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Introduction to Natural Church Development ©2001 CoachNet, Inc. ? What’s That NATURAL CHURCH DEVELOPMENT What is NCD • A different way of thinking about growth • A long-term strategic process Mark 4:26-29 A man scatters seed… the seed sprouts and grows… All by itself the soil produces grain... Thinking Growth….Naturally Natural Church Development helps leaders create an ongoing environment that releases the growth potential in their churches. Thinking Growth….Naturally • God‘s principles for growing living organisms – Principles of nature apply to the church – The church is a living organism • Partnering with God to stimulate healthy growth • Quality as the foundation for quantity Thinking Growth….Naturally Natural Church Development helps leaders identify and address the unique health (quality) issues facing their churches. Natural Church Development International Research Project • 1,000 churches • 32 countries • 18 languages • 6 continents Key Question What church growth principles are true, regardless of culture and theological persuasion? Quality Characteristics • • • • • • • • Empowering Gift-oriented Passionate Functional Inspiring Holistic Need-oriented Loving Leadership Ministry Spirituality Structures Worship Small Groups Evangelism Relationships The Adjective is the key! Six Biotic Principles • • • • • • Interdependence Multiplication Energy transformation Multi-usage Symbiosis Functionality The NCD Survey • A diagnostic tool for implementing the NCD paradigm • A question of values – Look at the adjective for quality, not the noun • The Minimum Factor The Minimum Barrel Church Raising the quality of the minimum factor Attendance often results in quantitative growth Minimum Factor Quality Characteristics The NCD Cycle The Quality Growth Cycle is a strategic process that provides a framework for action. The NCD Cycle Phase 6: Evaluate and Repeat Phase 5: Implement & monitor Phase 1: Prepare for Survey Phase 4: Develop Action Plan Phase 2: Do the Survey Phase 3: Analyze Survey Results Helpful Resources • Natural Church Development (Schwarz) – Explanation of NCD basics • ABC’s of Natural Church Development (Schwarz) – Abbreviated explanation of NCD • Releasing Your Church’s Potential (Logan/Clegg) • CoachNet web-based resourcing – www.coachnet.org Natural Church Development…… ......the choice is yours