Evangelism

Marks of a healthy, vital church

A vital, healthy church:

• Has a passionate spirituality that goes to the heart of the gospel;
• Makes the Good News of Christ visible throughout the life of the community;
• Has a clear sense of what God is calling them to be, and lives out this calling in mission;
• Has a focus on the gifts people have and encourages the use of such gifts;
• Have inspiring worship services;
• Has people who genuinely like and care for one another, and respect each other;
• Has ways to resolve conflict in a positive manner;
• Have leaders who encourage and expand the number of those in leadership;
• Have functional organizational structures that fit the needs of the church's mission.