Growing Vital Congregations

Letter of Introduction
by
David Skinner

GROWING VITAL CONGREGATIONS

SIGNS OF A VITAL (SPIRITUALLY) GROWING CONGREGATION

Making Disciples
Growing Vital Congregations
Starting New Congregations and Ministries
Strengthening Cooperative Ministries
Supporting American Baptist Missions
Managing Resources Effectively

EVALUATION OF 8 VITAL SIGNS OF A HEALTHY CONGREGATION

Proclaims Christ
Expresses Authentic Worship
Makes Disciples
Prays Fervently
Models Servant-Leadership
Fellowships In Love
Serves Others
Seeks God's Vision

 -- A Spiritual Inventory --
Congregational Assessment Form
Designed to help congregations identify specific areas of strengths and weaknesses, and to pinpoint areas that require special attention