Biblical Principles
Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20
The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process
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Church Practice
Five Functions Acts 2:38-47
• Evangelism
• Discipleship
• Ministry
• Fellowship
• Worship
Kingdom Results
Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47
Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18
Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3
Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8
Biblical Principles
Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20
The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process
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Church Practice
Five Functions Acts 2:38-47
• Evangelism
• Discipleship
• Ministry
• Fellowship
• Worship
Kingdom Results
Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47
Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18
Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3
Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8
Open GroupsActs 17:10-12
CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY
Open Groups
A Church Practice strategy that exists to lead people to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and to build on-mission Christians by engaging people in foundational evangelism, discipleship, ministry, fellowship, and worship through ongoing, evangelistic Bible study units.
Biblical Principles
Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20
The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process
Ch
urc
h C
ult
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Church Practice
Five Functions Acts 2:38-47
• Evangelism
• Discipleship
• Ministry
• Fellowship
• Worship
Kingdom Results
Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47
Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18
Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3
Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8
Open GroupsActs 17:10-12
Corporate Worship
Acts 2:46-47
CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY
Corporate Worship
A Church Practice strategy that exists to celebrate God’s grace and mercy, to proclaim God’s truth, and to evangelize the lost. This occurs in an atmosphere of encountering the presence, holiness, and revelation of Almighty God. The corporate worship service is an open gathering of believers and unbelievers. It becomes another entry point for unbelievers into the church.
Biblical Principles
Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20
The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process
Ch
urc
h C
ult
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Church Practice
Five Functions Acts 2:38-47
• Evangelism
• Discipleship
• Ministry
• Fellowship
• Worship
Kingdom Results
Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47
Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18
Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3
Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8
Open GroupsActs 17:10-12
Corporate Worship
Acts 2:46-47
Closed Groups Acts 18:24-28
CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY
Closed GroupA Church Practice strategy that exists to build kingdom leaders and to equip believers to serve by engaging people in discipleship that moves them toward spiritual transformation.
Biblical Principles
Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20
The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process
Ch
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ult
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Church Practice
Five Functions Acts 2:38-47
• Evangelism
• Discipleship
• Ministry
• Fellowship
• Worship
Kingdom Results
Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47
Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18
Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3
Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8
Open GroupsActs 17:10-12
Corporate Worship
Acts 2:46-47
Closed Groups Acts 18:24-28
Ministry Teams
Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3
CHURCH PRACTICE STRATEGY
Ministry TeamsA Church Practice strategy that exists to build up the body of Christ to accomplish the work of service within the church and to be involved in missions outside the church through new or existing kingdom units.
In MinistryLost
Biblical Principles
Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20
The Kingdom-Focused Church Model And Process
Ch
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h C
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Church Practice
Five Functions Acts 2:38-47
• Evangelism
• Discipleship
• Ministry
• Fellowship
• Worship
Kingdom Results
Numerical Growth Acts 2:41, 47
Spiritual Transformation 2 Corinthians 3:18
Ministry Expansion Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3
Kingdom Advance Acts 1:8
Open GroupsActs 17:10-12
Corporate Worship
Acts 2:46-47
Closed Groups Acts 18:24-28
Ministry Teams
Acts 6:1-3; 13:1-3
Making Disciples
Maturing Believers
Multiplying Ministries
The Kingdom-focused church
intentionally helps believers mature
as Christians.
CHURCH PRACTICE
Corporate Worship
Ministry Teams
Believer
Believer
Believer Believer
Lost
Closed Groups
Open Groups
CHURCH PRACTICE
Open Groups
Corporate Worship
Closed Groups
Ministry Teams
LostBeliever
CHURCH PRACTICE
Open Groups
Corporate Worship
Closed Groups
Ministry Teams
LostBeliever
CHURCH PRACTICE
Open Groups
Corporate Worship
Closed Groups
Ministry Teams
LostBeliever
CHURCH PRACTICE
Open Groups
Corporate Worship
Closed Groups
Ministry Teams
LostBeliever
CHURCH PRACTICE
Open Groups
Corporate Worship
Closed Groups
Ministry Teams
LostTrusts Christ and is saved.
CHURCH PRACTICE
Open Groups
Corporate Worship
Closed Groups
Ministry Teams
Begins the maturing process
New believer
The Kingdom-focused church
intentionally evangelizes the
lost.Lost
MAP ILLUSTRATIONS
1. Size – indicates # of people impacted
2. Connecting lines – indicate intentional cooperation between strategies
3. Dotted line shapes – indicate an intentional focus on reaching unbelievers
4. Solid line shapes – indicate a primary focus on believers
ConnectednessBalance
CHURCH PRACTICE
Open Groups
Corporate Worship
Closed Groups
Ministry Teams
CHURCH PRACTICE
Open Groups
Corporate Worship
Closed Groups
Ministry Teams
CHURCH PRACTICE
Open Groups
Corporate Worship
Closed Groups
Ministry Teams
CHURCH 1 CHURCH 2
1. List one strength.
2. List one need/concern.
3. List one solution.
