Local Church Ministry Exam

Persecution, church splits, the call of God, Adoption, a surprise pregnancy, and the legacy of a dying church.

Identify a group of people or a place that needs the gospel. Look for the gaps that other ministries are missing.

God’s vision must lead to prayerful planning.

Why is community service important?

How much of the world is considered Unreached People groups?

Multiply disciples, leaders, teams, and faith communities. Do this + you will become a church that plants many churches.

Why was the early church needed?

A Biker church, or cowboy church that appeals to a certain group that other wise wouldn’t come to church.

Healthy churches will reproduce, and daughter church planting should be envisioned and planned from the beginning.

What is the possible dangers of being in a Micro church?

A multiplication of disciples that resulted in locally gathered believers (churches) that would reproduce globally.

Create environments that connect people to do life together in authentic relationships as people explore the gospel.

Autonomous (functioning outside governing) body of covenanted believers in Jesus, glorifying God by the Great Comission.

A church that focuses on Jesus’ example and tries to build genuine relationships where good news is experienced to grow.

What happens if we have a great vision but a lousy plan?

Christ is Lord (Boss) of the church and He has a vision for the church.

Leadership development lies at the heart of the church’s mission + leadership quality to develop is spiritual maturity.

What is the third largest mission field in the world?

Prayer is the indispensable source of God’s power and wisdom in each aspect of church ministry.

What happens when your plans don’t match your purpose?

What are the steps in planning for a church plant?

The church pastor’s spiritual life, family life, and ministry life must be in biblical balance.

Gather people and form faith communities for God’s worship and glory. This is the beginning of the visible church.

Every church pastor or planter needs a mentor.

In planting a church, you should evaluate everything according to what?

Introduce your group to Christ by living lives that embodies Him. Serve authentically and develop life relationships

A Church should learn to be sowers of the Gospel, not just reapers.

Central work of the church is always to help people put their trust in Christ and grow into maturity as His followers.

The church pastor is most effective as part of a team on which he serves as the visionary leader.

Bridge the gap by connecting with individuals. Ask questions and learn what they value.

Which of the following is NOT a step in revitalizing a church? (pt5)

A Church should NOT form a small team for ministering harvest that prays regularly + has a passion for making disciples

Why is it good to have Co-vocational pastors?

Different cultures have different customs and they tend to clash with other cultures’ customs.

What are the 2 types of church plants?

Which of the following is NOT a step in revitalizing a church? (pt3)

Understanding and communicating to the people in the target community is essential to reaching them effectively.

Make disciples who multiply themselves. Share your grace stories. Help the new Christ followers grow in their new faith.

Were there churches when the great commission was given?

Which of the following is NOT a step in revitalizing a church?

Missionary model, a Timothy model, let my people go model, let my pastor go model, partner church model, and multi-site

Which of the following is NOT a step in revitalizing a church? (pt4)

Statistically, what is the most effective way to evangelize?

A church that focuses on doing things such as marketing campaigns and big signs that entice the lost to come.

Which of the following is NOT a step in revitalizing a church? (pt2)

New churches are more willing to adapt and do things differently in order to reach the lost in their area.