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10 min 58 s
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16 min 39s
Creative examples of using the church’s assets for the benefit of the wider community in a way that is mutually beneficial;
Instead of First Church of – name your town, if we’re a community asset, we might think about our name as the First Church for – name your town;
Rather than a “Tag Sale,” have a “Trunk Sale;”
Connecting with people in the community who might benefit from your church’s space;
Narrowing the gap between ministry and mission;
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15 min 50s
It’s not about “saving” the congregation, per se, but about buying the time for serious thinking about what the cong. wants for its future.
Discerning what form of ministry is faithful to the basic values & resources that you have now?
Guidance for how lay leaders can work productively with a very part-time pastor;
A targeted approach that equips and empowers the laity can do themselves:
Specific recommendations for how the laity can create and lead worship, for congregational care, etc.
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