The Catherine Booth 4-Part Challenge (From her book Papers Practical on Practical Religion.)

1)  Break out of the standardized church pattern imposed by tradition and routine. Catherine Booth said:  “Churches have stereotyped forms, refusing to come down from the routine of our forefathers, although this routine has ceased to be attractive to the people, nay, in many instances is the very thing that drives them away.”

2) Allow people to listen to the Spirit’s promptings and obey His leadings during church meetings.  Catherine said:  “Oh, how much the Lord’s people lose through disobedience to the leadings of the Spirit!”

3)  Encourage and let people openly and honestly share from their heart during worship meetings.  Catherine said:  “So greatly does God delight in honesty of heart in His people that He never fails to give the power of the Spirit to those who exercise it (honesty of heart).”

4)  Let church meetings be actively led and directed by the living, resurrected Jesus Christ rather than by a man, a program, or traditions.  Catherine said:  “People need to be brought into contact with a living Christ.”