Living with Church Growth Acts 6 1 7 Living with Church Growth

Hellenistic Jewish Widows vs Hebrew Jewish Widows

Hellenistic Jewish Widows. Not locals Hellenistic Jewish Widows. Not locals. Greek speaking and probably a bit lax when it comes to following all the jewish laws. Native Hebrew Widows. Grew up in the home country.

Its Ok to meet people’s needs.

There are always problems

Sometimes we inherit problems

2011 Age structure - Service age groups Beerwah - Total persons (Usual residence) 2011 Service age group (years) Number % Babies and pre-schoolers (0 to 4) 473 8.1 Primary schoolers (5 to 11) 574 9.8 Secondary schoolers (12 to 17) 508 8.7 Tertiary education and independence (18 to 24) 466 8.0 Young workforce (25 to 34) 651 11.1 Parents and homebuilders (35 to 49) 1,245 21.3 Older workers and pre-retirees (50 to 59) 659 11.3 Empty nesters and retirees (60 to 69) 627 10.7 Seniors (70 to 84) 526 9.0 Elderly aged (85 and over) 126 2.2 Total population 5,855 100.0 baptists 3.60% 210.78 per person income $490 $10,328.22 http://www.id.com.au

Different priorities and gifts

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Growth means doing things differently

We need to act wisely with change

The church knew

Character comes first

Wisdom Congregational appointment Hellenistic names

Apostles and the church together

Trust people to do the job

Are these the first deacons?

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3. We have to work together to make good and wise decisions. 1. Growth will always bring up issues and opportunities and problems. 2. We have to be willing to address these things and be willing to be flexible enough to do something about them, 3. We have to work together to make good and wise decisions. 4. Look for godly people firstly 5. Let people play their parts.