The Twelve Characteristics of the Healthy Church
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By Dr. Richard J. Krejcir
Your church cannot be based on just one good thing and ignore the rest.
These are the 12 characteristics that form a church that pleases our Lord. Each of these distinctions are extremely important; however I feel I placed them in a hierarchal arrangement.
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Followers is knowing that you cannot lead where you have not been, unless the leader is a good follower of the Lord they cannot lead others effectively!
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No Fear of Failure is the ability to take a risk and keep the focus and attention on our call and obedience!
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Spunk is the willingness to take a risk and go beyond ourselves, our experience and knowledge and into what is best for the body of Christ!