Episode 145: Let's Change the Scorecard

 

Old scoreboard

Nickels- giving

Noses - attendance to worship or events

 

Jonathan Edwards - Distinguishing Marks

A steady accumulation of decisions - might be - but not if no discipleship follows.

Large attendance - maybe. . .

emotional experience - maybe. . .

 

Growing esteem of Jesus Christ

A discernable sense of repentance

A dogged devotion to the word of God

An interest in Theology and doctrine

An evident love for God and neighbor

 

A Fruitful church is empowered by the Holy Spirit and have a heart for those outside the church

 

 

 

New expanded scoreboard

Add these

Sent out

Engaging conversations

Impact opportunities in the community

Mission opportunities given to new people

relationships restored

 

A church can be fruitful and not huge

 

Are those being baptized continuing to walk in the faith a year or 2 or 5 later?

How many of our people are being trained to disciple others?

What percentage of the church are involved in small group?

How many of our people can articulate the gospel clearly

what percentage of our folks are serving in the community.

What is the reputation of the church in the community?

 

Missional Renaissance by Reggie McNeal