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The Church Office

Awkward Size Church

May 25, 2024
Leadership Consultant Ray discusses challenges of church growth, navigating awkward-sized churches, empowering teams, adapting to change, and enhancing communication styles and team dynamics with Gavin and Nigel.
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  • Navigating growth barriers from small to large churches through delegation and empowering staff teams.
  • Understanding and addressing challenges unique to churches transitioning to an awkward size of around 150 individuals.

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Understanding the Growth of Grace Community Church

Ray Evans shares his journey, starting as a window cleaner while waiting for a job, eventually transitioning into pastoral ministry at Grace Community Church in Bedford. The church began small and fragile, with significant growth challenges. Ray led the church through various growth barriers, from small to medium to large, emphasizing the importance of empowering others and building a strong staff team.

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