ChurchHealth Check10 key measurable factors for

churches serious about community transformation

Church health check tool

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Ten core factors for sustainable community mission.

Presence > Level of connectivity to the local communityImpact > Extent of social action work developed by the church to serve the local communityPartnership > Extent of church’s connection to other community services or projectsHeart > Size of congregation and committed membership Ownership > Degree of involvement of the membership in missionLeadership > Robust and accountable leadership teamRoots > Integrated theology and practiceAdaptability > Responsiveness to evaluation and willingness to accept changeFinance > Ability to fund core costs and be sustainableVision > Agreed vision and realistic strategy for mission to the local community

Using the toolThe Community Mission team works with churches to ensure their health is wide ranging and continually developed in each of the 10 core areas.

We recognise that no church begins with a 0 in any of the areas and advise that those using this tool are open about their current situation. The hope with this tool is to initially assess a baseline on which change and progress (or deterioration) can be identified and measured.

As you use the tool consider what either end of the 10 point scale could and should look like in your context. Don’t compare yourselves with an unrealistic comparison but do also try and have your imagination stretched. This is a tool that involves a healthy integration of prayerful reflection and strategic action planning.