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A Distinctive Approach |
8 |
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Acknowledgments |
9 |
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About the Workbook |
10 |
| 1. |
Let's Get Started |
|
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How Do We Know If We're Healthy? |
19 |
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Guidelines for Leaders on Facilitating Effective
Dialogue |
22 |
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Guidelines for Leaders on Conflict Resolution |
27 |
| 2. |
Time for Dialogue and Assessment |
|
| Characteristic 1 |
God's Empowering Presence |
35 |
| Characteristic 2 |
God-Exalting Worship |
39 |
| Characteristic 3 |
Spiritual Disciplines |
43 |
| Characteristic 4 |
Learning and Growing in Community |
47 |
| Characteristic 5 |
A Commitment to Loving and Caring Relationships |
51 |
| Characteristic 6 |
Servant-Leadership Development |
55 |
| Characteristic 7 |
An Outward Focus |
60 |
| Characteristic 8 |
Wise Administration and Accountability |
64 |
| Characteristic 9 |
Networking with the Body of Christ |
68 |
| Characteristic 10 |
Stewardship and Generosity |
72 |
| 3. |
Time for Planning |
|
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What Do We Do with What We've Learned? |
79 |
|
Seven Planning Questions |
84 |
| Question 1 |
Spiritual Needs Assessment |
85 |
| Question 2 |
Strengths and Weaknesses |
86 |
| Question 3 |
Opportunities and Threats or Barriers |
87 |
| Question 4 |
Ministry Options |
87 |
| Question 5 |
Ministry Platform |
88 |
| Question 6 |
Ministry Goals |
93 |
| Question 7 |
Action Steps |
94 |
|
Guidelines for Leaders on Change Management,
Accountability, and Evaluation |
99 |
| 4. |
Additional Resources |
|
| Appendix A |
Additional Scripture References for Each
Characteristic |
107 |
| Appendix B |
Sermon Outlines for Each Characteristic |
114 |
| Appendix C |
Healthy Church Facilitation |
133 |
| Appendix D |
Additional Healthy Church Resources and Training
Opportunities |
138 |
|
Selected Bibliography: Additional Dialogue,
Assessment, and Planning Resources |
140 |
