This activity can help revitalize any congregation, whatever its size. The process will take four to six hours, but the results are the first steps toward a renewed focus and passion.
Session 1 (60 minutes). Begin the day with a motivating-type speaker who will tell stories of small, declining churches that have turned around and today are growing, healthy, and effective. Use stories in which God used ...
Volunteers need a clear picture of how their service will make a difference. This activity defines expectations for a specific position by developing a MAP (Ministry Action Plan):
M — Momentum Goals. What goals, if fully met this next year, would provide momentum in my ministry area or in the church as a whole?
A — Activities. What are the ongoing activities in my area of responsibility that require faithfulness?
SeveralĂ‚Â years ago, Christian psychologist and best-selling author Larry Crabb announced, "The primary context for healing should be the Christian community, not the antiseptic world of a private-practice therapist." In this interview, Crabb talks about the practical implications of "eldering"—a term he coined to describe what ought to happen in the local church. Building Church Leaders asked ...
Sharper Image Some planning begins with building self-esteem. Gary Harrison
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How a small church thinks about itself is as important as what it does. Here are preliminary steps to creating a strategic planning process:
1. Cultivate a positive perspective. Often a deficient attitude, not just the lack of skills, can hinder a church's development. Smaller churches know well what they can't do. But what about what they can do?
I often hold up in our church the good things the church ...
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