At Turnaround Pastor Inc., we have done a study of pastors who led their church in a church revitalization turnaround. Using The Birkman Method, we discovered seven statistically significant differences that set these pastors apart. We used The Birkman because it is a normative instrument (versus ipsative) with percentile scores, allowing for comparison among groups
At some point in our lives, we have all heard the phrase “change is the only constant.” However, in practice, many people find change difficult, especially when it comes to their religious institutions. Church members, in particular, are known to resist change. In this article, we will explore why church members resist change and how
Church Revitalization Plan (Part 1) Note: This is the first of two brief articles on church revitalization plans. This one maps out a revitalization strategy for an incoming pastor while the second one will explain how to do the same as an established pastor. So the candidating experience went well and the church just called
Our brains create powerful nerual pathways known as “habits” that help us get through the day. They are very difficult to unlearn.
The human mind resists change, so don’t take it personally!
Like every other system, churches operate to resist change.
Church revitalization pastors are often seen like the fabled monk who made a vow of silence. He was allowed two words per year. After his first year, he spoke to the abbot. “Better food,” he said. The abbot appoints a new head cook. Year two the monk said, “Warmer blankets.” New blankets show up in
“You two — stop that! Don’t you know it’s impolite to run up and down the aisles in church?” It was clear why that church had a hard time attracting families. Julie (not her real name) made it known that she didn’t like children. But Julie wasn’t the problem. She was only a symptom. Several
Hostility, sabotage and open conflict. That is the lot of the pastor who leads change. Anyone brave enough to be pastor must possess steel in the spine, ice water in the veins and a steady hand at the helm. The American church needs a pastor “who is less likely to become lost in the anxious
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