Observation: Overwhelmingly, the analysis reveals a church culture
whose evangelical style (inviting others into Christian faith) is passive,
responding to movements of the Holy Spirit in others, rather than direct
invitational contacts.
Questions: Consider asking, where are people interfacing with the
church so that as such time as the Spirit moves in their lives, they will know
where to go?
Next
Steps: Capitalize on this style by actively making your presence known
and responding with affirmation and mentoring to people the Holy Spirit has
touched. Establish connections,
visibility and awareness between the church as a place to grow closer to God,
and people outside the church the Holy Spirit has touched or will touch.
This can be active ministry through and
beyond the church, as well as a substrata network to the church’s main programs
where social connections and searching begins.
The thrust is to make your presence known so people touched by the Holy
Spirit know you are accessible to their development.
Internally,
be certain you are growing in your own faith disciplines so you can be alert to
the movements of the Holy Spirit, and you are maturing with God.
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