| The large growing church mentality | The domestic church mentality |
| Committed to reaching outsiders | Focussed on those we already have |
| Primary leader is necessary for growth | Looks to board, congregation or everyone does what he likes |
| Makes risks & rewards a priority over growth and vitality | Checks and balances high priority |
| Laser focus with few core ministries | Many ministries at the whim & fancy of anyone |
| Leaders constantly adjust the sails to the winds of the Spirit & change | The way we've always done it. |
| Raises the bar of excellence and consistency | Let's anyone have a go at anything in any old way |
| Invests in the next generation | Has little tolerance for any inconvenience caused by next generation |
Small groups are care infrastructure
They need to divide and multiply. | Small groups grow beyond ten but are static |
| Understands that no one will know everybody | Think they should and do know everybody |
| Builds services with energy and vitality | Do not like loud and engaging |
| Speaks positively and optimistically of church and ministry | Does not! |
| Has a spiritual dynamic of prayer, changed lives, Holy Spirit | Does religious things |
| In house jargon and references minimized | Majors on "in house" jargon |
| Communicates by all means possible with excellence | Communication is minimal |
Builds bridges to the community
(eg Playgroup/MOPS/Youth) | Playgroup/MOPS/Youth etc are for US!
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