15. Perspectives Of Church Growth

Question 1

List the five purposes of the Church

Answer 1

1. To minister salvation to the lost
2. To assure people they will be loved
3. To join believers into the body
4. To heal the hurts
5. To make disciples

Question 2

‘Religion’ is — but ‘Christianity’ —

Answer 2

man’s effort to please God,

brings God to man

Question 3

What should ‘real’ Christianity become?

Answer 3

An epidemic

Question 4

What should a newcomer see first in a building?

Answer 4

Another person

Question 5

In the concept of the church as a field, the situation demands a super-star for a —

Answer 5

pastor

Question 6

In the concept of the church as a force, what are people equipped to do?

Answer 6

serve

Question 7

Of the three stages of church growth, the one that is desired above the others would be

Answer 7

First generation excitement

Question 8

In the concept of the church as a force, what are the five goals

Answer 8

1. Discipleship training
2. Life changing worship
3. Fellowship
4. Meeting needs of others
5. Resulting in wholeness of each person

Question 9

The Church is an institution

Answer 9

False

Question 10

The power of the Church is in the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The community should come into the Church

Answer 11

False

Question 12

The Pastor should see that everybody’s needs are met

Answer 12

True

Question 13

People must be trained to use their gifts and allowed to minister in crisis

Answer 13

True