75th Anniversary Celebration October 27, 2019

The Marks of an Effective Church – Pastor Ascher
 
THE VISION OF GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH IS TO BE A LOCAL ASSEMBLY OF BELIEVERS ENDEAVORING TO BE LIKE CHRIST FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.
                                                                                                       (Ephesians 5:26, 27)
 
 
Acts 2:42
 
 
THE MISSION OF GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH IS TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF BELIEVERS WHO WILL BE DEVOTED TO THE TEACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD, TO ONE ANOTHER, TO WORSHIP AND TO PRAYER.
                                                                                                                   (Acts 2:42)
 
 
THE MARKS OF AN EFFECTIVE CHURCH
 
 
I. EFFECTIVE CHURCHES PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD OF GOD
 
II. EFFECTIVE CHURCHES HAVE GODLY LEADERS
 
III. EFFECTIVE CHURCHES PUT A PREMIUM ON DISCIPLESHIP
 
   1. Discipleship involves teaching biblical truth
 
   2. Discipleship involves teaching how to apply the Scriptures to life
 
   3. Discipleship involves teaching how to solve problems biblically
 
IV. EFFECTIVE CHURCHES ARE INTENTIONAL WITH EVANGELISM
 
V. EFFECTIVE CHURCHES HAVE ACTIVE CHURCH MEMBERS
 
VI. EFFECTIVE CHURCHES PLACE AN EMPHASIS ON TRUE FELLOWSHIP
 
VII. EFFECTIVE CHURCHES DISPLAY A WILLINGNESS TO CHANGE
 
   1. Spiritual life takes precedence over structure when it comes to change
 
   2. Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit when it comes to change
 
   3. Make sure procedure follows need when it comes to change
 
VIII. EFFECTIVE CHURCHES HAVE GREAT FAITH
 
IX. EFFECTIVE CHURCHES ARE WILLING TO MAKE SACRIFICES
 
X. EFFECTIVE CHURCHES EMPHASIZE BOTH PERSONAL AND CORPORATE
     PRAYER AND WORSHIP