Paul Tournier wrote a little book a number of years ago. The title was simple, Secrets.
There is a lot about our accountability talk in church that evaporates the realm of real secrecy. Or, often there is a guilt feeling about what we don’t want to share.
He says (p.9),

“So, to have secrets, to know how […]

1. Broader focus than most services in church.
2. 50% volunteer ministries.
3. Core disciples growing at rate of outreach.
4. People bring and include with some skill.
5. Reliable, strong and trusted leadership.
6. Income is sufficient to support outreach efforts.
7. Vision is held by growing core.
8. Spirit of acceptance, forgiveness, love and inclusion.
9. Able to handle experimentation and […]

Listen to Doug Murren’s 6/24/07 message: A Parable of the Heart.

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What is a catalytic person?

1. Someone who gives more services than they consume at their church.
2. Someone who can articulate the vision of the church
3. Someone who sees themselves as a problem solver not a problem avoider
4. Someone who is not offended in the least […]