These two keys to a unified multi-generational church by Sam Rainer are helpful. From the post: Key 1: The older generation must sacrifice for the younger generation. When the preferences of the older generation become more important than the souls of their children or grandchildren, the church dies. Church legacy passes from one generation to …
These are helpful: 1. Personal preference drives decision-making 2. Emotion trumps mission 3. Sacrifice is non-existent 4. Any growth is mostly transfer growth 5. Innovation is dead or on life-support Carey Nieuwhof expands on these points here.
I find value in reading posts on the theme of change from differing authors. There are many common threads, such as the main ideas of this post by Nick Batzig, which include: planning, communication, focus, and consistency. A sample: Sessions must lead the congregation forward by means of informational newsletters, meetings and/or personal conversations. Some …
David Jones, pastor of Ann Street Presbyterian, is interviewed at Geneva Push on the subject of working alongside a church that is seeking to refocus its mission and ministry. …the first thing I did was listen, getting to know and understand the church, its history and people. There’s often more Gospel vitality than first appears …
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