LEADING YOUR CHURCH THROUGH CHANGE SESSION 1 LEADING

帶領教會經過轉變 LEADING YOUR CHURCH THROUGH CHANGE

第一課 帶領教會經過轉變 明白轉變的內容 SESSION 1 LEADING YOUR CHURCH THROUGH CHANGE Understanding the Components of Change

1. 你必須對教會增長建立一個 堅定不移的信念 。 I. YOU MUST DEVELOP AN UNSHAKEABLE CONVICTION ABOUT GROWTH

教會為什麼必須不斷增長： • 因為神的話語命令我們 馬太 28: 18 -20; 馬可 16: 15; 路加 24: 46 -48; 約翰 20: 21; 使 徒行傳 1: 8 Why We Must Never Stop Growing • Because God’s Word COMMANDS IT MATTHEW 28: 18 -20; MARK 16: 15; LUKE 24: 46 -48; JOHN 20: 21; ACTS 1: 8

• 因為人的需要驅策我們 “……乃是寬容你們，不願有一人沉淪，乃願人人都 悔改 。” 彼得後書 3: 9 “因為基督的愛激勵我們 ……” 哥林多後书 5: 14 • Because the needs of people DEMAND IT “. . . The Lord is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. ” 2 PETER 3: 9 “For Christ’s love compels us. ” 2 CORINTHIANS 5: 14

• 因為教會增長是上帝的旨意 “不持定元首，全身既然靠著他，筋節 得以相助聯絡，就因神大得長進。” 歌羅西書 2: 19（GN） • Because church growth is GOD’S WILL “Under Christ’s control, the whole body is nourished and held together by its joints and ligaments, and grows as God wants it to grow. ” COLOSSIANS 2: 19 ( GN)

普遍對教會增長的批評： • “上帝關心的不是人數” • “教會應該注重素質，不是數量。” • “大型教會易於表面化和缺乏委身” Current Criticisms of Church Growth: • “God isn’t interested in numbers. ” • “The church should focus on quality, not quantity. ” • “Large churches are shallow and

事實： 教會的大小和實力並沒有關聯性。 Fact: There is no correlation between the SIZE and STRENGTH of a church.

附加輔助資料： 領導力提升錄音帶 Leadership Lifter Tape＃L 014 “我為什麼相信教會增長” For additional help: Leadership Lifter Tape #L 014 “Why I Believe in Church Growth”

2. 決定教會是否應該改變 II. DECIDE IF THE CHURCH SHOULD BE CHANGED

要考慮的方面： § 地點 § 領導力 § 長遠計畫 Aspects to consider: § LOCATION § LEADERSHIP § LONGEVITY

3. 為決定留下來服事 做一個公開的委身 III. MAKE A PUBLIC COMMITMENT TO STAY

領導的定律： 改變需要時間 Law of Leadership: Change takes T. I. M. E.

教會處於停頓的時間越久， 需要越長的時間來增長 The longer a church has been plateaued, the longer it will take to GET GROWING

4. 開始分享異象 IV. BEGIN SHARING THE VISION

5. 讓你的主要同 多接觸模範教會 “你效法我們. . . 作了馬其頓和亞該亞，所有信 主之人的榜樣。” 帖撒羅尼迦前書 1: 6 -7 V. EXPOSE YOUR KEY LEADERS TO MODEL CHURCHES “You became imitators of us. . . and so you became a model to all believers in Macedonia and Achaia. ” 1 THESSALONIANS 1: 6 -7

領悟： “學習使你有別於他人” Realize “Education is Alienation. ”

嚴重的錯誤觀念： 回家以後，只要簡單地告訴他們 要嘗試的新概念。 要使用錄影帶. . . 書本. . . 探訪教會。 Big Mistake: . To go home and try to institute new ideas by simply telling them. Use tapes. . . books. . . Church visits.

6. 建立在你的 實力上， 而不是在你的 弱點上。 VI. BUILD ON YOUR STRENGTHS NOT YOUR WEAKNESSES.

秘訣是 將你已經做得很好的事情 做得更好 The secret is to do better WHAT YOU DO BEST

不要從你的問題開始， 要從你的夢想開始 Don’t begin with your problems, begin with YOUR DREAMS

7. 要有策略地 推行改變。 VII. BE STRATEGIC IN INTRODUCING CHANGE.

三件建立信任的事情： 1. 怜悯心 2. 實力 3. 一致性 Three Things That Build Trust: 1. COMPASSION 2. COMPETENCE 3. CONSISTENCY

8. 不要把批評看為 個人的攻擊 VIII. DON’T TAKE CRITICISM PERSONALLY

三件普遍的批評： • 關懷的問題 • 控制的問題 • 舒適的問題 There are three common criticisms: 1. The Care Issue 2. The Control Issue 3. The Comfort Issue

9. 你必須願意 讓人離開 教會。 IX. YOU MUST BE WILLING TO LET PEOPLE LEAVE THE CHURCH.

10. 對他們同意作出的改變加以 肯定和讚賞 。 X. AFFIRM AND APPRECIATE FOR THE CHANGES THEY DO AGREE TO MAKE.

專注在進度， 而不是完美！ Focus on PROGRESS , not PERFECTION!

第二課 生命建造課程的力量 推動人進入神的目的 SESSION 2 THE POWER OF CLASS Moving People into God’s Purposes

“我栽種了，亞波羅澆灌了。惟有神叫他生長。 可見栽種的算不得什麼，澆灌的也算不得什麼。 只在那叫他生長的神 。”哥林多前書 3: 6 -7 “不持定元首，全身既然靠著他，筋節得以相助 聯絡，就因神大得長進。” 歌羅西書 2: 19 "I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. ” 1 CORINTHIANS 3: 6 -7 ( NIV) “Under Christ's control the whole body is nourished and held together by its joints and ligaments, and it grows as God wants it to grow. ”

我們如何幫助人 開始採取這些 步驟？ HOW DO WE HELP PEOPLE TO BEGIN TO MAKE THESE STEPS?

I. 營造適合 同化的 氣氛。 I. CREATE THE RIGHT CLIMATE FOR ASSIMILATION.

我們的責任不是 創造人的靈命成長 We are not responsible for CREATING growth in people’s lives

我們的責任是 提供適合成長的氛圍。 We are responsible for providing the right CLIMATE for growth.

1. 明白你的 委身文化。 1. Understand your CULTURE of commitment.

問三個問題： • 委身這個字對人的意義是什麼？ • 人們對什麼事作委身？ • 人們對什麼事不作委身？ Ask three questions: i. What does the word commitment mean to people? ii. What are people committing themselves to? iii. What are people NOT committing themselves to?

2. 給人 一個委身的藍圖。 2. Give people a PICTURE of commitment.

一個推動人走向委身的藍圖要： • 活力的 • 具體的 – 營造向前 邁進的渴望 – 明確指示 下一步要做什麼 A picture that moves people towards commitment is: § DYNAMIC – Creating a desire to move to the next step. § SPECIFIC – Showing people exactly what to do next.

一個推動人走向委身的藍圖要： • 熱切的 - 給人一種 從神而來的挑戰 • 實際的 - 幫助人 逐步的成長 A picture that moves people towards commitment is: • ENTHUSIASTIC – Giving people a challenge from God. • REALISTIC – Helping people to grow one step at a time.

3. 給人 委身的榜樣。 3. Give people MODELS of commitment.

4. 給人 機會作委身。 4. Give people a PLACE to make commitments.

一個作委身的特定機會有什麽重要性？ • 它宣告這個委身的重要性。 • 它幫助人專注於自己的委身。 What’s so valuable about a specific place to make commitments? § It declares the IMPORTANCE of that commitment. § It helps people to FOCUS their commitments.

一個作委身的特定機會有什麽重要性？ • 讓人感受到其他同時作出 委身的人的支持和鼓勵。 What’s so valuable about a specific place to make commitments? • People feel the support and encouragement of OTHERS making the same commitment.

加強委身的機會可藉由： • 盡可能在同一時間舉行所有課程。 • 盡可能經常舉行課程。 • 用一個4小時的研討會方式。 The opportunity for commitment is strengthened by: § Having them at the SAME TIME if possible. § Having them as OFTEN as possible. § Doing them in ONE 4 HOUR seminar.

• 選用平信徒教導全部或部分課程。 • 用個人委身的時間來結束課程。 § Ask a lay person to teach all or part of the class. § Closing the class with a time of PERSONAL COMMITMENT.

II. 幫助人踏出下一步。 II. HELP PEOPLE TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP.

“一個靜止的物件，會繼續靜止， 直到有外在的力量引起作用。” 牛頓第三定律 “An object at rest tends to stay at rest unless acted upon by external forces. ” Newton’s Third Law

二十種鼓勵踏出下一步的實際方法： 1. 使用信件和電子郵件 2. 在歡迎卡上列出願意委身 下一個課程這一項。 20 Practical Ideas for encouraging the next step: 1. Use letters and e-mails. 2. Put a place to commit to the next class on your WELCOME CARD

3. 使委身下一個課程成為 你講章的內容。 4. 使課程成為每一個 見證的一部分 5. 讓人告訴你他們完成了 那些課程。 3. Make a commitment to the next class a part of your SERMON. 4. Make the classes a part of every testimony. 5. Ask people to TELL YOU what classes they’ve taken.

6. 為每一個課程，製作一套介紹課程 的價值和益處的小冊子 7. 在牧師家裡舉行“與牧師聊天”的 時間 8. 在教會設立歡迎中心 6. Develop a brochure series on the VALUES AND BENEFITS of each class. 7. Have a “Pastor’s Chat” in a pastors home. 8. Provide a Welcome Center at the church.

9. 利用每一個活動鼓勵人參加小組 10. 為那些已經在你教會的人提供 – 最新版的“ 101 到 401課程” 11. 充分利用鼓舞人的機會 9. Use every event to encourage people into SMALL GROUPS. 10. Offer a “ 101 – 401 Update” for those already in your church. 11. Take advantage of motivating opportunities.

12. 做每年一次的增長運動 13. 表揚每一階段的委身 14. 在每課程結束的時候，提供對 下一個課程報名的機會 12. Do a yearly growth campaign. 13. RECOGNIZE each step of commitment. 14. Give an opportunity at the end of each class to sign-up for the next class.

15. 鼓勵那些剛作出委身的人去打電話 鼓勵那些需要作同樣委身的人。 16. 作每年更新的委身. . . 包括鼓勵 人繼續成長。 17. 允許“走後門的委身” - 鼓勵已 經參與事奉的人完成所有課程。 15. Encourage those who have just made a commitment to call those who need to make the same commitment. 16. Have a YEARLY RENEWAL of commitments. . . with an encouragement to move on. 17. Allow “BACK DOOR Commitments” – encourage those involved in ministry to finish the steps.

18. 提供大量的“初進成員事 ” 19. 要求人在 301課程裡 完成他們的特質問卷訪談。 20. 鼓勵與小組裡的人 一起參加課程訓練 21. 提供托兒服務和膳食。 18. Provide lots of “entry level ministries. ” 19. Have people complete their shape interview during the 301 class. 20. Have people come to CLASS together as a small group. 21. Provide childcare and a meal.

四個您要解決關於同化的問題 1. 你如何知道人已經準備好要 進入下一個委身圈？ Four Questions About Assimilation You Will Need to Address 1. How do you know when people are ready to move onto the next commitment?

• 在 201課程之前已委身 成為教會的會員。 • 在 301課程之前，已開始奉獻， 有靈修和參與小組。 • 在 401課程和開始參與事 之前， 完成事 問卷和面談。 • Commitment to church membership before 201. • Start giving, a quiet time and involvement in a small group before 301. • Have a ministry interview before getting involved in a ministry and

四個您要解決關於同化的問題 2. 我們如何讓人對自己的委身有責 任感呢？ Four Questions About Assimilation You Will Need to Address (cont’d) 2. How do we hold people accountable to these commitments?

三種責任的形式: • • • 組織上的責任 個人上的責任 關係上的責任 Three types of accountability: • ORGANIZATIONAL accountability • PERSONAL accountability • RELATIONAL accountability

四個您要解決關於同化的問題 3. 人要出席多少活動和聚會才算有 健康的靈命？ Four Questions About Assimilation You Will Need to Address (cont’d) 3. How many events and meetings do people have to attend to be spiritually healthy?

四個您要解決關於同化的問題 4. 我們如何確保人來是要成為門徒， 而不是單單上課？ Four Questions About Assimilation You Will Need to Address 4. How do we make sure people are becoming disciples and not just taking classes?

• 讓課程成為他們許下委身的地方， 而不是單單領受訊息的地方。 • 提供環境讓他們在許下的委身裡 能發展和成長。 • Make the classes a place to make COMMITMENTS and not just receive INFORMATION • Give people a place to develop and grow in the commitments they have made.

III. 平衡你 同化的過程和 培育的過程 III. BALANCE YOUR ASSIMILATION PROCESS AND YOUR DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESS

平衡同化和培育的經驗： • 同化可以很快地發生，培育需要 時間！ • 同化容易在較大的群體進行， 培育在較小的小組裡進行。 Lessons on balancing assimilation and development: • Assimilation can happen QUICKLY, development takes TIME! • Assimilation works well in LARGER groups, development in SMALLER groups.

• 同化在培育之前發生。 • 沒有培育，便會失去同化 • 我們的自然趨向是推廣培育 • 平衡是很難做的！ • Assimilation comes before development. • Assimilation is lost without development. • Our natural drift is towards DEVELOPMENT. • The balance is MESSY!

第三課 以目的來建構教會的組織 SESSION 3 STRUCTURING ON PURPOSE

“不可把新酒裝在舊皮袋裡” 路加 5： 37 “但那漸舊漸衰的，就比快歸於 無有了。” 希伯來書 8： 13 “You can’t pour new wine in old wineskins. ” LUKE 5: 37 When a thing grows weak and out of date it is obviously soon going to disappear. ” HEBREWS

不完善的教會組織架構 所產生的三種現象: THREE SYMPTOMS OF INADEQUATE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

1. 不再增長 (失去方向) 1. PLATEAUED GROWTH (going nowhere)

教會結構無法造成增長， 但卻控制了增長的速度和大小。 Structure doesn't CAUSE growth, but it does control the RATE and SIZE of growth.

2. 內部糾紛 （爭奪決定權） 2. INTERNAL CONFLICT (fighting over decisions)

3. 令人沮喪的領導力 （士氣低） 3. DISCOURAGED LEADERSHIP (low morale)

更新的四個層面 1. 個人 – 神在你生命中 變的很真實 2. 眾人 – 產生團契 （感受到基督的身體） FOUR PHASES OF RENEWAL 1. PERSONAL – God becomes real to you 2. CORPORATE – The fellowship warms up (sense of the body)

3. 使命 – 牢牢抓住教會目的的 共同異象 4. 結構 – 組織的改變 3. MISSION – Capture a vision of the purposes of the church. 4. STRUCTURAL – Organizational change.

為了你的教會持續增長，結構必需 保持更新 。 重組教會結構的唯一目的是為了 消除障礙 。 For your church to keep growing… the structure must KEEP CHANGING! The ONLY purpose of restructuring is to BREAK THROUGH BARRIERS!

增長的十大共同阻礙 THE TEN MOST COMMON BARRIERS TO GROWTH

1) 會員不帶朋友們來教會 解決方案? ? ? 敏于慕道友的崇拜 1. MEMBERS WON'T BRING FRIENDS TO CHURCH. Antidote ? ? ? SEEKER SENSITIVE SERVICES

2) 人們害怕增長會破壞原本的 團契關係 解決方案? ? ? 成立同性質的小組 2. PEOPLE FEAR GROWTH WILL RUIN THE FELLOWSHIP. Antidote ? ? ? AFFINITY GROUPS

3) 受傳統的約束 解決方案? ? ? 目的導向 3. BEING DRIVEN BY TRADITION Antidote ? ? ? DRIVEN BY PURPOSE

4) 嘗試去取悅每一人 解決方案? ? ? 鎖定群體 4. TRYING TO APPEAL TO EVERYBODY. Antidote ? ? ? DEFINED TARGET

5) 節目導向的，而不是過程導向 解決方案? ? ? 生命建造課程 5. PROGRAMS – ORIENTED RATHER THAN PROCESS – ORIENTED. Antidote ? ? ? A LIFE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

6) 聚焦於會議，而不是事 解決方案? ? ? 每個會員都是服事者 6. FOCUSING ON MEETINGS RATHER THAN MINISTRY. Antidote ? ? ? EVERY MEMBER A MINISTER Will Rogers: The government taxes people to build roads. . . and Christians wear them out going to meetings

7) 教導缺乏應用 解決方案? ? ? 注重行為的講道 7. TEACHING WITHOUT APPLICATION. Antidote ? ? ? BEHAVIORAL PREACHING

8) 人們不信任他們的領袖 解決方案? ? ? 真正的領袖 8. PEOPLE DON’T TRUST THEIR LEADERS. Antidote ? ? ? AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP

9) 律法主義 解決方案? ? ? 接納的環境 9. LEGALISM – another common barrier to growth in churches. Antidote ? ? ? CLIMATE OF ACCEPTANCE

10) 組織是為了掌控， 而不是為了成長 解決方案? ? ? 簡化組織 10. STRUCTURED FOR CONTROL RATHER THAN GROWTH. Antidote ? ? ? KEEP THE STRUCTURE SIMPLE

建造以目的為架構的 九項要點 NINE ESSENTIALS FOR STRUCTURING ON PURPOSE

建造以目的為架構的九項要點 1. 必須改變牧師的 主要任務從服侍者到 領導者 。 NINE ESSENTIALS FOR STRUCTURING ON PURPOSE 1. You must change the primary role of the pastor from MINISTER to LEADER.

你使用牧者/事 的技巧 帶領教會增長到 300人， 但是 當超過 300人時，你必須使用 領導力的技巧帶領教會。 You grow a church to 300 with PASTORAL / MINISTRY skills, BUT You grow a church beyond 300 with LEADERSHIP skills

你必須發展的重要的領導技巧 • 有個人化的傳遞異象的能力 • 有藉信息鼓舞人的能力 Essential Leadership Skills You Must Develop • The ability to COMMUNICATE YOUR VISION IN PERSONAL / PRACTICAL WAYS • The ability to MOTIVATE THROUGH MESSAGES

你必須發展的重要的領導技巧 • 有裝備他人去服事的能力 • 有募款的能力 Essential Leadership Skills You Must Develop (cont’d) • The ability to EQUIP OTHERS FOR MINISTRY. • The ability to RAISE MONEY.

瞭解人們為何會奉獻 1) 當人們信任他們的領袖時，他們會奉獻。 2) 人們奉獻是為了異象，而不是為了需要。 3) 人們奉獻因為看到異象。 4) 人們奉獻因為覺得給予是美好的。 Understanding Why People Give i. People give when they trust their leaders. ii. People give to vision and not to need. iii. People give when they catch the vision. iv. People give because it feels good to give.

5) 人們奉獻因為被其他好榜樣感動。 6) 人們奉獻因為與他們有相關。 7) 人們奉獻因為你邀請他們奉獻。 8) 人們奉獻因為你使他們的奉獻成為可能。 9) 人們奉獻因為他們的奉獻被肯定。 v. People give when they are inspired by models. vi. People give when they are involved. vii. People give when you ask them to give. viii. People give when you make it possible for them to give. ix. People give when their gifts are appreciated.

你必須發展的重要的領導技巧 • 有管理時間的能力 Essential Leadership Skills You Must Develop (cont’d) • The ability to MANAGE YOUR TIME.

事實: • 身為領袖都是學習者 • 你停止學習的那一刻就停止領導 • 持續成長的教會需要 持續成長的領袖 FACT • All leaders are LEARNERS. • The moment you stop learning you stop LEADING. • Growing churches require GROWING LEADERS.

• 教會同 守則：學習的越多， 獲得的越多。 Staff policy: The more you LEARN the more you EARN

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建造以目的為架構的九項要點 2. 必須根據人們的恩賜來組織 NINE ESSENTIALS FOR STRUCTURING ON PURPOSE (cont’d) 2. You must organize around THE GIFTS OF YOUR PEOPLE

簡單的“特質 ( SHAPE)”基本架構 的好處 1) 將教會精力集中在事 上 ， 而不僅僅只是維持上。 2) 可以更好的使用恩賜 3) 建立士氣 Advantages of a simple gift based or “shape” – based structure i. It focuses the church on MINISTRY, NOT MAINTENANCE. ii. It makes better use of TALENT. iii. It builds MORALE.

4) 5) 6) 7) 允許自然的成長 提升創造力 容許更有效率的決策 簡單的架構更穩定 iv. It allows for SPONTANEOUS GROWTH. v. It promotes CREATIVITY. vi. It allows more efficient DECISIONMAKING. vii. A simple structure is more STABLE.

為什麼不採用投票或選舉事 職位的原因 1) 如果你這樣做，有些人就永遠 沒有辦法參與 2) 新的事 通常需要慢慢發展 3) 新成員能夠更快的參與 Why You Shouldn’t Vote On or Elect Ministry Positions i. Some people will never GET INVOLVED IF YOU DO. ii. New ministries often need TO DEVELOP SLOWLY. iii. New members can get involved MORE QUICKLY.

4) 避免那些只對名望感興趣的人 5) 如果有人失敗，很容易更換人作 6) 你能很快的回應聖靈的帶領 iv. You avoid attracting people who are ONLY INTERESTED IN PRESTIGE. v. If they fail, it makes removal EASIER. vi. You can respond more quickly to THE HOLY SPIRIT'S LEADING.

建造以目的為架構的九項要點 3. 必須根據你的目的和優先順序 作預算 NINE ESSENTIALS FOR STRUCTURING ON PURPOSE (cont’d) 3. You must BUDGET according to your purposes and priorities.

如何發展一個目的導向的預算 1) 所設立的每一個事 部，都根據 目的團隊的要求提交預算。 2) 每一個目的團隊牧師透過會計部 門和行政部門的幫助，準備一份團隊 預算。 How a purpose driven budget is developed. i. Each Lay Ministry submits their budget requests to the Purpose Team that oversees that particular ministry. ii. Each Team Pastor prepares a proposed Team Budget with help from accounting and operations.

3) 行政部門牧師將所有團隊的預 算結合起來，準備預算草案。 4) 牧師的管理團隊(PMT) 以優先 次序審查和修改預算草案，並預期 增加預算和收入。 5) 當選的董事會決定牧師管理團 隊（PMT）的薪資。 iii. The Pastor of Operations prepares a rough draft budget combining all the team budgets. iv. The Pastor’s Management Team (PMT) reviews and revises the first draft budget in light of priorities, expected growth, and income. v. Elected Trustees set PMT salaries.

6) 將建議預算在核准前十天列印出 來，分發給凡是想要一份副本的人（ 會友或非會友）。 7) 預算是在周間提交的，並且只有 通過會友投票表決之後才能生效。 vi. Recommended budget is printed and distributed to anyone who wants a copy (members and non-members) ten days in advance of approval. vii. The budget is presented after a midweek service and voted on only by members using a ballot.

建造以目的為架構的九項要點 4. 必須以目的聘雇支薪同 NINE ESSENTIALS FOR STRUCTURING ON PURPOSE (cont’d) 4. You must add STAFF ON PURPOSE

什麼樣的人員？ 通才，然後是專才。 什麼時候？ 越快越好！ 哪一項是最優先的？ 取決於你的理念和特質。 What? Generalists, then specialists. When? As soon as you can! Which first? Depends on your philosophy and gifts.

以目的作為編制職員的好處是： 1) 以目的為基礎的各個部門 能夠在一起做事，完成 作。 2) 降低競爭性，帶出動力。 3) 使教會的每一個目的更清晰。 4) 專注在不改變的目的上， 而不是常改變的節目上。 The value of staffing by purpose: i. Purpose–based teams can work together to get the job done. ii. It lowers competition as a motivation. iii. It gives visibility to each purpose of the church. iv. Keeps the focus on unchanging purposes rather than ever-

建造以目的為架構的九項要點 5. 必須提供 多場崇拜聚會 NINE ESSENTIALS FOR STRUCTURING ON PURPOSE (cont’d) 5. You must offer MULTIPLE SERVICES

建造以目的為架構的九項要點 6. 必須建立相同性質的組別 達到吸收同化 NINE ESSENTIALS FOR STRUCTURING ON PURPOSE (cont’d) 6. You must create AFFINITY GROUPS for assimilation.

建造以目的為架構的九項要點 7. 必須刻意地利用重大節日 來打破出席率障礙 NINE ESSENTIALS FOR STRUCTURING ON PURPOSE (cont’d) 7. You must intentionally break through attendance barriers with BIG DAYS.

• 群眾吸引群眾! • 突破 200～ 300人這一障礙最好 的辦法是迅速 補充輔助：通過大節慶可以得到金字 塔式的成長 • Crowds attract crowds! • The best way to break through the 200‑ 300 barrieris QUICKLY! For additional Help: Pyramiding growth through Big Days

建造以目的為架構的九項要點 8. 必須提供足夠的空間、座位 和停車位 NINE ESSENTIALS FOR STRUCTURING ON PURPOSE (cont’d) 8. You must provide SURPLUS SPACE, SEATING and PARKING.

• 找出每一堂聚會車子與座席的比例 • 大多數的教會蓋的太小和太早 鞋子永遠不能告訴腳該長多大 • Discover the car to seat ratio in each of your services. • Most churches build TOO LITTLE and TOO SOON The shoe must never begin to tell the foot how big it can get.

建造以目的為架構的九項要點 9. 必須持續不斷的評估你的發展 如果你的目標是教會的健康：我們需要一個 具不單要衡量教會成長，也要診斷教會的健康 狀況的標準 NINE ESSENTIALS FOR STRUCTURING ON PURPOSE (cont’d) 9. YOU MUST CONTINUALLY EVALUATE YOUR PROGRESS. If the goal is church health: we need a tool that not only measures church growth, but diagnoses

問三個問題 1) 我們所需要知道的三、四件 最重要的事情是什麼？ Three Questions To Ask Yourself i. What are THREE OR FOUR MOST IMPORTANT things we need to know?

在馬鞍峰教會我們需要知道： • 在主日聚會第一次來參加的人數。 • 在我們三個生命建造課程 所得到的委身情況 • 領袖招募和培養 • 我們小組的大小和長處 • 對上帝的奉獻 At Saddleback we want to know about: • The number of first time guests in our weekend service. • Commitments at our three Base classes. • Leadership recruitment and development. • The size and strength of our small groups. • Giving to the Lord.

問三個問題 從一些數字的比較來看其意義？ 2) 去年這時候？ 去年的總計是？ 過去幾年的模式？ 其他數目的百分比？ Three Questions To Ask Yourself (cont’d) ii. To what do we COMPARE a number to make it meaningful? • • Last year at this time? Last year’s total?

問三個問題 3) 我們對健康的定義是什麼? Three Questions To Ask Yourself (cont’d) iii. What is our definition of HEALTH?

• 在我們的會眾當中我們希望 看到多少來自社區的人？ • 我們的會眾有多少是委身基督的？ • 我們的會友有多少是參加小組的？ • 有多少委身於靈命成熟的人 參與能使他們成長的小組？ • How many in our community would we like to see in our crowd? • How many in our crowd are making commitments to Christ? • How many of our members are involved in some type of small group? • How many of those who’ve made a commitment to maturity are involved in a

舉例： • 有多少百分比的人參加了101課程後 也參加 201課程？ • 與去年相比較，今年首次參加聚會的 有多少人？ • 會友中有多大比例的人我們希望 在小組中見到的？ Examples: • What percentage of those taking 101 are taking 201? • How many first time visitors have we had this year as compared to last year? • What percentage of our members would we like to see in small groups?

第四課 真正的領袖 神所用的領袖 SESSION 4 AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP The Type of Leader God Uses

領袖不怕跟隨神！ Leadership That Is NOT AFRAID TO FOLLOW GOD.

在領袖當中看到的四種 “ 信心因素” I. 神使用有夢想的人 FOUR WAYS THE “FAITH FACTOR” IS SEEN IN LEADERSHIP I. GOD USES THE PERSON WHO HAS A DREAM

没有事情會發生，除非有人: 開始作夢。 教會不會發展得超乎: 牧者的異象。 你不能委託別人: 代你信靠神。 Nothing happens until someone: STARTS DREAMING. A church never outgrows: ITS VISION. You cannot delegate: FAITH IN GOD.

目標是：信心宣言 問題: 如果我知道我一定不會失敗, 我會嘗試為神做什麼? Goals Are: STATEMENTS OF FAITH. Ask: What would I attempt for God if: I KNEW I COULD NOT FAIL?

在訂立增長目標時, 要考慮什麼？ 1. 2. 3. 我打算留在這裡多久？ 有多少人住在教會附近地區？ 我的屬靈恩賜是什麼？ What to consider when setting growth goals: • How LONG do l intend to STAY? • How many people LIVE IN OUR AREA? • What are MY SPIRITUAL GIFTS?

獲得神的異象三部曲： § 首先，神指示您做什麼 § 接着，神指示您怎樣做 § 然後，神指示您何時做 Three Parts to Getting God’s Vision: 1. First, God shows you WHAT. 2. Next, God shows you HOW. 3. Then, God shows you WHEN

停止祈求：主啊，賜福我 正在做的事。 改為祈求：幫助我做你要 祝福的事。 Stop praying: Lord bless WHAT I AM DOING Instead pray: Help me to do WHAT YOU ARE BLESSING.

在領袖當中看到的四種 “信心因素” II. 神使用願意冒上 失敗危險的人 FOUR WAYS THE “FAITH FACTOR” IS SEEN IN LEADERSHIP (cont’d) II. GOD USES THE PERSON WHO IS WILLING TO RISK FAILURE.

馬太福音二十五章：「不信」是指 不願意冒險。 Matthew 25 – “Unfaithful” means UNWILLING TO RISK.

對事 的三種態度: § 冒險者 § 看守者 § 承辦喪葬者 Three Approaches to Ministry: 1. Risktaker 2. Caretaker 3. Undertaker

撒但對牧者最有力的攻擊武器是： 懼怕失敗 箴言二十九 25 Satan’s greatest tool against pastors: FEAR OF FAILURE Proverbs 29: 25

避過這攻擊的兩個方法是： 1. 重新界定何謂失敗 2. 不要與别人比較 Two Ways to Eliminate It 1. REDEFINE FAILURE 2. DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELVES TO OTHERS

目標應建基於我們相信神能做什麼， 而不是我們認為自己能做什麼。 Goals should be based on what we believe GOD CAN DO not what we think we can do.

你還不曾真正相信神，直到 你完全明白，只要離開神 你注定要失敗。 You really haven’t believed God until you’ve LIVED IN SUCH A WAY THAT YOU ARE BOUND TO FAIL WITHOUT HIM

在領袖當中看到的四種 “信心因素” III. 神使用期望被神使用 的人 FOUR WAYS THE “FAITH FACTOR” IS SEEN IN LEADERSHIP (cont’d) III. GOD USES THE PERSON WHO EXPECTS TO BE USED.

勝利者與失敗者的分別在於: 態度。 “照著你們的信給你們成全了吧！” (馬太福音九 29) The difference between success and failure: ATTITUDE According to your faith it will be done to you. ” MATTHEW 9: 2

§ 不要讓不可能達成的事威嚇您，讓它 激勵您。 § 撒但最喜歡說的話，就是 「您做不到」。 Never let an impossible situation intimidate you. Let it: MOTIVATE YOU. Satan’s favorite words: YOU CAN’T DO IT.

今天不可能解决的問題是: 明天的奇蹟。 Today’s impossible problem is: TOMORROW’S MIRACLE.

期望人幫助你! 大思維: 吸引有大思維的人 Expect people to help you! Big thinking: ATTRACTS BIG THINKERS.

在領袖當中看到的四種 “信心因素” III. 神使用永不放棄的人 FOUR WAYS THE “FAITH FACTOR” IS SEEN IN LEADERSHIP (cont’d) IV. GOD USES THE PERSON WHO NEVER GIVES UP.

拒絕放棄 偉人不過是一些 的平常人。 Great people are just ordinary people who: REFUSE TO GIVE UP

你放棄，否則你永不是失敗者！ 我们常常太快地放棄！ § 除非 § “因為義人雖七次跌倒, 仍必興起; 惡人卻被禍患 傾倒。”(箴言二十四 16) • You are never a failure until: YOU GIVE UP. • It’s always too soon to: GIVE UP. “Though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again!” PROVERBS

怎樣同時存著謙卑與大志？ 1. 你會受到不公平的批評。 2. 你會遇到只有禱告才能解決的問題。 How Do Humility and Big Goals Go Together? 1. You’ll be CRITICIZED UNJUSTLY 2. You will have problems that are solvable only through PRAYER

3. 你會犯錯。 4. 夢想大得令你註定失敗，除非 神施行神蹟。 5. 别人會以你的 作居功。 3. You’ll make MISTAKES. 4. The dream will be so big, you’re bound to fail unless GOD DOES A MIRACLE. 5. Others will take credit for your work.

恩典： 神知道我在事 中會犯的 每一個錯誤, 但祂還是揀選我。 Grace: GOD KNOWS EVERY MISTAKE THAT I WILL MAKE IN MINISTRY BUT HE CHOSE ME.

信心： 您期望神在您的事 中做什麼？ 我们可以掌握的一件事情是： 選擇相信神多少。 FAITH: What are you expecting God to do in your ministry? The one thing we do have control over: HOW MUCH I CHOOSE TO BELIEVE GOD.