I try to keep up with six COG’S where I have contacts and know something of their history. This tid bit got my attention. A pastor in his mid years came to a COG back in July and he told his church council that he didn’t want to make any changes for at least six months. ” I want to get to know you and to see how you do things, then if change is needed we will work together to bring about an enrichment and an enhancement of our fellowship.” That might not work in every situation but I would say that more likely than not it is the best approach in most cases.
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Sounds like sage advice!
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perhaps a year is preferable!!
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Yes!
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Most congregations are excited when a new pastor comes and many are looking for fresh ideas. A lot of times, this is a great time to introduce new outreach ideas while the excitement is there. Your advice probably won’t work in a military church or transcient or inter-city church. You have to make changes rather quickly according to the need or you won’t keep people or attract new people. I can see how your idea would work in a community (traditional) church. Community and traditional churches are usually apprehensive to change and have to be led into it slowly.
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How do you move the piano across the stage? One inch a week.
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