10/12/2009

Sermon Outline for October 11, 2009

Church Health - Functional Structures
Luke 13:6-8 (Pew Bible page 1620)

Rerun:
Making disciples
Most controversial

Dysfunction:
Shows dysfunction
False assumption
Principles about ministry structure

Department Head Principle:
Chairperson's personality
Guided by God
Like the vineyard keeper

Multiplication Principle:
Develop leaders
Promote ministry multiplication
Purpose of the fig tree

Evaluation Principle:
Know what you have
Keeper evaluates health

Living Matter Principle:
Churches are like fig trees
Difference is how they are structured

How Do You Respond:
Gifts to achieve purposes
Encourage and promote health
Serve as followers and leaders

Next Week: Church Health: Inspiring Worship Services

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