Looking into the Future: The Top 10 Changes for the American Church
Over the last few months I have posted about each of the Top 10 Changes I view as important for the American Church over the next several years. It is my hope that this list will challenge individual disciples, leadership teams, and congregations to think proactively, prayerfully, and strategically about not only what it means to be the church today, but also what changes are needed to be effective in the future. Click on any of the items on the list below to view the associated post. Your comments and critique are welcome.
10. Less Real Estate
9. Less Formal
8. More Relevant and Leading Edge
7. More Functional (Ministry Teams & Task Forces)
6. Inclusive
5. Greater Variety of Worship Experiences
4. Congregational/Local is Primary
3. Relational
2. Experiential (Doing/Practicing the Faith)
1. Discipleship (Not Membership)
So What?
How is your church living into its purpose?
What role does your mission statement have in the strategic planning process? in forming and informing ongoing ministry groups and activities?
What changes do you believe are necessary over the next year? two years? five years?