In almost every consultation I conduct through my company, the Rainer Group, and in almost every church I research, the issue of assimilation arises. "If we could just keep the people who join our church, our attendance would be twice as high," church leaders often lament. Is there a "secret" to retention? Is there some type of process that can close the back door?
Identifying effective aspects of yourself and your own inclinations helps to jumpstart you in creating a Personal Ministry Plan. Consider the following 14 elements when preparing for your Personal Ministry Plan.
It happened again and again: the
impasse, talking in circles, limited information. In my early years, I thought
all I needed was the best available information and some clear logic to make
the best decision. Every good leader wants logic and information for important
decisions.
But as I watched leaders who were consistently effective, I began to notice
something else. Leading well eventually ...
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. …
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those ...
The Case
Several who recently joined the church brought with them their guitars and love of contemporary Christian music and praise choruses. Even though the congregation was a traditional, hymn-singing group, the newer members wanted to use their gifts for the Lord during the Sunday morning service.
When the idea was brought up to the board, opinions were divided.
Several who recently joined the church brought with them their guitars and love of contemporary Christian music and praise choruses. Even though the congregation was a traditional, hymn-singing group, the newer members wanted to use their gifts for the Lord during the Sunday morning service.
When the idea was brought up to the board, opinions were divided.
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