Introduction, Chapters 1 & 2

INTRODUCTION

You can read along on pages 31-38.

Think Tank Questions

1. What’s driving our church—the content of the message or the uniqueness of the presentation?
   

2. Is your ministry method driven by biblical theology or by what works?
   

3. Do you measure success by results or by faithfulness to God’s Word?

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CHAPTER 1 - The Four P’s - Pages 41-52

Think Tank Questions

1. How can we as elders be personally discipling men to be leaders in our church?

2. What specific aspects do they need discipling in?

3. How do the true success markers for a thriving church differ from how most people define a successful church?

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CHAPTER 2 - Beginning the Work - Pages 53-60

Think Tank Questions

1. How does cleaning the membership rolls clarify the gospel?
   

2. Why is it a good idea to conduct reverse membership interviews with current members?