Vitality Update 11.29.19

Posted on November 29, 2019.
Marker #4: Fruitful Organizational Structure
"Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. And the twelve called together the whole community of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.[a] Therefore, friends,[b] select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task, while we, for our part, will devote ourselves to prayer and to serving the word.” What they said pleased the whole community, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, together with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. The word of God continued to spread; the number of the disciples increased greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.” – Acts 6:1-7
 
A church that has Fruitful Organizational Structure as a healthy missional marker can say the following:
  • "We can articulate a compelling, Christ honoring vision for our church. Our organizational structures are designed to be efficient at making decisions while at the same time building congregational ownership for the decisions."
A sign of a church that is full of Vitality, is a church where we can effectively make decisions of moving forward in the vision that God has for our church.
 
For further resources from the Covenant on this Healthy Missional Marker, click here.
 
Questions for Personal Reflection:
  • Is this Healthy Missional Marker (Fruitful Organizational Leadership) a strength for Messiah Church? If so, where do you see it in the life of the church today? If not, how have you seen failed organizational structure hurt the church?
  • Do we have a clear vision? Could you state the vision for our church? What do you see as a god vision for our church?