A great Church

There are Three Non-Tangible Components that Go into the

Making of a Great Church!

MEMBERS: 1. TRUST the church's leadership Trust in leadership is built on three elements: Leader's Credibility, Respectfulness, and Fairness Credibility means that leaders: a. fulfill their roles with integrity b. explain to members how their efforts relate to fulfilling the church's vision and mission c. maintain open, delineated lines of communication to members as well as open, delineated lines of feedback from members. Respectfulness means that leaders: a. appreciate and support the work of the members b. value member's input and seek to work collaboratively with them in making decisions affect their area of responsibility c. value and care for member's lives outside the church Fairness means that leaders: a. demonstrate balanced treatment of members (i.e. no favoritism) b. are objective in terms of who gets appointed or assigned to a given role or position c. are seen as just in terms of how they handle and resolve (i) interpersonal disputes, (ii) complaints about policies or procedures, and (iii) member or staff performance issues 2. TAKE PRIDE in the ministries of the church and the role they play Members: a. find purpose in knowing that the work they individually do makes a difference b. find satisfaction in being part of a team that is effectively serving the Lord c. are pleased be a member of a congregation that is having a positive impact in the world 3. ENJOY their connection with others in the church Members: a. are comfortable being themselves b. experience warm and meaningful relationships c. feel as if they are part of a extended loving family . What Great Churches Experience more people want to become part of them fewer people want to leave them creativity and ministry development blossom within them, & increased contributions to them allow them to do more for the Lord