Being the “best-kept secret” might sound appealing, but for a church, it’s a problem. It suggests your church has much to offer, yet few know about the ministries.
None of us is a perfect leader. I’m certainly not. For that reason, I’m always hesitant to critique leaders. Nevertheless, leadership is so important that I want to list 15 types of leaders who worry me.
While a majority of Southern Baptist congregations use background checks, just over a third are trained in reporting sexual abuse, and even fewer have training on how to deal with sexual abuse survivors.
A survey of Southern Baptist congregations conducted by Lifeway Research found 2 in 3 congregations believe CP is the most effective and efficient way to support the spread of the gospel worldwide (66%).
“When someone joins your church, it is important to let them not just become a face in a crowd,” says Mark MacDonald. “Welcome them, direct them and care for them, and this can lead to longevity in their membership.”
The strength of an association is a larger factor in the success of churches than some might expect. It is important to identify how well your association functions to explore ways of improving it.
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