Our adult Sunday School lesson led by CSM Cliff a couple weeks ago. These are some of my notes. I love getting to actually SIT in class and not have to lead something.
A healthy church has the following characterisitcs:
Level I
-God's empowering presence
-God exalting worship
-Spiritual Disciplines
Level II
-Learning and growing in community
-A commitment to loving and caring relationships
-Servant-leadership Development
Level III
-An outward focus
-Wise administration and accountability
-Networking with the body of Christ
-Stewardship and generosity
Scripture and prayer is woven all throughout all levels.The centrality of the Bible and prayer in all of these characterisitics.
Result: Harvest (with courage and authority)
We can expect persecution and opposition in the midst of ministry to the lost so,
-learn to depend on his protection
-learn to depend on HIS power through prayer (No prayer=no power)
-depend on God in new ways daily
