They know how to disagree without being disagreeable.

•They focus on human hurt & spiritual hopes of people.

Become Prayerfully Become Prayerfully DiagnosticDiagnostic


Overcome Overcome ObstaclesObstacles

Growth Inhibitors for

the Vibrant Church

•Leadership Models

•Grandma Syndrome

•Fellowship Groups

•Pastoral Staff

•Church Facilities

Growth Inhibitors for

the Vibrant Church

•Church Finances

•Ministry Misplacement

•Pastoral Change

•Size of Community

•Pastoral Expectations

1. Position they have to.

Source: John C. Maxwell

5 Levels of LeadershipPeople will follow you because...

2. Permission they want to.



3. Productionwhat you have done for the organization.



4. People Development what you have done for them.




5. Pinnacle who you are & what you represent.



Overcome The Overcome The ObstaclesObstacles

Focus on GodFocus on God

1.Develop a Mission Statement

Focus

To make Christlike disciples in the nations.

Mission

1. Develop a Mission Statement2. Design a Corporate Vision Statement3. Decide on Core Values

Focus

Church’s Health Cycle ModelWhere does your ministry stand?

Vision

Beliefs

Goals

Strategy

Decline

Polarization

Questioning

Living in the past

Partnership

Launching a Partnershipwith the Laity

•Believers are called to minister.

•Every believer is gifted by God in unique & specific ways.

•One of the most significant roles of the pastor is in equipping the laity for ministry.

•The church should be both a place for ministry “the church gathered”, as well as a base for ministry outside the church “the church scattered.”

•Ministry is serving; it is love in action.•The church will not fully accomplish its

mission in the world until laypersons are encouraged to find and fulfill their ministry.

Launching a Partnershipwith the Laity

Why Build a Ministry Team? Shared vision &

values It’s Biblical

It’s more effective

My Ministry Profile Purpose Personality Passion Plans

Spiritual Gifts

Source: Rick Warren

Heart for MinistryAbility- Giftedness

Personality

Experience

•Select & train a team leader•Form a ministry action team•Create vision & purpose•Establish accountability lines

Launching a Ministry Action Team

Launching a Ministry Action Team•Develop realistic goals•Empower and release•Affirm and recognize•Streamline the structure

Serving God & His People with Excellence

FriendshipInstead of arguing for Christianity, try living it.

Then see how many ‘fish’ you catch. -Tom Johnson

Friendship Evangelism

What is Evangelism?

Friendship

•Evangelism is a process of communication.

The principle of exposureThe principle of clear articulationThe principle of listeningThe principle of lifestyle

•Evangelism produces spiritual life.•Evangelism meets needs.•Evangelism is sharing the good news.•Evangelism is only effective when a

person enters a relationship with Christ.

Friendship

(n.): 1) a. One who has see or heard something. b. One who gives evidence.

2) To serve as or furnish evidence of.

Witness

•Prayer Evangelism•Needs Evangelism

Effective Evangelism Methods

Finding the Unchurched

Answer these four questions with the information indicatedand you’ll be more successful in marketing the church.

Effective Evangelism Methods•Prayer Evangelism•Needs Evangelism•Relationship Evangelism

Circle of FriendsThe ABC’s Network Plan

•Prayer Evangelism•Needs Evangelism•Relationship Evangelism•Event Evangelism•Deeds Evangelism•Media Evangelism•Worship Evangelism•Church Planting

Effective Evangelism Methods

DiscipleshipOur goal should be to make

Christlike disciples in the nations.-Jesse C. Middendorf

The Discipling Process

What is a Disciple?1.A disciple is a

student.2.A disciple is a

steward.3.A disciple is a

servant.

How Do WeDevelop Disciples?

Step One: Understand Them

• What are they looking for?

• Am I needed?• Can I make friends

here?• Where do I fit in?

• Worship Service

• Space

Step Two: Prepare for them.

• Extra seating

• Welcome Center

• Information packets

• Relationship Building

• Spiritual Disciplines

• Lay Involvement

• Handling Responsibilities

• Fellowship

Step Three: Educate them.

1.Pursing Holiness

2.Private Worship

3.Public Worship4.Observing

Sacraments

5.Personal Witnessing

6.Personal Discipline7.Biblical

Stewardship

Disciplines of Every Follower of Christ

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8.Church Membership

Pastor’s Welcome

ClassWeek

1Vision

Week 2Confidence

Week 3Communication

Week 4

Family4 Weeks

Gifts Discovery

ClassWeek 1

Personality Profiles

Week 2Interest & Skills

Week 3Spiritual Gifts 1

Week 4Spiritual Gifts 2

4 Weeks

Discipleship

ClassWeek

1Beliefs

Week 2Core Values

Week 3Stewardship

Week 4Lay Ministry

4 Weeks

Class Schedule

WorshipWorship is the gospel in motion.

-Robert Webber

God Exalting Worship 1. Community Worship

2. Community Fellowship

3. Community Service

1.Lack of preparation

2. A spirit of unforgiveness

3. A critical attitude

4. A deceitful heart

Barriers to Worship

1.We do not need a building to worship.

2.There is no correct style of worship.

3.True worship answers the questions about God and life.

4.Worship is a powerful witness to the unchurched.

Facts About Worship

1. Identify the goal of the service.

2. Identify the message that will be communicated.

3. Identify the target audience that you want to reach.

Planning for Worship

StewardshipGiving is the result of an inspired

motive. -Melvin

Maxwell

Expectations of Today’s Givers

1.Givers want more say in where money goes.

2.Givers want to see results from their gifts.

3.Givers want to make a difference through their gifts.

Raising Up Generous Givers1.Stewardship

Education

1.Stewardship Education

2. Purposeful Motivation

3. Systematic Invitation4. Meaningful

Celebration

Raising Up Generous Givers

The

Church Planning Process

Ships of Ministry Selections (monthly)

Partnership Friendship Discipleship

Worship Stewardship

Vibrant Church Project

•The Christian Calendar Special Seasons

•Felt Needs.•Expositions/Preaching through a

book of the Bible.•Lectionary

Sermon Series(identify at least 12 topics)

The Vibrant Church

Yearly Planner•Ships of Ministry Emphasis•Sermon Plan•Events with a Purpose•Celebrations

Plan one unchurched event per quarter.

Events with a Purpose

Plan one per month.Celebrations

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Dr. Stan Toler. (adj.): Resounding life Distinguishing Qualities of a Church