This paper will attempt to disclose thoughts and concepts regarding Continuing Church Growth through the local church. The purpose of church growth will be explored as well and the manner by which growth is accomplished by the local church. My basic foundational concepts for Continuing Church Growth will be addressed as well as a detail strategy for improving Continuing Church Growth in the local congregation of First Baptist Church, Beaumont, Texas.

When exploring the concept of Continuing Church Growth, which will be referred to from this point as CCG, is different for each church congregation and location of churches. Many churches look to other churches to decide on how to operate, develop ministries, and effectively grow their church. Although this could be helpful, generally this is not a good way to launch a growth plan because it may not reflect the vision of the church or the will of God. God has established the local church to grow because of Who’s church it is and not because of how others may do church growth.

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II. The relationship of the people with God

Paul writes in Ephesians chapter four that the work of the pastor is to:

• Regular one-on-one meetings between the pastor, staff and group leaders

Forth, the congregation needs to be asked to be apart of the CCG. This is critical in relation to motivating the church to move forward in church growth. It should be the task of the pastor and the staff to lead and inform the church members about the methods to grow a church. It must be of high priority to lead and bring the church members to realize the vision of the church. Taking all of these matters into account at the onset of planning will help the CCG to be successful in the local church.

Secondly, good works have our heavenly Father as the object and nothing more. We are to act upon the good works that he places in our lives as a love gift to Him. In all things, we should be conscience of the fact that He is our focus. And thirdly, our good works should have the revealed will of God as their only rule.

The gospel of salvation by grace shows that good works are necessary. Works are “good” only when three things occur. First they spring from the principle of love to God. The moral character of an act is determined by the moral principle that prompts it. Faith and love in the heart are the essential elements of all true obedience. Hence good works only spring from a believing heart, can only be wrought by one reconciled to God (Eph. 2:10 claims, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them”1.

Groups and leaders are gradually nurtured and encouraged towards the four goals. Task-oriented groups (committees) are encouraged to add Love and Learn to their agendas. Nurture-oriented groups (classes, Bible studies) are encouraged to add Love and Task to their agendas. Eventually, all of the groups will include an appropriate balance of all four elements. The strengths to this approach are:

III. The relationship of the pastor to the people

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