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Growing a Healthy Church

DAY 1 OF 10

The Local Church is the Hope of the World

We believe that the local church is the hope of the world. Jesus said in Matthew 6:18, "I will build My church and the gates of Hades will not overpower it."

The local church is God's church. It’s His vessel to reach the world, and we believe it should be one of the most effective, exciting, and healthy organizations on the planet. In Acts, throughout the birth and the expansion of the church, we see such Godly passion in leadership, readiness to preach the gospel, powerful unity among all those involved, empowerment by the Holy Spirit, and effectiveness in reaching more people for Christ.

We are the ongoing story of the Church as we continue to go "to the ends of the earth." We should be passionate about our churches being healthy and growing.

As you read God’s Word, be reminded and encouraged by the power and momentum of God’s Church. May we settle for nothing less than healthy churches!

This reading plan is provided by Open Network, a ministry of Life.Church. To learn more about how Open Network serves local churches globally, visit https://open.life.church/.

Day 2

About this Plan

Growing a Healthy Church

As a pastor, you spend a lot of time leading and encouraging others. The Bible has encouragement for you, too. This 10-day reading plan walks you through 10 practical ways to strengthen the health of your church by learning to rely fully on God. With short but powerful verses and a focused thought for each day, Growing a Healthy Church is a great boost for your daily prayer time.

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