In this course, students will discuss the need for healthy church growth no matter the church size. The differences between healthy and unhealthy church growth will be examined, as well as a discussion of satellite, extension churches, and new church plants as signs of healthy growth. Students will also explore the signs that leaders should look for in knowing if a church is not growing in a healthy manner. The course will explore how growth is affected if you have the right foundation and tools such as vision, the centrality of Christ, biblical preaching, the priority of holy living, sound doctrine, being people-oriented rather than program-oriented, the importance of tithing, and Christian education.