As many of you know, I have started a 12 month continuing education program with Nelson Searcy at the Journey Church in New York City. I have read several of his books and really enjoy his work. Over the next 12 months, I will use this opportunity to keep you up to date about what I am learning. Even though I am going through this program, it is meant to benefit all of us.
Each month, there will be a two hour training call and then a one hour Q & A call. During the two hour call, I will listen to Nelson teach while I using my computer to look at his computer screen and view the material. The process is called a Webinar. I had my first Webinar on Feb. 18. This call was more of an introduction to the program. We learned more about what would be happening and what was required of us. I will have homework every month which will include listening to trainings and reading books. It's a pretty intense program. Here are three "soft truths" that I learned.
1. Your church has more potential than is being realized right now
2. You are doing way too much of the wrong things
a.Things are not most beneficial
b. We need to do replacement ministry
3. For your church to grow, the Pastor must grow!
a.Growing churches only grow with growing leaders
Nelson stated that there 8 systems of all churches. Throughout the next 12 months, we will be studying each of the 8 systems. All 8 need to be healthy in order for the church to be healthy. Here are the systems:
8 Systems of a Church: 1.Worship planning 2.Evangelism system 3.Assimilation system 4.Small group system 5.Ministry system 6.Stewardship system 7.Leadership system 8.Strategy system
If you would like more info on these 8 systems, let me know. As I learn more about these, I will pass this information to you.
It's going to be a good journey. I am looking forward to growing with you.
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