Biblical Passages: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-5, Joel 2:28 Opening BHAQ - Could it be that in order for the church of America to become spiritually vibrant, we will need not only to consider various approaches to tinker with how we do church, but perform a complete in how we approach and ? History of Major Church Questions: Pre 1970: How do we make a good church ? Is it Time to for Island Church? Nehemiah was and was facing… Nehemiah … ● Asked sincere from his brother/kinsman regarding the of the people in Jerusalem. ● to what they had to say without interruption. ● at the condition of the people. ● , fasted and prayed earnestly to God. ● Developed a vision for a preferred that later moved him to action What is before us? Select Cultural reasons to evaluate our current & methods toward our . Select reasons to consider our models & approaches ● We are at our mission. ● Decline, baptisms, plants, fewer ministers, little differences in behaviors, values & marriages ● Losing each year, failing to reach next , giving @ 2.5% Are we are Will we? ● Brokenhearted ● Mourn, fast, and pray ● Develop a new vision for preferred future Dreams & Visions - Normal vs. Joel 2:8 & Acts 2:17 Rebuild Today… Work Together toward a church body where… (see additional handout) ALL ABOARD … will you get on board and an oar to create a world-class church?