Becoming a Healthy Church: Ten Traits of a Vital Ministry"A wonderful tool that I recommend to every church that is serious about being purpose-driven." -Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Church Now available in trade paper, Becoming a Healthy Church illustrates the ten most important characteristics of church health. Based on extensive surveys, this helpful volume is designed to encourage the creation of a healthy climate for your church and its ministry. |
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Contents
Foreword by Haddon Robinson | 9 |
Gods Empowering Presence | 27 |
GodExalting Worship | 41 |
Spiritual Disciplines | 59 |
Learning and Growing in Community | 77 |
A Commitment to Loving and Caring Relationships | 95 |
ServantLeadership Development | 115 |
An Outward Focus | 135 |
Wise Administration and Accountability | 157 |
Networking with the Body of Christ | 179 |
Stewardship and Generosity | 197 |
The Process of Becoming a Healthy Church | 215 |
Notes | 232 |
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