Let Us Rise Up and Establish A Healthy Church

By Rev. Jeremiah Cheung

Scripture Passage: Acts 2:42-47

The Church in Jerusalem was not a perfect church but it was a model church because it had been established on a good foundation, that is, a balanced growth.

I. Establish a Church of Balanced Growth
There must be balanced growth in the five different aspects of the church ministry

II. Establish a Church with Five Ministries

a. Worship as Ministry and Worship as a Lifestyle
b. Fellowship as an Organization and Fellowship as a Lifestyle
c. Discipleship and Life Growth
d. Service as Ministry and Service as a Lifestyle
e. Mission as Ministry and Mission as a Lifestyle

Small Group Questions

1. A healthy church us a growing church. Why is balance important?

2. What experience or insights can you share regarding “balance”?

3. What is the difference between worship as ministry and worship as a lifestyle?

4. What is the difference between fellowship as an organization and living a life of fellowship?

5. Is there a relationship between the teaching ministry and life growth? Please share.

6. What is the difference between service as ministry and living a life of service?

7. What is the difference between doing mission as a ministry and making mission a lifestyle?

8. What would you contribute to the establishing of the church?