The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele A heart issue and skill deficit - addressing deep problems in Mission and Maturity - with Andrew Heard
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Oct 31, 2023 Andrew Heard discusses the decline in church attendance and drop in newcomers in Sydney Anglicans, offering insights applicable globally. Topics include evaluating ministry effectiveness, addressing heart issues for successful outcomes, balancing decentralized decision-making, setting targets for church missions, and navigating challenges in church leadership.
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Mission Focus: Making Disciples
- The church's key mission is to make disciples, winning people to faith and deepening their walk with Christ.
- Focusing merely on maintaining programs without aiming for real outcomes hinders necessary change.
Impact Varies by Leadership Approach
- Different churches sharing the same gospel achieve vastly different results due to their approach and leadership.
- It's crucial to recognize and adjust what we bring to ministry rather than blaming external factors.
Heart Issue: Passion for the Lost
- The biggest barrier to church growth is a lack of genuine passion for the lost in our cities.
- Without being deeply gripped by the lostness around us, we won't embrace needed change or use data effectively.