The Purpose Driven Church

"A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will grow a Great Church." The five purposes of the church are derived from the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-40) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20): A purpose-driven church intentionally balances and emphasizes all five of these purposes. This approach ensures that the church is not just focusing on one aspect of its mission but is fulfilling its complete biblical mandate. By organizing around these purposes, churches can create a clear structure for growth and effectiveness in their ministry. "If you don't comm

Lesson 1: Build a Purpose-Driven Church: Focus on the Five New Testament Purposes

This principle from The Purpose Driven Church is backed by Rick Warren's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: Define and Communicate Your Church's Purpose Clearly

This principle from The Purpose Driven Church is backed by Rick Warren's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 3: Organize Your Church Structure Around Its Purposes

This principle from The Purpose Driven Church is backed by Rick Warren's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply The Purpose Driven Church's Lessons

The real value of The Purpose Driven Church lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Rick Warren's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"Build a Purpose-Driven Church: Focus on the Five New Testament Purposes" — Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Church

About the Author

Rick Warren is the author of The Purpose Driven Church. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.