Our church purpose answers the question of “why” we should want to grow. Here we turn our attention to “how” we will grow which ties into the practice of Body Life. Ephesians 4:16 provides God’s blueprint for growth — “From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” — Suffice it to say that everybody has a part when it comes to church growth.
You’ll find teaching on this verse on the MinTools.com site. Be encouraged to take time to read through each of the following articles to add into your understanding of how God’s Design for the church to function as a Body relates to church growth.
To Read:
- Is God’s Blueprint for Church Growth & Ministry Still Relevant?
- True Body Life Results in Church Growth
- Connected for a Purpose
Ephesians 4:16 is just as instrumental to church growth as the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20. Check out the article, The Great Commission: Whose Responsibility is It?, where you will read that everybody has a part in fulfilling the Great Commission.
4 Key Concepts Related to Everybody’s Part in Church Growth:
- Everybody needs to do their part in inviting friends and family.
- Everybody needs to do their part to keep people coming back.
- Everybody needs to do their part if you are going to be prepared for church growth.
- Everybody needs to do their part in coordination with one another.
The Steering the Church Toward Body Life Leadership Guide includes this content along with some brief thoughts about each of the above four concepts.
For Resources on Body Life, Go to: Body Life Resources
All Posts about Church Growth:
- Church Purpose That Leads to Church Growth
- Church Growth Outgrowth of Church Purpose
- Everybody Has a Part in Church Growth
- Church Growth & the Great Commission
- Trying to Attract People to Your Church by Becoming Like Them?
- Trying to Attract People to Your Church with Grace?
- Trying to Attract People to Your Church by What You Offer?
- Trying to Attract People to Your Church Through Manipulation?
- Trying to Attract People to Your Church by Watering Down the Truth?
- Church Growth & God’s Power
- Power of the Gospel & Church Growth
- Power of the Gospel, Not Entertaining
- Power of the Gospel, Not the Messenger
- Power of the Gospel, Not Swayed by What People Think
- Grace to Grow
- Grace to be a Growth Agent
- True Church Growth & Health: Reliant on the Holy Spirit
- Collaboration in Church Growth Efforts Possible with Spirit
- Competence, Conviction & Confidence in Church Growth
- Growth Because of His Name
- Growth When All Done in His Name
- Growth in His Name Came at a Cost
- Prayer Essential for Church Growth
- Praying for Church Growth
- All Spiritual Gifts Needed for Church Growth
- Perspective Toward Each Other’s Part in Church Growth
- Not the Time to Think about Church Growth?
- How Resurrection Power Helps with Church Growth
- Attacks Against Church Growth
- Attacks Against Church Growth Need God’s Protection
- Our How-To Book for Church Growth
- An Example of What It Takes for Growth and Spiritual Health
- Good Stewards Aim Toward Growth
- Leader Qualities in Church Growth