Rick Warren teaches that there are 5
Phases of Renewal:
1. Personal – fall in love with God
2. Relational – restoration – love each
other
3. Missional (purposeful) – kingdom
assignment
4. Structural – decisional &
organizational change
5. Cultural – change your area
Every church is directed by some
force…..
By
tradition – We’ve always done…
By
personalities – What does the key leader think
or want?
By
finances – How much will it cost?
By
buildings – They shape/determine how we
minister or...
By
programs – Calendar driven
By
the unchurched – What do they want most?
Church
attendance alone does not equate to spiritual maturity. We need to ask
ourselves the question: How can my church and myself be renewed and grow?
Growth
comes from health. Health comes from balance – living out God’s purposes. Plans and programs don’t last but God’s purposes
do!
Remember
the five purposes of the church and every believer: WORSHP – MINISTRY
–FELLOWSHIP – DISCIPLESHIP – EVANGELISM
Be wise today and always –
live out God’s purposes for your life and you’ll experience renewal.
