As a living organism, GPMC has a unique God–given identity as a Light by the Lakeshore. Like every church, however, we want to continue to grow in our health to be the best version of who God calls us to be. To help us grow in health and fruitfulness, we are embarking on a journey called Natural Church Development (NCD).
NCD isn’t a one–size–fits–all program, but a process that uses research from over 90,000 churches worldwide to identify our specific strengths and weaknesses, so that we can work towards greater health and effectiveness. The process involves surveying members to get an accurate picture of where we are (not just where we feel we are), and then focusing our energy on the areas that need the most attention. Our goal is to increase the overall quality and health of our church, which research shows leads to natural, sustainable growth.
Next step: To learn more about this exciting process and how you can be involved, please join us Sunday, January 11 in Barbour Chapel from 10:10 – 10:50 am to hear about what NCD is all about. Join us as we grow in health as a church this season!