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Being an encourager means to put courage into a person. True or false |
True |
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Evangelism consists of only handing out literature and knocking on doors. True or false |
False (it is also about how you live your life. It is about your witness.) |
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What do you need to put into others to encourage them? A. Courage. B. Love. C. Discipline. D. Learning. |
A. Courage. |
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How do you communicate to others that you care? A. Attendance and accountability. B. Evangelism and enthusiasm. C. Loving and listening. D. Humility and hospitality. |
C. Loving and listening. |
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In what way can you express that the commitment and the people are valuable? A. Love. B. Attendance. C. Responsibility. D. Prayer. |
B. Attendance. |
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The New Covenant is about law and not about Grace. True or false |
False |
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Christ is our greater High Priest who ministers out of a superior heavenly sanctuary. True or false |
True |
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What is the chief point of Hebrews chapter 8? A. To bring man into God‘s presence. B. When Jesus comes again, he will bring a better covenant. C. The old covenant was good enough. D. A better covenant is built on better promises. |
D. A better covenant is built on better promises. |
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Which of the following is NOT part of the New Covenant? A. Security in His promise to us. B. All may live in His presence. C. Animal sacrifices. D. Fellowship with God. |
C. Animal sacrifices. |
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According to Jeremiah 31:31-34, where is the New Covenant written at? A. On our hearts. B. In our memory. C. In a book. D. On scrolls. |
A. On our hearts. |
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The ritual of keeping the law distracted the people from God‘s divine presence. True or false |
True |
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The earthly priest only needed to wash and cleanse themselves one time. True or false |
False |
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According to Reverend Johansson, what is the tabernacle in reference to? A. Solomon’s Temple. B. The tabernacle in the wilderness. C. The Jewish synagogue. D. The first church buildings. |
B. The tabernacle in the wilderness. |
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What is NOT an item that was found in the Holy Place of the tabernacle? A. The Table of Showbread. B. The Mercy Seat. C. The Lamp Stand. D. The Alter of Incense. |
B. The Mercy Seat. |
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When the priest receives the sacrifice, what did the priest look at? A. The condition of the sacrifice. B. The condition of the person bringing the sacrifice. C. The heart of the person. D. The reason for the sacrifice. |
A. The condition of the sacrifice. |
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We are forever sanctified by the offering of the body of Jesus Christ. True or false |
True |
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When we despise the New Covenant truth, we are forfeiting our hope. True or false |
True |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the “great blessings” of the New Covenant worship that was mentioned? A. It opens for us a new and living way. B. It opens up the Holiest. C. It provides all the things we need. D. It gives us boldness in the new blood. |
C. It provides all the things that we need. |
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What do we need, that Reverend Johansson talked about, that will help us to not walk away from Christ? A. Patience. B. Strong faith. C. Gentleness. D. Hope. |
A. Patience. |
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What is NOT a chief mark of a true worshiper? A. A true heart that is transparent before God. B. A body washed with the Word of God. C. Fullness of faith. D. Good musical abilities. |
D. Good musical abilities. |
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According to Reverend Johansson faith gives us an understanding of what our natural minds find illogical. True or false |
True |
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Noah preached for 100 years with little fruit. True or false |
True |
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According to Reverend Johansson, what is our “sixth sense”? A. Seeing. B. Hearing. C. Faith. D. Touch. |
C. Faith. |
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What is the root of the Faith Tree? A. Faith. B. Love. C. Hope. D. Obedience. |
D. Obedience. |
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Who counted God faithful? A. Sarah. B. Mary. C. Hannah. D. Eve. |
A. Sarah. |
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The best way to overcome church stagnation is to ask, “ what is keeping this church from growing”? True or false |
True |
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When the church reaches 70% to 80% of its seating capacity, it is full. True or false |
True |
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Which of the following is NOT a way to overcome the Evangelism barrier? A. Reach the people on the outside. B. Use community events where different services are offered. C. Put more focus on the people already saved. D. Have members invite unsaved people into their homes. |
C. Put more focus on the people already saved. |
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What do you need in order to grow and overcome the mindset barrier? A. Only the pastor needs to have the right mindset. B. Only the people have to have the right mindset. C. Thinking about the past is the best way forward. D. Both the pastor and the people must have the right mindset. |
D. Both the pastor and the people must have the right mindset. |
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What is something to remember in overcoming the facilities barrier? A. You can just stay where you started. B. A growing church cannot remain where it started. C. Crowding is not a big obstacle. D. Space really is not important. |
B. a growing church cannot remain where it started |
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If you care about people, you will think about what you are going to say, and how it will affect them. True or false |
True |
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Productive words DO NOT help eliminate problems. True or false |
False |
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According to Donald Guthrie, what is authority contingent upon? A. Your age B. Your character. C. Your ability to lead. D. Your financial status. |
B. Your character. |
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What is NOT one of the D’s of gossip that Reverend Hinojosa talked about? A. Destroys confidence. B. Damages relationships C. Deadly dissension/division. D. Dominates conversation. |
D. Dominates conversation. |
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According to Reverend Hinojosa, what are productive words? A. Words that build people up. B. Words that get the job done. C. Words that accomplish something. D. Words that discipline. |
A. Words that build people up. |
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God disciplines, true sons and daughters. True or false |
True |
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We are called to Mount Sinai because it represents the Blessed life. True or false |
False ( we are called to Mount Zion) |
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According to Reverend Johansson in the book of Hebrews, what is life compared to? A. A leisurely walk. B. A cross-country marathon. C. A festival. D. A 100 yard race. |
B. A cross-country marathon. |
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Which of these is NOT one of the reasons God disciplines His children? A. So we can produce a harvest of peace and righteousness. B. To assure us that we are His children. C. Because He is very angry with us. D. For our good. |
C. Because He is very angry with us. |
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What or who is God’s Kingdom built upon? A. The Rock – Jesus Christ. B. The Christians work. C. The plan against satan. D. Our decisions to follow Jesus. |
A. The Rock - Jesus Christ. |
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Every church has the ability to expand the Kingdom of God where it is planted True or false |
True |
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Some churches do not grow because the pastor is not willing to let go of control. True or false |
True |
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Why do some churches not grow? A. God does not want them to grow. B. Large churches are not part of God‘s plan. C. Christ intended the local church to be very small. D. Pastor is not willing to change his role. |
D. The pastor is not willing to change his role. |
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Which of the following is NOT true for a growing church? A. The role of the pastor must change. B. The expectations of the church members must change. C. The people must become more attached to the pastor. D. Leaders must be trained. |
C. People must become more attached to the pastor. |
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Which of the following is true of the leadership and volunteer barrier? A. It is not important to add new leaders as volunteers. B. It is the job of the pastor to equip people for ministry. C. It is not important for people to join the ministry. D. It is best to find low capacity people. |
B. It is the job of the pastor to equip people for ministry. |
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Jesus had a heart for evangelism and went where the lost were. True or false |
True |
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Evangelism must be the core value of what we are as believers. True or false |
True |
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What do growing churches know about the public worship service? A. That it is the only important part of ministry. B. That it is the only way Church can reach out. C. That it is no longer important. D. That it is simply the front door to their ministry. |
D. That it is simply the front door to their ministry. |
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What are Seeker services? A. They are planned with the lost in mind. B. They are substitutes for preaching. C. They are a bad testimony to the world D. They are to be avoided. |
A. They are planned with the lost in mind. |
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What is marketing? A. It is a substitute for hard work. B. It is a worldly substitute for preaching. C. It is basically evangelism. D. It is offensive to God. |
C. It is basically evangelism. |
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Sharing information is just as effective as sharing what you are already doing. True or false |
False (will not be as effective) |
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Living with pure motives is doing the right thing regardless of how you benefit from it True or false |
True |
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What is born when we tell the world how great we are? A. Ego. B. Humility. C. Reputation. D. Followers. |
A. Ego. |
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What is NOT a product of integrity that Reverend Hinojosa talked about? A. Faithfulness B. Security. C. Sound teaching D. Enthusiasm. |
D. Enthusiasm. |
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What type of attitude do you need to have in order to influence others in a positive way? A. A discouraging attitude. B. An enthusiastic attitude. C. A challenging attitude. D. A happy attitude. |
B. An enthusiastic attitude. |
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One of the responsibilities that Christians have towards one another is to love one another. True or false |
True |
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Grace is what we receive from God that is a shield against all bitterness and offense. True or false |
True |
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According to Ephesians 4:11-14, which of these is NOT one of the five offices the Holy Spirit has established in the church? A. Prophets. B. Pastors. C. Administrators. D. Apostles. |
C. Administrators. |
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What is NOT a sign of true religion? A. Disciplined conversation. B. Visiting the fatherless and widows. C. Keeping a rigid prayer time. D. Keeping yourself unspotted from the world. |
C. Keeping a rigid prayer time |
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What is the “sacrifice of praise” that is talked about in Hebrews 13:15? A. The act of offering a lamb. B. The fruit of our lips. C. Our tithes and offering. D. Offering up a prayer. |
B. The fruit of our lips. |
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Growing churches do not care about making disciples. True or false |
False |
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A church will not grow unless they learn to “close the back door”. True or false |
True |
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Which of the following is true about making disciples in growing churches? A. Leaders understand that new believers have very few problems with simple habits. B. Leaders understand that reaching and keeping people takes work. C. Leaders understand that most new believers will already be mature as Christians. D. Leaders understand that having a plan for new believers is not important. |
B. Leaders understand that reaching and keeping people takes work |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the discipleship strategies in a growing church? A. Drama groups. B. Salvation and water baptism. C. A new member process. D. Small groups. |
A. Drama groups. |
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Why is membership important? A. Membership shows who is truly saved. B. Membership helps people not to sin. C. Membership guarantees that a church will grow. D. Membership gives people a sense of identity in the church. |
D. Membership gives people a sense of identity in the church. |
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It was important to use the correct cultural context when Paul preached to the Greeks in Athens. True or false |
True |
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It was important to use the correct cultural context when Paul preached to the Greeks in Athens. True or false |
True |
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You have to be the world’s best preacher to build a large church. True or false |
False |
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Why did Paul need to preach differently to Gentiles than Peter did to Jews? A. Gentiles did not need to hear a message with Hope in it. B. Gentiles did not need to repent. C. Gentiles were saved by their belief in the “unknown God”. D. Gentiles did not know the Jewish scriptures. |
D. Gentiles did not know the Jewish scriptures. |
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Which of the following is true about preaching? A. Even if you are not the best preacher, God can anoint you. B. It is always better to preach longer messages. C. It is wrong to get ideas from other preachers. D. It is a bad idea to use real life. Illustrations. |
A. Even if you are not the best preacher, God can anoint you. |
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Which of the following is NOT true about preaching? A. Preaching should be biblical and relevant. B. Preaching should lead to action. C. Preaching should only be done by one person. D. Preaching should take advantage of time and seasons. |
C. Preaching should only be done by one person. |
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As you begin new ministries in your church, you should focus them exclusively on the members. True or false |
False |
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The pastor must model evangelism in his own life to involve the church in it. True or false |
True |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the strategies to help a small church grow in size? A. Begin new ministries. B. Concentrate on weaknesses. C. Celebrate victories. D. Start new groups and classes. |
B. Concentrate on weaknesses. |
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What will easily lead to decline or an end of church growth? A. Adding to the staff. B. Starting new programs. C. Streamlining procedures. D. Expecting the pastor to supervise everything. |
D. Expecting the pastor to supervise everything. |
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If you do not have the funds to buy a larger property and build, what can you do? A. Accept fact that your church will not grow. B. Use your facility for multiple services and outreaches. C. Change your mission statement. D. Lower your expectations. |
B. Use your facility for multiple services and outreaches. |
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The Golden Rule states that you are to treat others the way you would like to be treated. True or false |
True |
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According to Reverend Hinojosa, God‘s specific will is found in the Bible. True or false |
False (God’s specific will is found in prayer.) |
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What does love need in order to mature? A. Humility. B. Forgiveness. C. Trust. D. Acceptance. |
C. Trust. |
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What should be the foundation of your ministry? A. Spending time with God. B. Financial stability. C. Good leadership. D. Excellent staff. |
A. Spending time with God. |
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What will help you to understand and better teach and guide those around you? A. A personal prayer life. B. Developing discipline in your relationship with God. C. Developing vision D. Discovering and developing spiritual gifts. |
B. Developing discipline in your relationship with God. |
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An un-submissive person is a problem solver. True or false |
False |
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What you do in moderation, your followers will do in excess. True or false |
True |
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If a submissive person can complement other leaders, what is an un-submissive person like? A. Jealous of other leaders. B. Respectful. C. Problem solver. D. Relationship builder. |
A. Jealous of other leaders. |
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What type of people skills can cause you to lose respect? A. Excellent people skills. B. Clear people skills. C. Poor people skills. D. Mediocre people skills. |
C. Poor people skills. |
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What is the key to becoming what God wants you to be? A. In education. B. Servant hood. C. Right career. D. Faithfulness. |
B. Servant hood. |
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What is written on our hearts, according to Jeremiah 31:31-33? A. The old covenant. B. The new covenant. |
B. The new covenant. |
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What are the parts of the faith tree? A. Root - obedience, trunk - walk of faith, fruit - work of faith. B. Root - Discipleship, trunk- Leadership, fruit - A paycheck. |
A. Root - obedience, trunk - walk of faith, fruit - work of faith. |
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What is the fruit of our lips in Hebrews 13:15? A. Sacrifice of grace. B. Sacrifice of praise. |
B. Sacrifice of praise. |
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What is the New Covenant about? A. Grace. B. The law. |
A. Grace. |
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What are the four marks of a true worshiper? A. A true heart, transparent before God; Fullness of faith; A heart sprinkled from an evil conscience; A body washed with the Word of God. B. A strong singing voice; the ability to play any instrument; the ability to read music; the ability to compose praise music. |
A. A true heart, transparent before God; Fullness of faith; A heart sprinkled from an evil conscience; A body washed with the word of God. |
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What is built upon the Rock - Jesus Christ? A. Forgiveness of sins. B. God’s Kingdom. |
B. God’s Kingdom. |
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How can a loving person or a loving church show sympathy/ empathy? A. Through social action. B. Through a potluck. |
A. Through social action. |
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What are the reasons why God disciplines us? A. To assure you that you are his child.; to save and stir you up to truly live for Him; for your good; so you can produce a harvest of peace and righteousness. B. To punish us and make us serve Him. |
A. To assure you that you are His child; to save to stir you up to truly live for Him; for your good; so you can produce a harvest of peace and righteousness. |
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What will help us not walk away from Christ, according to Reverend Johansson? A. Patience. B. Praying. |
A. Patience. |
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What is the chief point of Hebrews chapter 8? A. A better covenant is built on better promises. B. A better covenant is built on shifting sand. |
A. A better covenant is built on better promises. |
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According to Reverend Johansson, what does Faith give us? A. An understanding of what our natural minds find illogical. B. Membership in the local church. |
A. An understanding of what our natural minds find illogical. |
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What items were found in the holy place of the Tabernacle? A. The mercy seat, The Golden chalice, The ark of the covenant. B. The Table of Showbread, The Lamp Stand (candlestick), The Alter of Incense. |
B. The Table of Showbread, The Lamp Stand (candlestick), The Alter of Incense. |
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What is the fifth warning in the Book of Hebrews? A. Falling short of grace. B. Falling short of faith. |
A. Falling short of grace. |
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What are the five offices the Holy Spirit established in the church in Ephesians 4:11-14? A. Apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher. B. Bishop, Rabbi, Pharisee, Administrator, and usher. |
A. Apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher. |
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When talking about change, what is one of the deadliest phrases? A. We have never done it that way before. B. We need a Church split. |
A. We have never done it that way before. |
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What do you need to do to overcome the mindset barrier? A. Prayer and fasting. B. Believe that God wants to do His work where He has placed you. |
B. Believe that God wants to do His work where He has placed you. |
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Why is it important that the Pastor be able to change his role in a growing church? A. As the church grows, the pastor must change his role in in order for the church to continue to grow. B. as the church grows, the pastor must oversee all the programs in the church. |
A. As the church grows, the pastor must change his role in order for the church to continue to grow. |
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What are some of the things to look for in selecting a good staff? A choose people who are popular and have long tenure at the church. B. Select people who are loyal, competent, and passionate about their work. |
B. Select people who are loyal, competent, and passionate about their work. |
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Why is it important for a church to have a good “system” in place? A. It is important because what worked for you in the past may not work in the future. B. It is important because what has worked in the past will always work. |
A. It is important because what worked for you in the past may not work in the future. |
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What do growing churches know about the public service? A. They know it is simply the front door to their ministry. B. That it is the best way to raise money. |
A. They know it is simply the front door to their ministry. |
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How does the matter of helping people become part of your church affect a church? A. A church cannot grow if someone walks out the back door every time someone walks in the front door. B. It makes it necessary to expand the size of the sanctuary. |
A. The church cannot grow if someone walks out the back door every time someone walks in the front door. |
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What does a growing church understand about people and discipleship? A. Growing churches understand that many people have sinful, ruined lives. B. Growing churches understand that they need more classrooms and more seating. |
A. Growing churches understand that many people have sinful, ruined lives. |
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What else should we understand about people? A. They recognize that people are God’s gift. He has placed His treasure in clay vessels. B. They recognize that people are sinful and they need Jesus |
A. They recognize that people are God’s gift. He has placed His treasure in clay vessels. |
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What is the importance and purpose of small groups? A. They are important for helping people to connect and come into community and relationship with other believers. B. They are important for Bible study and getting together for dinner |
A. They are important for helping people to connect and come into community and relationship with other believers. |
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What are two things both Peter and Paul did in their sermons? A. They always called for action and gave hope to the hearers. B. They always went to the synagogue first before they preached to the Greeks |
A. They always called for action and gave hope to the hearers. |
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What are the marks of good preaching? A. Good preaching should always be both biblical and relevant. B. Good preaching should always be flamboyant and entertaining. |
A. Good preaching should always be both biblical and relevant. |
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What are the “two circles” that can impede growth often found in a church? A. The inner and the outer circles. B. There can be one of membership and another of fellowship. |
B. There can be one of membership and another of fellowship. |
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What are some of the things a church can do when there are not funds to buy a larger property or build another facility? A. The current facility can be used for multiple purposes, worship services, or outreaches. B. Restrict the services to current members only and stop inviting people to church. |
A. The current facility can be used for multiple purposes, worship services, or outreaches. |
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What is evangelism all about? A. How you live your life, your witness. B. Setting up tent revivals and playing worship music. |
A. How you live your life, your witness. |
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What are the types of words called that build people up? A. Productive words. B. Encouraging words. |
A. Productive words. |
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What will you do with your words when you care about people? A. Without thinking about it, you will tell them how you feel about them. B. Think about what you are going to say and how it will affect them. |
B. Think about what you are going to and how it will affect them. |
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What are the six ways you can recognize a submissive person? A. They respect people in authority.; they are open to criticism; They can complement other leaders; they are giving and generous; they are problems solvers; they are successful in relationships. B. They don’t follow people in authority; they don’t take criticism lightly; They attack other leaders; They don’t tithe, they caused problems; and they have unsuccessful relationships. |
A. They respect people in authority; they are open to criticism; they can complement other leaders; they are giving and generous; they are problem, solver; they are successful in relationships. |
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What can an enthusiastic attitude do for others? A. Influence them in a negative way. B. Influenced them in a positive way. |
B. Influenced them in a positive way. |
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What does Donald Guthrie say about character and authority? A. Authority is contingent upon your character. B. Authority is contingent upon your faith. |
A. Authority is contingent upon your character. |
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What can servanthood help you to do? A. Help you to get a better job. B. Help you become who God wants you to be. |
B. Help you become who God wants you to be. |
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What will developing discipline in your relationship with God help you to do? A. It will help you to understand and better teach and guide those around you. B. It will help you to become a better Prayer warrior. |
A. It will help you to understand and better teach and guide those around you. |
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What should be the foundation of your ministry? A. Spending time with God. B. Spending time in the Bible. |
A. Spending time with God. |
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What does love and listening to others communicate? A. It communicates that you care. B. It communicates that you have good attendance. |
A. It communicates that you care. |
