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Trouble Growing Your Congregation?

By Rod Anderson, CP Cartoonist
Trouble Growing Your Congregation?
Trouble Growing Your Congregation?

The conversation was both predictable and profound. It was predictable because I have been asked a similar question many times. It was profound because it represents the very nature of the challenges our congregations face today. "Thom," he began. "I have been serving as pastor of my church for over 20 years. I have never had more difficulty leading growth in a church. What is going on?"

My pastor friend emphasized two points clearly. First, he was not looking for an excuse for the lack of growth. Second, he wanted information so he could address the issue.

The pastor was right. Growth is indeed more difficult today in American congregations. And there are some clear reasons why this reality is true.

Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/6-reasons-leading-your-church-to-growth-is-more-difficult-today-144155/

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