Creating A Climate For Church Growth

Is there a "common climate for church growth"?

Something commoon to all growing churches that transcends cultural oddities like the style of music or architecture of the building?

This article refers to several such traits. I'll list them but go to the article for more depth in discussing each one.

From Mayberry Driven Church

1. Commitment to prayer
2. Shared purpose as a church
3. Simple organization
4. Good communication
5. Willingness to change
6. Unified Leadership
7. Functional Goals and Objectives
8. Operate by faith