Evaluating Worship Outcomes (2)

I'm still reflecting on identifying signs that indicate God’s work in the hearts and lives of a community, evidence that worship is effective. In one of my classes, I invited some brain-storming on ways by which we might evaluate wider worship outcomes, and we came up with a list of other signs:

• The level of participation of people within gathered worship – visible contributions of voices and bodies.
• The list of things the church prays for week by week.
• The percentage of the church budget that is given away to others in need.
• The proportion of the congregation that is committed to meet in small groups during the week.
• The number of secular community organizations that members are involved with , especially community care agencies.
• Awareness of such community work within the fellowship.
• The amount of hospitality given by members to each other in an average week
• The amount of hospitality given to unchurched friends.
• Willingness to speak the truth in love and maturity of relationships.

I know some of these are difficult to quantify but do you think they reveal something about authentic worship?