For any follower who is solidly part of a local church, sometimes one of the most difficult transitions is in the times of church expansion. Belonging to a church, making friends, settling into a place of service are all gratifying parts of Christian life to any dedicated believer.
Folks who have been in a church for some considerable time can become pretty upset when they find the church doesn't exist solely for their delight. The way in which the expansion of a church happens can have a heavy affect on both their level of comfort and their continued presence. When they find the church is going to modify and grow in spite of what they have come to grasp, their mindset and character is tested.
Folks who have been in a church for some considerable time can become pretty upset when they find the church doesn't exist solely for their delight. The way in which the expansion of a church happens can have a heavy affect on both their level of comfort and their continued presence. When they find the church is going to modify and grow in spite of what they have come to grasp, their mindset and character is tested.
It's at this point a church will be tested seriously, depending on how extreme the changes are. It is accepted by massive, well sourced churches that a loss of existing folks will be the results of a change that will ultimately open the church up for more folk. It's not a desired result, but one that's predicted and planned for. Multiple popular books have now been written on the subject.
To be completely clear here at the beginning is to assert that it's not God's will for you or any believer to pick up and leave your place of worship and service because more folk are attending. But the full time christian ministry jobs of preferred staff are lost during these times. People's families are seriously affected. We have got a big capacity for relationships and service. If done properly it should become an item of joy, not irritation in any follower.
When a church is engaged to grow and members are absolutely engaged in its expansion, the result is a unavoidable enhancement of ministries, relational opportunities, leadership development. This is not to mention the monetary health of a church is improved. Expansion in all areas of ministry, by understood prerequisite, means the much needed improvement of activities and creativity.
As a church member, notwithstanding service, often church growth secrets result in making cultural compromises to stay relevant. If this is done without endangering the message of Christ, it's a good decision going forward. It should be a case of concern and action yearly. But this action means changes in things like refuge and entranceway environments, music ( God forbid changes in music ), preaching strategies, display and lots of other factors.
These are elements that
To be completely clear here at the beginning is to assert that it's not God's will for you or any believer to pick up and leave your place of worship and service because more folk are attending. But the full time christian ministry jobs of preferred staff are lost during these times. People's families are seriously affected. We have got a big capacity for relationships and service. If done properly it should become an item of joy, not irritation in any follower.
When a church is engaged to grow and members are absolutely engaged in its expansion, the result is a unavoidable enhancement of ministries, relational opportunities, leadership development. This is not to mention the monetary health of a church is improved. Expansion in all areas of ministry, by understood prerequisite, means the much needed improvement of activities and creativity.
As a church member, notwithstanding service, often church growth secrets result in making cultural compromises to stay relevant. If this is done without endangering the message of Christ, it's a good decision going forward. It should be a case of concern and action yearly. But this action means changes in things like refuge and entranceway environments, music ( God forbid changes in music ), preaching strategies, display and lots of other factors.
These are elements that
When a church is engaged to grow and members are absolutely engaged in its expansion, the result is a unavoidable enhancement of ministries, relational opportunities, leadership development. This is not to mention the monetary health of a church is improved. Expansion in all areas of ministry, by understood prerequisite, means the much needed improvement of activities and creativity.
As a church member, notwithstanding service, often church growth secrets result in making cultural compromises to stay relevant. If this is done without endangering the message of Christ, it's a good decision going forward. It should be a case of concern and action yearly. But this action means changes in things like refuge and entranceway environments, music ( God forbid changes in music ), preaching strategies, display and lots of other factors.
These are elements that keep the church important, fascinating and exciting. And this can be done without endangering the scriptural message or expectancies of followers. A believer dedicated to the cause of Christ should be ready to adjust to, and assist with these changes. That should be with joy, understanding that their work will end up in more people's lives modified for Christ.
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As a church member, notwithstanding service, often church growth secrets result in making cultural compromises to stay relevant. If this is done without endangering the message of Christ, it's a good decision going forward. It should be a case of concern and action yearly. But this action means changes in things like refuge and entranceway environments, music ( God forbid changes in music ), preaching strategies, display and lots of other factors.
These are elements that keep the church important, fascinating and exciting. And this can be done without endangering the scriptural message or expectancies of followers. A believer dedicated to the cause of Christ should be ready to adjust to, and assist with these changes. That should be with joy, understanding that their work will end up in more people's lives modified for Christ.
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