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In Church Revitalization, Russell N. Small stated, “Revitalization is the supernatural work of God that restores health and vitality in a plateaued or declining church evidenced by submission to God’s Word, right relations among members and a renewed commitment to Great Commission ministry!” An Essential Church is awake and aware of its role and responsibility in carrying out God’s mission. In Rev. 3:1-2 Jesus says, “I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art ...
An Essential Church understands just how important every member of their body is according to I Corinthians 12. Before we get there, let’s first look at John 15:8. This is one of the many placesin the Scriptures where Jesus points out what it means to be one of His disciples. “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” Disciples are supposed to bear...