8 Marks of a Healthy Church (A Conversation with my Dad)
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Jonny Ardavanis and his father Scott discuss the essential marks of a healthy church and the importance of faithfulness to God's Word.
Blockbuster had 9,000 stores and was worth $9 billion. Today, only one location remains. What happened — and what does it have to do with the church? In this episode, Pastor Scott Ardavanis sits down with his son Jonny for a father-son conversation on what actually makes a church healthy. Is it true that churches need to "change with the times or die," like Blockbuster and Kodak failed to do? Or are there timeless, transcendent principles every healthy church must hold onto regardless of culture? This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan Together they unpack 8 marks of a healthy church, including: 1. A High View of God 2. A High View of Scripture (expository preaching & sound doctrine) 3. Every Member Ministry (every believer serving, not just watching) 4. A Commitment to Holiness & Discipleship 5. Christ-Centered, Spirit-Filled Worship 6. A Devotion to Prayer 7. A Gospel-Centered Focus (local & global) 8. Qualified Biblical Leadership…
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