Episode 25 - FIVE ideas to adjust to the New Church norm
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What is this episode all about?
This episode will provide 5 ideas on how you and your assembly can adjust to the New Church Norm.
2020 has been a challenge to every strata of society including the Church at large.
The mission of the Church has not changed, however, our methods of engagement and discipling people must adapt. Once we recognise that fact, we can begin to address the societal changes and keep focused on mission even through the pandemic.
Transcript Timeframe
2.00 How the mission has not changed, but the methods need to.
3.15 The 5 ideas you can discuss with your teams
3.30 Proverbs 4:23 - resistance to change may = holding God's mission back
5.30 Go where the people are - internet, smartphones, social media, text messages and the relevance in our society. The importance of delegation. Research shows between 30%to 50% of congregants have returned to in-person services. What the most successful local churches have done to alleviate this challenge. The hybrid church model.
7.30 Keep your mind like an umbrella i.e. open.
9.30 We should not present ourselves as an exclusive club. How are we communicating our faith to those who've never been exposed to it.
12.30 What are the most popular search terms when people are looking to engage or explore their faith?
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