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    1. The New Testament provides substantial instruction to guide church leaders but stops short of mandating some of the rituals the American church holds, such as meeting on Saturday or Sunday mornings and delivering a 40-minute message to a group of people sitting in rows. Organizations of any kind must embrace adaptability in order to navigate the constant change that is inherently a part of the global society in which they function. If a church’s current form is not leading to disciple making and flourishing, leaders can be encouraged that the Holy Spirit empowers churches in many different shape and forms. Two practices church leaders can undertake to cultivate an openness to adaptability are engaging in collective discernment and becoming a student of other church forms.