Most longtime members find it more comfortable to attend a church plateaued in size, or one experiencing gradual numerical decline, than to participate in a fast-growing congregation. Why?
1. Stability. The first, and for many the most powerful, reason for this attitude is that the worshiping community can be a comforting and affirming stability zone. For people who find that every other facet of their ...
Most longtime members find it more comfortable to attend a church plateaued in size, or one experiencing gradual numerical decline, than to participate in a fast-growing congregation. Why?
1. Stability. The first, and for many the most powerful, reason for this attitude is that the worshiping community can be a comforting and affirming stability zone. For people who find that every other facet of their ...
The Case
As Park Ridge Community Church began its visioning process, a group of leaders were asked a simple question: "Why do you like this church?" Without hesitation, a young professional asserted, "I like this church because it makes me feel good." Heads nodded in agreement.
On the surface, everybody felt good about Park Ridge. And why not? Power struggles were nonexistent. The church had recently ...
As Park Ridge Community Church began its visioning process, a group of leaders were asked a simple question: "Why do you like this church?" Without hesitation, a young professional asserted, "I like this church because it makes me feel good." Heads nodded in agreement.
On the surface, everybody felt good about Park Ridge. And why not? Power struggles were nonexistent. The church had recently ...
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