Characteristics of Vibrant Expanding Churches (Gleamed from The Interventionist by Lyle Scheller):

 

 

 

 

  • is remarkably open to new ideas and innovation

  • provides a large and supportive environment for maverick leaders

  • assumes that quality and relevance in ministry will produce the funds required to pay the bills

  • is unusually sensitive to the spiritual needs of people on a self-identified religious pilgrimage

  • places creativity and commitment ahead of tenure and bloodiness in choosing volunteer policy makers

  • utilizes visual images in all aspects of congregational life

  • perceives God's creation to be a world filled with color

  • assumes that tomorrow will undermine efforts to perpetuate the status quo

  • enjoys leadership that frequently challenges the people to do what many are convinced is impossible

  • affirms the value of choices

  • is more comfortable with an ad hoc approach to an organizational structure than with a rigid system that follow the book.

 

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