Ecclesial self-understanding
Tier 4: Practice (coming soon)
Does the church understand itself as a covenant body or an organization? Scored under Shepherding.
Scripture on this topic
Positions
The church is its members, gathered under elders; staff serve the body; members know and care for one another.
No Scripture is linked to this position alone. See the topic's Scripture above.
Hybrid
Body language in the statement of faith, but staff and programs drive decisions.
No Scripture is linked to this position alone. See the topic's Scripture above.
Attenders are an audience or customers; the church is run like a nonprofit or business, led by an executive team.
No Scripture is linked to this position alone. See the topic's Scripture above.