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What are essential resources to have available to embrace this choice?

Readiness, including a sense of urgency, to continue embracing the current ministry patterns of the congregation.

Case studies to observe and from which to learn. It is essential to discover and dialogue with congregation who have made this choice at least five years ago.

Knowledge of the strategic actions called for by this choice.

  • There must be a context or target group for the congregation that is demographically congruent with the membership of the congregation, so that they have new people to attract to their journey as a congregation.

  • The congregation must not have forgotten how to attract new people to their spiritual strategic journey as a congregation, and to a Christ-centric, faith-based journey as an individual.

A vision incorporated into a future story of the congregation’s life if it remains the same. One characteristic that is an essential resource is Hope. Present within the leadership of the congregation must be a positive sense of hope concerning the future.

A minimum critical mass of leadership.

There must be a minimum of 21 adult leaders who can provide the passion, spirituality, leadership, and strategic knowledge necessary to lead this congregation forward. Without this minimum number for a leadership community, the congregation may not have the people resources necessary for a fulfilling journey.

Programs, ministries, and activities consistent with the past and present of the congregation.

Coaching from a coach for congregational leadership.

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