Churches can stall
Image via Wikipedia When churches stall, you’d be surprised how many churches end up arguing about the peripheral issues that many times develop around tactics and personal preferences. Instead, churches need to address foundational challenges that are preventing them from gaining traction and making a real impact in people’s lives. Over the last several years, I’ve had the opportunity to study and work with churches across the country. What follows is a list of those foundational issues that result in churches being stuck. 8 Reasons Your Church is Stuck You lack a leadership empowerment plan. We have failed as leaders in the church if we do not embrace the unique gift-mix that God designed. And we won’t fully know the power and impact of the local church until people are empowered to be the people God wired them up to be. You are unclear about your vision and mission. There are lots of churches with vision statements, but I don’t think there are very many churches that really