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Christian communities need challenges to develop in their growth. The following are some characteristics of a good challenge:
1. The motive of the challenge is love: love of the gospel; love for Christ’s community; and, love for those who will grow as they respond.
2. The challenge is achievable.
3. The challenger shares in the risk and the costliness of the goal.
4. The challenger is sensitive to the emotional load that the community is already bearing.
5. The challenger respects and honours those who must, for their own private reasons, say no.
6. The challenger has a trust level with the community so they feel they are not being used as a means to an end.
7. The achieving of the challenge will be measured, marked and celebrated.
8. The challenges being issued are not always financial ones, but are a balance of discipleship, outreach, stewardship, proclamation and education objectives.
Item 57
©2004 Ronald C. Ferris
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