ABOUT THE EPISODE

Church growth has been researched, taught and written about for decades. Church health, on the other hand, is a more recent emphasis. Today we’re giving you a sneak peek into a popular Christian Life School of Theology Global course called “Building Churches That Last” taught by Dr. Larry Asplund. In this episode, he highlights nine fundamentals that defined the first church in the book of Acts. Learn the dynamics of the New Testament church that can help build a healthy church today.

ABOUT DR. LARRY ASPLUND

Dr. Larry Asplund comes from a long line of Christian ministers and educators. He has been involved in pastoral ministry and teaching for 48 years, including serving as an associate pastor, teaching pastor, senior pastor, and church planter. His professional background also includes being actively engaged in the ministry of higher education for 31 years, including roles as a full-time Bible college teacher, seminary teacher, and university vice president.

QUOTES & SCRIPTURE TO REMEMBER

• “The #1 American cultural value is individualism. The #1 American complaint is loneliness." — Dr. Larry Asplund
• “The more we’re connected to each other, the more it’s just natural to find helpful ways to live that lifestyle of selfless service.” — Dr. Larry Asplund
• “Unity has to be maintained. You have to work at it. You have to always think, ‘Is this issue worth dividing over?’”— Dr. Larry Asplund
• “If all these dynamics are in place, you can imagine that the neighbors are going to start noticing a difference.” — Dr. Larry Asplund