The Question Most Pastors Are Asking: “Where Do I Start?”
- Posted by: Todd
- Posted on: Sun, May 20, 2007
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Read Kem’s post here; then return and discuss it if you’d like…
Have a great day!
Todd
Kem Meyer has a great piece over at her "Less Clutter and Noise" blog. There, she relates a story told to her by a friend: "Yesterday I took a tour of a church with a pastor who wants to use marketing promotion to get the word out about his church so they can turn around their dwindling numbers." She then goes on to point out some interest facts about this church and some initial red flags that were identified. This church has some major issues. So... where should this pastor even begin? Kem has an answer...
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Pastor Dan on Sun, May 20, 2007
We are a church in the middle of trying to make the type of transition that Kem was talking about. When I came on staff we were averaging almost 90 a week, when we changed worship styles we dropped to about 80 a week, when I took over as Senior pastor we dropped to about 70 a week. This morning we had 52.
It has been a rough 14 months, and after days like today sometimes I wonder if we’ll make it, but most days I am confident that we are following God’s leading.
Thanks Todd, this was a great reminder of who we serve, why we minister and who needs to hear the gospel.
Bruce on Mon, May 21, 2007
Great Article and true to life. I pastored a church for 2 1/2 years and faced the task of trying to move the church into the 21st century. Started a 2nd service, outreach to teens, a childrens ministry and even a hispanic ministry. Rebellion began to sink in and difficulties arose in decreased giving and complaining from the “old timers” and before long a letter was circulated by the so called leaders calling for me to leave. Though they did not have the votes it was clear they were not leaving and thus would perpetuate the problem. Making change is difficult and any pastor or leader must be willing to pay the price. Unfortunately it was too hard for my family and children and we moved on. However today I recognize that I should have stayed. My advice, is to make sure you are biblical correct, led by God and have a strong core group of followers or it will be very difficult to bring about the change.
Just my thoughts
Bruce
Camey on Mon, May 21, 2007
Bruce,
I’ve been praying for you and your family. Your daddy loves you. So does your mom. They were just in our living room on Friday.
Go back to preaching. You won’t be satisfied otherwise. I still remember when God first called you all those years ago.
An old (younger) family friend,
Camey
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