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The Unstuck Church Podcast with Tony Morgan
The Declining Side of the Lifecycle - Episode 201
Jul 7, 2021
27:51
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In this podcast, Tony and Amy discuss the challenges faced by churches in the declining phase, with the majority self-assessing as being in the maintenance phase. They emphasize the importance of renewing the vision for the future and choosing to change before an emergency arises. The stages of the maintenance and preservation phases are explored, highlighting the decline in attendance and giving, and the need for significant change. They also discuss the challenges and options for churches in the life support phase, including reaching new people and making transformative changes. Knowing where a church sits in its life cycle is crucial, and they provide insights on how to determine its position using a free assessment and the next steps to take.
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- Churches in the declining phase often prioritize internal maintenance over reaching new people, indicating a need for renewed vision and significant change to move towards health and growth.
- During the preservation phase, leaders should consider if they are prepared to lead significant change and prioritize the mission and vision of the church in guiding change initiatives.
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The Church Life Cycle: Maintenance, Preservation, and Life Support
In this podcast episode, Tony and Amy discuss the typical life cycle of churches, focusing on the declining side. They explain the three phases of decline: maintenance, preservation, and life support. Churches in the maintenance phase appear healthy with slow growth and financial stability, but there are red flags such as a focus on internal maintenance rather than reaching new people. Churches in preservation experience declining attendance and giving, and often prioritize getting people to come back rather than reaching new individuals. The final phase, life support, is when churches struggle to keep their doors open due to a lack of attendance and financial resources. The episode emphasizes the importance of renewed vision, significant change, and focusing on the mission to move back towards health and growth.
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