Paul Nickerson

There are many congregations in this country that look down the road to the future and wonder if they will be able to survive. While some leaders stay in denial or refuse to change, waiting for the last member to turn out the lights, many churches are finding creative solutions to sustain and build their ministry and mission.

As we come to the end of the Spring, many churches start to plan what the next church year will look like.  Below are some guidelines to help in making this next year fruitful and difference-making.

Isn’t it amazing how quickly Sunday follows Sunday, and by the time our church maintenance obligations are met, all our energy is devoured?