Leaders in Living Rooms

LILR 094 | Stephen Foster of St Aldates, Oxford on the Difference Between Stuck Church and Revival

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Nov 21, 2023
Stephen Foster, leader of St Aldates Church in Oxford and Alpha advisor, shares his journey from law to ministry. He discusses the challenge of churches aging inwardly and emphasizes the need to attract younger generations while honoring older members. Stephen offers insights on engaging a pre-Christian context, advocating for intentional community building. He underscores the importance of revitalizing church leadership through prayer, passion, and fostering multi-generational culture, making the church exciting for all ages.
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INSIGHT

Natural Church Trajectory

  • Churches naturally grow older and more inward-focused.
  • Intentional effort is required to reverse this trend and engage younger generations.
ADVICE

Focus on Jesus

  • Continuously present the authentic Jesus to your congregation.
  • Help people fall in love with Jesus, inspiring them to share their faith.
ANECDOTE

The Elderly Couple

  • An elderly couple visited another church but returned, realizing its older demographic.
  • They prioritized reaching younger generations, inspiring continued efforts at St. Aldate's.
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