Article Title
Church Growth Consulting: Focusing on the ‘Main’ Thing or Boosting the Reproductive Quotient
Abstract
In this article, I want to challenge the complexity and mechanism of some of the consulting practices we have used and show how important it is to “keep our eye on the ball,” and focus on the “main thing,” – the “reproductive quotient.” What is the reproductive quotient? Very simply it is that evidence or measure that shows a congregation that it is meeting its God given assignment of winning and making disciples of Jesus Christ. As we help a congregation to raise its “reproductive quotient,” we focus attention on four specific areas – reproducing new disciples, new leaders, new units or teams, and new sites. These are the measurements that matter most. As consultants, we should learn to excel at helping congregations boost their “reproductive quotient.”
Recommended Citation
Reeves, R. D. (2004). Church Growth Consulting: Focusing on the ‘Main’ Thing or Boosting the Reproductive Quotient. Journal of the American Society for Church Growth, 15(3), 17-37. Retrieved from https://place.asburyseminary.edu/jascg/vol15/iss3/3
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