Healthy churches
know that they are connected to
other churches by the living Christ. They seek shared
mission and ministry for local concerns through local
alliances with other congregations. They find strength and
opportunity for mission and ministry through
denominational affiliation. The
strength of the network may
ebb and flow, but it remains a ling reminder that Christ's church
is always larger than any one congregation.
How does the church participate with other nearby congregations in meaningful ways?
How does the church participate in American Baptist life? Area events? Regional events? National events?
Which ABC missionaries have visited the church? Do they have regular contact (e.g., newsletters, email)?
Have regional or national leaders from ABC been invited to the church activities?
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