Could the theory of multiplication become our new guiding principle for church growth? What might this mean for us?
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Why Multiply? [Part 2/12]
Could we be on the brink of a more dynamic and inclusive pattern of church life – could this become our ‘new normal’?
Why Multiply? [Part 3/12]
Could the solutions to many of our present problems be found in the pages of history? Should we look backwards, before we forge ahead?
Why Multiply? [Part 4/12]
The normal way that the human race has grown is through the multiplication of generations. Perhaps we should do likewise with the church?
Why Multiply? [Part 5/12]
Policy decisions about church growth have very real consequences. Here’s a modern-day case study of two different churches, to illustrate the point.
Why Multiply? [Part 6/12]
As we look for better ways to reach more people, we may find we need to ‘unlearn’ some of our deeply held assumptions.
Why Multiply? [Part 7/12]
If ‘every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets’, then when we do not like the results we see, we should take a closer look at our systems.
Why Multiply? [Part 8/12]
If we want the outcomes of our lives to be any different to what they currently are, maybe we need to change… ourselves.
Why Multiply? [Part 9/12]
As we move towards starting and multiplying new congregations, it helps to have a mental ‘map’ in mind – to steer our planning and implementation.
Why Multiply? [Part 10/12]
Establishing a family ‘lens’ on what is happening when we start a new congregation is helpful. Saying ‘farewell’ is easier than saying ‘goodbye’.