6. The church goes into the neighborhood.
7. The congregation is getting younger, not older.
8. The front rows are as full as the back rows.
9. The bulletin isn’t just about internal events.
10. Guests feel special.
11. Volunteerism is high.
12. Ministry ideas bubble up.
13. New ideas are embraced.
14. New leadership is embraced.
15. Long-time leadership is honored.
16. The Bible is honored.
17. Worship is more than just singing.
18. People like bringing their friends.
19. Congregation members love each other.
20. Congregation members like each other.
21. People are being served and discipled.
22. It’s a safe place to ask hard questions.
23. People pray—a lot.
