7 Ways to Keep an Outward Focus
"Church can easily become about what the existing congregation wants, instead of serving people beyond the existing group."
"Church can easily become about what the existing congregation wants, instead of serving people beyond the existing group."
Moving new people toward "assimilation": a scorecard for your church.
Ed Stetzer: “I don’t care what you like; I care that you love the Gospel and the people God has called you to reach .”
The gospel isn't something we DO, it's something we ANNOUNCE with words.
One great ministry challenge is to serve in a way that values, affirms and protects our children.
“The leadership displayed by apostles was one of moving the church to action rather than merely enjoying classroom teaching.”
"While in many cases, growth can be the byproduct of health and right focus, it is not always the best litmus test."
LifeWay Research President Ed Stetzer says the church often is confused about how to view "the world."
Ed Stetzer: "Membership is often misunderstood, misapplied or not applied at all."
Ed Stetzer: "Transformation churches are measuring their impact by a whole new scorecard."