The conversation dives into the first chapter of 'Spent Matches', exploring the effectiveness of current church strategies in light of global trends. It confronts the brutal facts about church growth, challenges traditional assumptions about evangelism and discipleship, and emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in leadership and ministry practices.
Takeaways
- The church is becoming less effective despite growth.
- The Stockdale Paradox highlights the need to confront reality.
- Only 19 million converts a year globally is concerning.
- The financial sustainability of current methods is questionable.
- US evangelicalism is experiencing declines in key metrics.
- The focus should shift from form to function in ministry.
- Discipleship should emphasize obedience over knowledge.
- Leadership roles need to evolve into learning designers.
- The church should be seen as a community, not a building.
- Radical change often starts at the fringes, not the top.
Resources:
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