CHURCH GROWTH LEVELS1Corinthians 3:6 “I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. “Level 1 – Inner GrowthStage#1 Strengthen inner core
Stage#2 Establish an evangelistic habit
Stage#3 Inspiring volunteerism in ministry
Stage#4 Position church for next level
Level 2 – Leadership
Stage#1 Selecting potential leaders
Stage#2 Training potential leaders
Stage#3 Mobilize potential leaders
Stage#4 Elect servant leaders
Stage#5 Position church for next level
Level 3 – Influence
Stage#1 Inspiring members to inspire
Stage#2 Give members opportunity to inspire others
Stage#3 Encourage church for massive influence in the community
Stage#4 Position church for next level
Level 4 – Establish OfficeStage#1 Educate members about eldership and deaconship
Stage#2 Training potential elders and deacons
Stage#3 Electing elders and deacons
Stage#4 Mobilize elders and deacons
Stage#5 Position church for next level
Level 5 – ApprenticeshipStage#1 Position Elders and Deacons in different office
Stage#2 Train elders and deacons in different office
Stage#3 Empower elders and deacons to their office
Stage#4 Position church for next level
Level 6 – Empowering
Stage#1 Allow elders and deacons to make decisions in the church
Stage#2 Endorse total church leadership to elders and deacons
Stage#3 Position church planter for retirement
Level 6 – Self sufficiencyAt this level, it will be the elders who will make their own blueprint for growth. Their goal is to be as self sufficient as possible both in leadership and finances. Hopefully, the church will not only reach its self-sufficiency level but also a level where it will be a sending church that will plant more churches around the country and the world.
No comments:
Post a Comment