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Becoming All God Wants Us To Be Mark 4:26-29 The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed… the seed sprouts and grows … all by itself the soil produces grain … as soon as the grain is ripe he puts the sickle to it. Acts 2:42-47 They devoted themselves to … And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. 1 Corinthians 3:6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. Growing Healthy Churches God gives the growth • “All by itself” Our responsibility: • to create the growth environment The Growth Environment What church growth principles are true, regardless of: • culture • theology • setting • liturgical tradition Research • • • • 1,000 churches 32 countries 18 languages 5 continents Findings: 8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership 8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry 8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality 8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures 8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship 8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship Holistic Small Groups 8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship Holistic Small Groups Need-oriented Evangelism 8 Quality Characteristics Empowering Leadership Gift-based Ministry Passionate Spirituality Effective Structures Inspiring Worship Holistic Small Groups Need-oriented Evangelism Loving Relationships Developing the Qualities Act Reflect Plan Minimum Factor Principle Ephesian 4:16 From Christ the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.