Rick Warren's Ministry Toolbox- Treasures

“This weekend, I will begin teaching the most important series of messages we've ever taught in 23 years…We believe it is part of the beginning of a Spiritual Awakening, a Global Movement, a New Reformation.”

Rick Warren, Nov. 2003  Peace Plan Letter to Saddleback Church

Rick wants you to "believe" it too.

“You may have already heard about the PEACE Plan we're developing...It is a local church-based paradigm for missions in the 21st century, and we believe God will use it to bring worldwide revival.”

The task before us is enormous, but God is equipping us by Rick Warren

 What about Jeremiah 23:17-18l 1 Thess 5:2 and Matthew 10:34?

“Healthy churches are built on purpose!”

A healthy church balances the Five Purposes by Rick Warren

Ephesians tells us that the church is "built 

on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, 

with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone."

“Successful ministry is: building the church on the purposes of God”

Secrets to serving your generation in your time by Rick Warren

 Why isn't a healthy church built on the Rock, Jesus Christ?

Every church is driven by something: tradition, programs, finances, events, seekers, and even buildings. But to be healthy, it must become purpose driven.”

Becoming a Purpose Driven Church, Part One  Rick Warren

It must what? 

It must become what?  

Apparently, it must become under Rick Warren's control..

must.be a purpose driven church... 

must be balancing the FIVE purposes... 

if it is to be a "healthy" church.

“Clearly, God’s five purposes for his church are non-negotiable.  If a church fails to balance the five purposes… then it’s no longer a healthy church”

Evangelizing the 21st Century Culture  by Rick Warren

Non negotiable?

“I think a healthy pastor nurtures a healthy church by creating an intentional, well planned system.”

”Drawing More Members Into Ministry by Rick Warren”