Inclusion

Inclusion is the process by which persons are brought to faith in God through Jesus Christ, become involved in a local New Testament church, are assimilated into the fellowship life and care ministry of the church, have opportunities for spiritual growth and leadership development, and utilize their gifts and skills through Kingdom involvement. Evaluate your process. See what elements are included in your proces and what elements need to be developed.

I. Evangelism/Outreach {Christ}

A. Evangelistic Efforts to Lost People

B. Outreach Efforts to Unchurched and Under Churched Persons

II. Entry/Initial Assimilation {Congregation}

A. Visitor/Guest Attendance/Retention

B. Worship Participation/Involvement

C. New Member/Entry/Joining

D. Assimilation of New Members

III. Fellowship/Care Ministry/Complete Assimilation {Group}

A. Fellowship Involvement

B. Care Ministry Involvement/Inreach

C. Involvement in Support and/or Small Groups

D. Membership Retention/Exit Interviews for People Leaving

IV. Spiritual Growth/Leadership Development {Task/Role}

A. Spiritual Gifts Discovery and Application

B. Leadership Development

C. Spiritual Growth and Spiritual Formation

D. Vision Casting by Leadership/Ownership by Membership

V. Kingdom Involvement/Missional Life Style {Servanthood}

A. Involvement of People in Ministry/Utilization of Gifts and Skills

B. Stewardship of Total Life/Surrender