Category Archives: Series: Church Growth 101

Plugged In Part 3

Posted on September 4, 2014 by pastorjoshgarner

God Has a Place For Each of Us -Church provides a place where you can be used for God’s glory. Some of us are saying, I think I know what God wants to do with my life. You are saying … Continue reading →

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Plugged In Part 2

Posted on September 3, 2014 by pastorjoshgarner

God Has a Purpose For Each of Us -God has given you these gifts because he has a purpose for your life. His design is divine. The omnipotent, omniscient creator has hand crafted you according to his distinct plan and … Continue reading →

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Plugged In Part 1

Posted on September 2, 2014 by pastorjoshgarner

Eph 4:7-8,16 7But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” … 16from whom the whole … Continue reading →

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Situations That Stretch Us Part 3

Posted on August 27, 2014 by pastorjoshgarner

Every Conflict Is an Opportunity to Grow -What could have been divisive instead became decisive. What I mean by that is simple. This conflict if not handled correctly could have had devastating effects on the young church. It could have … Continue reading →

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Situations That Stretch Us Part 2

Posted on August 26, 2014 by pastorjoshgarner

Every Solution Stems From a Situation -Here is what was happening. The first church had a bread ministry going on. They were feeding widows and orphans. Strange thing is it was not the children but the elders who were getting … Continue reading →

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Situations That Stretch Us Part 1

Posted on August 25, 2014 by pastorjoshgarner

Every Church Experiences Conflict Acts 6:1 1Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. -Growth is a … Continue reading →

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Real Growth Part 3

Posted on August 20, 2014 by pastorjoshgarner

Spiritual Growth Offers No Shortcut -Many ministries don’t do discipleship well because it does not offer immediate results. There is no shortcut for discipleship. Discipleship takes: Time. You can produce a convert in a single service. Developing a disciple takes … Continue reading →

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Real Growth Part 2

Posted on August 19, 2014 by pastorjoshgarner

Spiritual Growth Is Real Growth -Discipleship must be a priority. Jesus commanded it. His commission to the church was make disciples. As we look at that growing church of Acts 2 we realize that took that commission seriously. (Read Reference) … Continue reading →

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Real Growth Part 1

Posted on August 18, 2014 by pastorjoshgarner

Spiritual Growth Focuses on Disciples Not Decisions -We get caught up counting conversions. As part of the reporting system that we are asked to complete each year by our fellowship, we are asked to list the number of conversions that we … Continue reading →

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Balancing Act Part 3

Posted on August 14, 2014 by pastorjoshgarner

Balanced Is Biblical Phil 4:5 5Let your gentleness (moderation KJV) be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. -Paul instructs the Philippian church.  The word moderation used in the KJV is translated gentleness in many other translations because … Continue reading →

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