Thriving churches are comprised of 15 different dimensions. Our sending category groups five dimensions related to outward-reaching activities of a church and its people.

Serving, sharing and making an impact have been pillars of the Christian faith since Jesus modeled this lifestyle in his own ministry. Today, Barna researchers find multiple “sending” activities to be major indicators of church thriving in today’s world. In summary, a thriving church is one that has successfully launched its people into society to make a difference—as evangelists, servants, workers and change-makers.

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