Open Bible Teaching (Acts 8:30–31; 2 Tim 4:2–4) = More explaining passages of Scripture (in light of the whole of Scripture) than explaining topics that might correlate to Scripture
 

Shepherd Leaders (1 Peter 5:1–5) = Focused on humble, Christ-like, elder-led congregationalism (i.e. personally present, known under-shepherds lovingly leading present, known fellow-followers of Jesus)
 

Equip Christ’s People (Eph 4:11–12) = More focused on equipping believers to lead the life of Christ’s calling and empowering believers to be on mission with Jesus than focused on events or busyness
 

Everyone Worships (John 4:23–24) =More focused on actively engaging everyone in gathered worship to engage with God than an environment of passive consumption
 

Gospel Advance (Romans 15:20–21) = More focused on taking the Gospel of Christ where it is not truly established than seeking comfort and convenience in our church life
 

Meaningful Membership (James 5:19–20) = More focused on being personally known and loved in Christ’s Gospel than being anonymous