some thoughts on the future history of the church

How are people planting and watering now, and how will that affect how the church blossoms in the coming years? if we were 25 years ahead ... all » looking back, what would be the future history of the blossoming of God's church? Mark Weible, a church plant strategist for Central Florida, and Jason Dukes, pastor and church planter of WestpointChurch.org, lead a conversation on the topic.



• Language and constructs have shifted as evidence of transformation
• Church is full time, but less busy
• Evangelism and discipleship are re-united
• The gospel is being proclaimed the way Jesus did
• The 2% (pastors) see themselves more as water boys to the 98% than as CEO
• Christ-followers are partying with people the way Jesus did
• Leadership development happens as you go
• Structure supports mission
• People understand that their value is declared and not appraised
• We sow and reap people living sent
• Cultural arts with community causes
• Living sent in our spheres of influence: family, neighborhood, marketplace, world, web