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Introduction to the Publishing-Centered Model of Church Growth
Explain the problem and give hope the literature can help solve it.
Problem: Slow Growth
How would you like to improve the rate of growth of the Adventist church?
Cause: A Broken Cycle
We don't have enough pastors. We don't have enough money. Let's see a standard evangelistic campaign. What percentage is used for:
- Preparation
- Presentation
- Follow-up
The cycle of evangelism is typically described in 5 basic steps:
- Prepare the ground
- Plant the seed
- Cultivate
- Harvest
- Preservation
People like 2 & 4. They often neglect 1 & 3 & 5.
Solution: Apply SOP Counsel
The solution is already spelled out in detail. We need revival, and with revival comes reform and obedience to God's commands.
Practical Example
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