Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations

Author: Robert Schnase

People are searching for a church shaped and sustained by Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity. These fundamental practices are critical to the success of congregations.  Their presence and strength demonstrate congregational health, vitality, and fruitfulness.  By repeating and improving these practices, churches fulfill their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Racial hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk taking mission and service.  extravagant generosity, People are searching for a church shaped and sustained by these qualities.  the presence and strength of these five practices demonstrate congregational health, vitality, and fruitfulness.  By repeating and improving these practices, churches fulfill their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.