THE

CONCEPT:

What Works


WHAT DOES NOT WORK


  1. 1.Trying to renew your church by fixing its weaknesses and deficits.






2. Trying one new ministry 

    or program after

    another – hoping to find 

    one that excites your 

    congregation.







  1. 3.Thinking about your church as an organization to be managed.








  1. 4.Having a small group “at the top” do all the planning and leading.





5. Expecting that a weekend 

    event or short-term  

    project will create and 

    sustain transformational 

    change.

WHAT DOES WORK


1. Work from your congregation’s strengths and gifts. God gave your congregation everything it needs to do His work. Keep your attention on ... (more)



2. Focus on your mission – making disciples and serving others. Engage your congregation in discerning a compelling vision. What is your Lord calling you to be and do? Transformed congregations have ... (more)



3. Visualize your church as the Body of Christ, a living body given breath by the Spirit, a body to nurture and grow. Viewing your church through the lens of this organic metaphor creates wonderful new possibilities Shift your thinking ... (more)



4. Engage everyone in discerning and achieving your unique mission and vision. Change will happen because ... (more)



5. Staying alive with the Spirit and living out the church’s mission requires a continuous process. Sustaining positive change happens when God’s people ... (more)

Learn all about Healthy Church DNA® and how you can do what works.