We find ourselves in a turbulent period for the church in America. In recent years, church participation has declined significantly, and many have given up on faith entirely. It’s tempting to resort to fear and attempt a “rebranding” or “reinventing” at your church. But, what if the very elements of a thriving congregation are already present within your church community? In this article published in Nashville Christian Family, Dr. Darrell Gwaltney, Director of the Moench Center for Church Leadership, shares about the seven traits of thriving congregations and how they might spark hope in your ministry.
The Moench Center’s Engaging Healthy Congregations initiative is made possible with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. To learn more about how Engaging Healthy Congregations might help your church thrive, email mccl@belmont.edu
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