There’s an old saying that says if you’re not moving forward then you’re going backward.
It’s probably one of those “quotes” by Waldo Emerson that are in Quote-A-Day Calendars.
Nonetheless, if this quote is accurate, I wonder how many churches are, by default, going backwards.
The pessimist inside me thinks that there a lot of - at minimal - drifting churches.
But, when it comes to looking for ways to advance, there are two avenues which churches usually explore.
Old and New.
Do the familiar or try something new.
Either can work.
Either can flop.
But, I suspect that the former option is looked down upon.
Who wants to do the old thing?
But, if the other option is decision paralysis because the options are too daunting, then why not double down on what you know?
Why not investigate your strengths and seek to expand them?
Do them better.
Share your knowledge.
Join with others.
Your strength can be a new shoot of growth elsewhere.
If the other option is to do nothing... stay stagnant... go backwards... then why not use what you already have/already know/already do to remain active?
Who knows, when you link your strengths with others, then they may reveal areas where you yourselves could grow in fresh ways...
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