6 Growth Forces

The principles behind all the Quality Characteristics are the Six Growth Forces. The survey assesses each of the eight Quality Characteristics by measuring the degree to which each is lived out in a "biotic" (or life) way. Any plans to improve your Minimum Factor must take into account these Six Growth Forces.

Interdependence - Individual units are connected to each other in a larger system. Changes in one ministry will affect other ministries in the church and community. Synonym: Connecting.

Multiplication - Healthy organisms do not grow endlessly, but reproduce themselves. Synonym: Reproducing.

Energy transformation - Momentum or energy already flowing, whether positive or negative, can be redirected to accomplish God's purposes. Synonym: Harnessing.

Sustainability - Resources used should increase the capacity for on-going growth and development, as well as serve multiple purposes. Synonym: Sustaining .

Symbiosis - Different ministries can cultivate cooperative relationships so the mutual benefit is greater than operating separately. Synonym: Cooperating

Fruitfulness - Eaching ministry needs to produce discernible results in line with its intended purpose. Synonym: Evaluating