God’s program for the growth of His church from Ephesians 4:11-16:
First, the persons selected for the growth of the church, 11 A. Christ gave apostles to His church B. Christ gave prophets to His church C. Christ gave evangelists to His church D. Christ gave pastors and teachers to His church
Second, the plan secured for the growth of the church,12 #1: Pastors are to ensure the equipping of the saints #2: Pastors are to ensure the mobilization of the saints #3: Pastors are to ensure the edification of the saints
Third, the period set for the growth of Christ’s church,12
When do we reach our goal of spiritual perfection in Christ? #1: We arrive at spiritual perfection when we all reach unity in our doctrine #2: We arrive at spiritual perfection when we all reach unity in our intimacy with Christ #3: We arrive at spiritual perfection when we all reach unity in our Christ-likeness
Fourth, the purpose stated for the growth of Christ’s
The two-fold purpose: #1: The purpose of church growth is spiritual immunization, 14
What are some spiritual diseases that can infect us?
a. There are doctrinal diseases Colossians 2:16 b. There are worldly diseases c. There are moral diseases Proverbs 6:27
How can we be deceived? a. We can be deceived by remaining children b. We can be deceived by remaining vulnerable c. We can be deceived by remaining captive to the deceivers around us
Who are the deceivers? a. These deceivers are professionals b. These deceivers are crafty professionals Luke 20:23, 2 Corinthians 13:2 c. These deceivers are methodical professionals d. These deceivers are focused professionals
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Al Albano
The Purpose 1 Program for Church Growth Peak Bible Church
Al is the senior pastor of Springs Bible Church in the eastern Colorado Springs area. He has four children and has been married to his wife, Paula, for over thirty-six years. His passions in ministry are expositing the Scriptures, shepherding Gods flock, and training men for...
