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Metrics that Matter: How to measure a healthy missional church

It is hard to measure spirituality.  Some say it is even unwise to do so.  Yet when we look at the New Testament, the disciples are coaching churches forward.  They are using a frame of reference of what a vital congregation looks like.

Jesus himself is speaking to the churches in Revelation (chapters 2 and 3) about their own strengths and weaknesses.  One of the ministries of the Holy Spirit is to guide churches into telling the truth about themselves, not just telling the truth about Jesus.  In the Bible, evaluation is normal and natural.

Although there is no perfect list that describes a healthy missional church, we in the Covenant are using the ten healthy missional markers.  By “healthy” we mean pursuing Christ.  By “missional” we mean pursuing Christ’s priorities in the world.  It is our fervent prayer that every Covenant church becomes a healthy missional church.  These markers help us to listen to the Holy Spirit…so that our ears are open to what Jesus is saying to each church.

To this end, we have created an easy to use resource.  Under each marker, there is a bank of valuable resources:  sermons, song suggestions, videos, articles, stories, small group material and other helpful tools.  We are ever expanding this list, so send us your ideas.

Simply click on the particular marker you want to engage. As you do, remember that the Holy Spirit is using these ten markers to develop a common language of vitality throughout the entire Covenant Church.  You are not alone.  We are “in it together.”

Healthy Missional Markers