Ministry Matters - Church culture: What it is and what it isn't | Daring boldly

How do we go about doing what we do? Church culture: What it is and what it isn't by Jim Ozier and Yvette Thibodeaux   As we are discussing what church culture is, let’s take a look what church culture is not. It is not your mission statement (which clearly and concisely trumpets your purpose); it is not your vision statement (which succinctly sets your direction). While both are crucial in your church’s leadership work and we highly recommend these be clearly articulated within your congregation, they are not your church’s culture. Read here

How do we listen and follow with great boldness? Daring boldy: Discerning your church's call to new places by Kellen Roggenbuck   In the two decades I have been in ministry, in the half-dozen denominations and individual churches with whom I have consulted, I’ve learned that as diverse and myriad as Christ’s church is, there is a widespread need for bold discernment. If our local churches want to truly live out the gospel in a way that transforms lives and communities, they have to be willing to step out of their comfort zones, embrace the unknown, and dare greatly. Such courageous movement starts with honest, bold discernment as an institution, both at the global and local church level.  Read here

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