August 9, 2026 - A Body Working Properly - Dr. David Gantenbein

<p>Pastor David explores <strong>Ephesians 4:11-16</strong> to reveal God&#39;s strategic design for a healthy, growing church. He shares the &quot;big idea&quot; that <strong>Jesus has given His church exactly what it needs to become exactly what He intends</strong>, a transformation that only occurs as <strong>every person does their part</strong>. Moving away from a &quot;spectator&quot; model of ministry, David explains that leaders are called to <strong>equip the congregation for service</strong>, emphasizing that every member—from the most visible to the &quot;unseen&quot; stabilizer muscles—is crucial for the body to function properly and reach spiritual maturity. Listeners are invited to use the church&#39;s <strong>four-stage spiritual pathway</strong> (exploring, committing, growing, and discipling) as a map to identify their specific next step in becoming more like Christ.</p>