Recap last 2 weeksIntro to Hallmarks of Healthy Church

Ian Rawley – Philippians 2

Philippians 2The Descending Way of Christ

7 particular points

7 points of response for followers of Christ

Hallmarks of Healthy Church

11 hallmarks we will consider

Servanthood Ministry

John 13:1-17

3 Things to NoticeWho Jesus is – vs3

How Jesus responds – vs4-5

Jesus’ charge to his disciples – vs13-17

Two types of churchConsumer-orientated church

Servant-orientated church

>> What if…?

‘And so Jesus gave us a new norm of greatness. If you want to be important - wonderful. If you want to be recognized - wonderful. If you want to be great - wonderful…

But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.

That's a new definition of greatness. And this

morning, the thing that I like about it is this: by

giving that definition of greatness, it means that everybody can be great because everybody can

serve.’ ~Martin Luther King Jr

Serving = ministry

Ministry = serving

Serving is…

An opportunity to give to the body without expecting

anything in return.

Everything…?

Colossians 3:17, 23-24