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\nIf we really want to see our churches grow (spiritually, not just numerically), we need to get beyond the logistics of church life. We must put the focus on what matters most.<\/p>\n
\nIf we really want to see our churches grow (spiritually, not just numerically), we need to get beyond the logistics of church life. We must put the focus on what matters most.<\/p>\n
Some of what we do may hinder church life more than help it.<\/p>\n
Policies for a safe and smooth-running church can be helpful. If, however, they stifle true ministry, we have a more legalistic church that weighs people down more than build them up.<\/p>\n
Read:<\/em> Getting Beyond \u201cRed Tape\u201d in the Church<\/a><\/p>\n At times what we do proves to be useless.<\/p>\n We may try to repackage what we do cosmetically, like changing our terminology to sound more appealing. If, however, we haven’t changed the way we function, the appeal will be short-lived.<\/p>\n Read:<\/em> What\u2019s in a Name? Getting Beyond Labels<\/a><\/p>\n Sadly, we may also do that which compromises truth.<\/p>\n In the name of relevance we may take steps to draw people. If, however, it results in compromise, we may pull people in but see little change in their lives.<\/p>\n Read:<\/em> We Need More Than Relevancy<\/a><\/p>\n Church life needs to be more than the administration of programs and strategies. Sure, we should aim for excellence in what we do and carefully plan effective strategies, but church life must get beyond that to true ministry. People need to experience the life-giving effects of a Christ-centered church focused on what matters most to God.<\/p>\n A living organism, such as the church, needs organization but for the right reason<\/a> and with the right focus<\/a> in order to have the right effect<\/a>. Look at how you function as a church and determine if …<\/p>\n people sense the presence of the Lord with the focus is on Him.<\/p>\n Without the light of His presence, we miss the true blessing (Ps. 89:15).<\/p>\n Read:<\/em><\/p>\n both grace and truth enter into what you do.<\/p>\n Without a Christ-like approach of grace and truth (Jn. 1:14, 17), we fail to accurately represent Him in what we do.<\/p>\n Read:<\/em><\/p>\n people matter more than programs.<\/p>\n Without love for people, what we say and do is “only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal” and is “nothing”, and we “gain nothing” (1 Cor. 13:1-3).<\/p>\n Read:<\/em><\/p>\n If we really want to see our churches grow (spiritually, not just numerically), we need to get beyond the logistics of church life. We must put the focus on what matters most.<\/p>\n Examples of Logistical Steps That Fail to Produce Growth . . . Continue reading Getting Beyond the Logistics of Church Life<\/span>Get Beyond the Logistics of Church Life to Life-Giving Effects<\/h2>\n
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