BIOTICS - the opposite of usual

Here we are: done our second evaluation, waiting for results, wondering to see some objective data of our progress as a health-improving church. Over the past two month we looked at six principles of thinking and decision making according to God’s original design. This tool we’ve been using – the NCD – is not a prefabricated program for the church, it’s just a tool to use. Instead of offering “cut flowers” it intends to help churches grow their own.
Next week at our NCD potluck our elders will review the six “biotic” principles as our values paradigm, after which we will present the results of survey.
Right now we are doing things habitually, the way we used to. Yet, as we practice the biotic principles time after time they will become our habit, we would be more intuitive in making right decisions for the church. The value of principles we are sharing is not only in telling us how to act, but also in helping us to creatively react to challenges in a way that supports growth. These principles are really Biblical principles customized to changing situations.
The bottom line – our intention is to recreate an environment where God given growth will build the Church. Let’s remove the barriers of sin. Lets lift up lids of human limitations, and let God build His Kingdom among us.
Remember:

• we are made for INTERDEPENDENT living, where each one is connected and our experiences affect all;
  
• God’s Kingdom is meant to MULTIPLY continually as success means successors and disciples produce disciples;
  
• God is able to turn and REDIRECT everything for His purpose, all our ENERGIES can be transformed in a single direction for God’s glory;
  
• Everyone to be used and use in a two-way street give-n’- take exchange of MUTUAL BENEFITS;
  
• LIVING TOGETHER we must consider networking together for one-anotherness;
  
• FUNCTIONAL means useful, means purposeful and constructive.
  

Think on these things before attempting any action or reaction:

• How will it affect others? What are possible side-effects of it?
  
• Am I reproducing and multiplying what God entrusted me for His Glory?
  
• Am I fighting life, or trusting God to redirect all waves for His purpose?
  
• As I serve do I allow to be served, am I being refilled regularly?
  
• Do we serve one-another in what we do?
  
• Is it useful, functional? Will it build up or tear down?
  

As a pastor I don’t want to push and shove my churches in our own strength. For it is not by our power, but by the Holy Spirit that we grow. God’s blessings are not accidents. For He know what plans He has for us! Plans to prosper, plans to give us hope and future. (Jeremiah 29:11)