Ministry Matters

May 2022

MINISTRY MATTERS

Dr. Jim Hamacher

Pastor / Culture Creator

Today’s emails bring to my inbox news that isn’t news:

“When asked to name their greatest concern for their congregations, as part of the 2020 Faith Communities Today (FACT) study, respondents most frequently mentioned a need to grow. In the responses from representatives of 1,500 congregations, “growth” was mentioned more than any other word. The open-ended question, asking the two greatest concerns of the congregation, yielded congregational worries around reaching those outside the church and maintaining what already exists.” Few, if any, pastors would disagree. To the contrary. They would say a big, “Amen!” The next question becomes...(to continue)

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IN-PERSON semi-annual meeting of the Middle District on Tuesday, May 24, 7 pm in the Historical Chapel at Winfree where our office is located. We hope you can be in attendance as well as any messengers/representatives from your church. EVERYONE is welcome but only messengers can vote on any motions, etc.