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Choices Within the Journey What is the essence of this choice? Choose to become a congregation that seeks to appeal to people from a large region of the metropolitan area. Who ought to consider this choice? Congregations who already have 350 to 500 people in average weekly attendance, and are located in a fast growing context with numerous transportation means and routes and make travel to the congregation site easy. The ability to attract people who live more than 20-25 minutes Sunday morning travel time from their facilities. What are strategic change and transition issues to address? These congregations must be able to think and act in manner that will produce a congregation larger than ones with which 80 or more percent of the members have ever been affiliated. Multiple worship services with multiple styles must be embraced. Decision-making must be staff initiated. Permission-giving of laity must be a basic method of ministry functioning. What are essential resources to have available to embrace this choice? Readiness, including a sense of urgency. Case studies to observe and from which to learn. Discover and dialogue with congregation who have made this choice at least five years ago is essential. Knowledge of the strategic actions called for by this choice. A vision incorporated into a future story of the congregation’s potential. A minimum critical mass of leadership. Faithful, effective, and innovative actions. Coaching from a coach for congregational leadership. Does this choice fit your congregation? If you think the answer is "yes," click the Next button underneath It fits. If you're not sure, or you think the answer is probably "no," click the Next button underneath Look further to select another option from the full list of choices.
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