The Growth of the Church

Ephesians 4:11-14 – The Growth of the Church 1) The Process of Growth – vv11-12 2) The Final Goal of Growth – v13 3) The Result of Growth – v14 -Where did the church's initial life come from? How does Christ provide for the church's ongoing growth? -Who does the work of ministry? What does the work of ministry involve? How is one prepared to serve this way? -What does church growth look like? What is it contrasted with in this passage? -How is Christ central to the growth and focus of the church? For further study: Matt 16:13-18; Jn 15:1-17; 1 Cor 12:12-13:7; Eph 3:14-4:7; Col 2:6-10; 1 Th 5:8-11; Heb 3:13.