Growing Up in Christ Lesson 7 Part 1

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GROWING UP IN CHRIST LESSON 7

GROWTH AND CHANGE

(Romans 12:2)

Introduction: We have mixed emotions about change.

1. HISTORY OF CHANGE:
    A. Old Testament Examples (creation/fall/flood, etc).
    B. New Testament Examples (Jesus/church/Gentiles, etc).
    C. Modern Day Examples (communication/transportation)

2. HINDRANCES TO CHANGE:
    A. Generational Differences (the old and the young)
    B. Background Differences (culture/religion/experiences)
    C. Other Reasons? (comfortability/uncertainty/division)

3. HELPS TO CHANGE:
    A. The Foundational Factors:
         1) Leaders need to encourage a climate open to change.
         2) Members need to be given both the time & the information needed to see that the change is legitimate.
         3) Members need to be made aware that the status quo is not meeting essential needs.
         4) Members need to trust their leaders.
         5) When changes are made, changeless areas need to be identified and made secure.
         6) Changes are not made just for the sake of change.
    B. The Fundamental Factor: Transformation (Rom. 12:2).

CONCLUSION: What is your attitude toward change?