Aunque estoy de acuerdo con todos los otros puntos, quiero agregar uno mas
La desunión en cualquier organización hace que se infiltre el desanimo e influencias demonices como el celo, la envidia, el chisme, la ira, la raíz de amargura y la falta de perdón.
La biblia dice en Lucas 11:17 Mas él, conociendo los pensamientos de ellos, les dijo: Todo reino dividido contra sí mismo, es asolado; y una casa dividida contra sí misma, cae.
El espíritu de división en las iglesias entra por la falta de amor, misericordia, benignidad, humildad, mansedumbre y paciencia entre los hermanos . Es necesario que nosotros como verdaderos cristianos nos mantengamos unidos en todo momento limando toda aspereza a fin de cumplir con la misión que Cristo nos otorgo. Debemos acostumbrarnos a hacer como escuchamos y predicamos, practicando el amor, el perdón y compartiendo en humildad; siempre llevando muy en alto nuestra visión y nunca perdiendo el rumbo de lo que nos une y esto es Cristo Jesús Fil 3:13.
Que fácil sería que toda el mundo fuera de nuestro agrado en el trabajo o en la iglesia?… pero la realidad es que siempre nos encontraremos con personas que no tenemos afinidad y similitud en lo natural. Mas si siempre tenemos presente la visión por la cual se trabaja y si Cristo es el centro de nuestra vida eso se convierte en nuestra identidad que nos hace semejantes y afines en lo espiritual y lo cual tendrá repercusión en los natural.
Los exhorto pues a que pongan estos 6 puntos en práctica para poder ver resultados positivos en nuestra iglesia y además los llamo a que tomen las medidas necesarias para hacer cambios en sus actitudes y mentes si es necesario, a fin de demostrar un verdadero carácter cristiano del cual Cristo se pueda sentir orgulloso.
Colosenses 3:12 – 17
12.Vestíos, pues, como escogidos de Dios, santos y amados, de entrañable misericordia, de benignidad, de humildad, de mansedumbre, de paciencia;
13 soportándoos unos a otros, y perdonándoos unos a otros si alguno tuviere queja contra otro. De la manera que Cristo os perdonó, así también hacedlo vosotros.
14 Y sobre todas estas cosas vestíos de amor, que es el vínculo perfecto.
15 Y la paz de Dios gobierne en vuestros corazones, a la que asimismo fuisteis llamados en un solo cuerpo; y sed agradecidos.
16 La palabra de Cristo more en abundancia en vosotros, enseñándoos y exhortándoos unos a otros en toda sabiduría, cantando con gracia en vuestros corazones al Señor con salmos e himnos y cánticos espirituales.
17 Y todo lo que hacéis, sea de palabra o de hecho, hacedlo todo en el nombre del Señor Jesús, dando gracias a Dios Padre por medio de él.(G)

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6. A Divided house will not prosper (by Pastor C. Ortiz) Although I am in agreement with all the other points, I want to add one.

The lack of unity in any organization causes that it infiltrates demonic dejection and influences like the fervor, envy, @@@, the wrath, the root of bitterness, and the lack of pardon. The Bible says in Lucas 11:17 But he, knowing the thoughts them, said them: A kingdom divided against itself, is knocked down; and a house divided against itself, falls. The spirit of division in the churches enters by the lack of love, mercy, gentleness, humility, meekness and patience between the brothers. It is necessary that we as true Christians we stay united at any moment filing all harshness in order to fulfill the mission that Christ grants to us. We must be used to us doing as we listened and we preached, practicing the love, the pardon and sharing in humility; taking very in always high our vision and never losing the course than it unites to us and this is Christ Jesus Fil 3:13. That easy it would be that all the world outside our affability in the work or the church? … but the reality is that we will always be with people who we do not have affinity and similarity in the natural thing. But if always we remember the vision by which it works and if Christ is the center of our life that turns into our identity that does compatible resemblances to us and in the spiritual and which will have repercussion in the natural one. I exhort them then to that they put these 6 points in practice to be able to see positive results in our church and I call in addition them to that they take the measures necessary to make changes in its attitudes and minds if it is necessary, in order demonstrate a true Christian character of which Christ can be felt proud. Col 3:12 – 17 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

That all depends on how you define church. It’s not just about numbers, it’s about faithfulness of life and ministry. By Jesus’ standards, church appears to be defined as wherever two or three are gathered together in his name. By that definition, they’re a fine church. The purpose of the church, however, is to make disciples … both more of them and more effective/faithful ones. This is truly the only way to effectively measure a church’s faithfulness as the body of Christ.

Of course, by that definition, most churches in North America are in pretty sorry shape, regardless of their size. There are 300+ member churches in the US that haven’t done a baptism in years. There are thirty member churches that would rather nurture and tolerate ongoing conflict than confront non-Christian behavior (and provide a path to faithful discipleship).

So, before we can really weigh in on a church with only three members, we’ve got a lot of work to do with a slew of other churches.

On the other hand, if the pastor is receiving a salary, something is VERY wrong with this picture.

The exception is in fast growing churches that blow past the 80 percent mark … however, if the church leaders don’t do something about breaking capacity, such as by adding an additional service, multi-site-ing, or remodeling, the growth will come to a screeching halt and the attendance will normalize back at the 80 percent of capacity in due course.

Good thoughts..In our church we are in the process of deciding whether or not to “track every individual”. You say yes, some say no. Do you have some thoughts on how to do that..

Thanks

Thanks for the article. We are working at several of these. You mention the complete worship audit, but I do not see it available in the store. Is it not out yet? Thanks for any help.

Bruce