19min 02s
“We realized that 10-15 years from now that won’t be enough of us to keep this church going…
A hope that is realistic is honest about its context – both internal and external;
Examples of unrealistic vis-à-vis one’s context;
What are the resources available to us now (short-term) – financial, human, etc.?
Be the BEST CHURCH you can be at this point in time!
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28 min 13 s
The starting point: A congregation living with uncertainty;
Building trust before solving problems (trust can’t be assumed);
Discovering the gifts already in the room;
Leadership development as a way of life;
Key role played by having a spirit of experimentation;
Peter explains his unique three-quarter-time pastoral model,
Specifics around establishing structures and communication patterns;
Examples of empowering music director and worship team to take on more leadership roles in planning and leading worship;
Discernment process that led to Peter renewing his contract to stay on as half-time “settled” pastor.
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