Changes Congregations Are Facing Today

by Lovett H. Weems Jr.

“In order to move forward with vision, we are wise to pay attention to what the past has taught us.” — Lovett H. Weems, Jr. As the Lewis Center approached its tenth anniversary, we surveyed the changes churches have faced over the past decade. From worship attendance patterns to diversity, finances to mission engagement and more, the church of 2014 is not the church of 2004. From this research emerged “Changes Congregations Are Facing Today,” a series in “Leading Update” by Lovett H. Weems, Jr.Today we’re pleased to offer to you “Changes Congregations Are Facing Today,” a new ebook that brings together the articles from that series, along with discussion questions and sources for further information for each topic covered. “Changes Congregations Are Facing Today” is an ideal conversation starter, especially for congregations evaluating their own ministries or engaging in planning for the • Worship Attendance Patterns• Diversity• Newcomers• Finances• Mission Engagement• Pastoral Leadership• Lay Staffing• Challenges Facing Different Size Churches

44 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 24, 2014

Reviews

[Brian White · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the articles included in this short ebook I had read before. Still, it was nice to have them collected together. The study questions were very helpful.