Stages of Church Advancement
We’ve identified five distinct stages that every church goes through as it develops. Each stage represents unique challenges and opportunities, and therefore, demands a different focus and skill in order to achieve the desired outcome. Growth through these stages is the basis for all our strengthening efforts.
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Primary Outcome
Multiplication of Disciples
Primary Focus
High-Impact Services
Assimilation Plan / Processes
Leadership Development
City Engagement
Primary Skills
Preaching
Evangelism
Leadership
Time Management
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Primary Outcome
Multiplication of Leaders
Primary Focus
Discipleship Pathway Development
Hire the Right Staff
Package / Give Away Ministry
Primary Skills
Equipping
Team Building
Cultivating & Managing Momentum
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Primary Outcome
Multiplication of Ministries
Primary Focus
Manager Multiple Staff
Layer Leadership
Outreach / Compassion
Primary Skills
Delegation
People Management
Ministry Management
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Primary Outcome
Multiplication of Systems
Primary Focus
Systems Development
Business Acumen / Expertise
Reorganization / Reinvention
Primary Skills
Lead Change / Change Agent
Finding / Hiring Expertise
Process / Systems Development
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Primary Outcome
Multiplication of Churches
Primary Focus
Church-Planting Church
Influencing Church
Resources to Leverage Ministry
Primary Skills
Church-Planting
Strategic Thinking / Planning / Partners
Wisdom
