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SLBC's Strategy of Ministry Effectiveness
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Simple Structure
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Loving Relationships
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Active, Passionate Spirituality
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Empowering Leadership
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Need-Oriented Evangelism
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Vibrant Worship
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Driven by Purpose
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Effective Small Groups
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Yielded to Christ's Lordship
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Lay Ministry
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Explanation:
Simple Structures
We believe that church structures must never become an end in themselves but always a means to an end. Whatever does not measure up to this requirement must be changed or laid to rest.
Active, Passionate Spirituality
We believe that faith must be actually lived out by church members with commitment, fire and enthusiasm.
Need-Oriented Evangelism
We believe that the church will grow through the outreach efforts of each member.
Driven by Purpose
We believe that balance among the five purposes of the church--discipleship, worship, evangelism, fellowship, ministry--is essential for church health which in turn is essential for church growth.
Yielded to the Lordship of Jesus Christ
We believe that effective church life begins with the acknowledgment that the church belongs to Jesus, and He and He alone is its rightful head.
Loving Relationships
We believe that the church must manifest a high degree of love, acceptance and forgiveness.
Empowering Leadership
We believe that the spiritual leaders of the church equip, support, motivate and mentor individuals to become all that God wants them to be.
Vital Worship
We believe that a worship service should be an inspiring experience for those who attend it.
Effective Small Groups
We believe that a healthy church must develop a system of small groups where individual Christians can find intimate community, practical help and intensive spiritual interaction.
Lay Ministry
We believe that the role of church leadership is to help its members identify their spiritual gifts and integrate them into ministries that match their gifts.
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