Church News  Seven Characteristics of Vital Churches
- Welcoming and open churches committed to spreading their message of invitation.
- Worship which excites, inspires, and speaks the saving message of Jesus Christ using a variety of media and music.
- A high bar for membership and leadership which requires weekly attendance, spiritual growth through Disciple and other Scripture study, mission engagement, and tithing.
- A spirit of love which is immediately palpable.
- Sacrificial commitment individually and corporately to mission, locally and globally.
- Constant prayer as the norm in the life of the church, open to God’s activity, open to God’s healing, open to God’s leading.
- A learning environment for all ages from the youngest to the oldest, grounded in Scripture and the ongoing activity of the Holy Spirit.
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