LORD Jesus, please show me the body where Your fire still burns. Make me useful, make me teachable, make me willing. Let me find brothers and sisters hungry to obey the Same Great Commission, because I pray in Your Holy and Matchless name, Amen.
A Few Thoughts as I Navigate This Journey:
What to Look For
Questions to Ask myself:
Small Group / Home Fellowship
• Do they pray for each other
• Do they share burdens
• Are members sent out weekly to witness"Do I feel free to be honest here?"
"Do people care about my soul, not just my attendance?"
Corporate Worship (Sunday)
• Does preaching send us back out?
• Is communion treated seriously?
• Are volunteers empowered, not just staff?
"Do I leave challenged or entertained?"
"Where is the church being 'sent' after Sunday?"
Red Flags vs. Green Flags
🚩 Red Flag (Warning Signs)🟢 Green Flag (Healthy Signs)
Pastor speaks constantly, congregation sits silent or Everyone practices priesthood (serves, prays, witnesses)
Building/fundraising dominates budget meetings or outreach/displacement funds are equal or greater
Guest experience" prioritized over discipleship or spiritual growth & accountability" is the goal
Programs replace relationships or Relationships fuel natural ministry moments
