There are many questions floating around in our nation about churches, reopening, how to carry on, getting members back into worship services. There are also quite a few voices. Most of those voices are legitimate and truly want to help the church. Though, I’ve seen a couple that were more in line with late night infomercials. Where do you turn? To whom do you listen?
The first place to turn is the Holy Scriptures. The ultimate voice to listen to is God’s voice. Yes, He has many people He has equipped, and experienced to help. Listening to more than one is, in my opinion, wise and can lead to wise decisions. Follow God’s lead and practicality, not only “big name”, best selling authors or speakers. Here is a couple of questions to ask yourself.
Who understands and speaks to the demographics in our church and community?
Who is aligned with our doctrinal stance?
From these blog posts over the last four months have arisen conversations about the church for the remainder of 2020 and beyond. I am blessed and honored to have been able to write and asked to speak with different groups (via internet) about current issues surrounding the church.
Out of these conversations I have asked two gentlemen to join me in delivering some healthy conversations for church leaders in what we are all dealing with in these times. Let me introduce them:
David Stokes is Associational Mission Strategist for the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists. David has led in the transformation of the association of churches and is a practitioner with a heart for seeing God’s success through the local church.
Mark Gainey is Lead Pastor of Fultondale First Baptist Church, just north of Birmingham, Alabama. Mark is passionate about the Gospel, Discipleship, and helping churches. Also, Mark is the founder and main voice of Church Leadership Podcast and can be seen in many videos on his youtube channel (Mark Gainey).
I pray you will join the three of us on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11:00AM Eastern Time, 10:00AM Central, & 8:00AM Pacific Time for our first in a series of “Conversations in The New Reality.” It is free, though you must register to receive entrance code for that day. Please register today at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TWaPBQ7pS_yjGNlbPDLlCA
“Conversations in The New Reality” will be Zoom based and are truly interactive conversations about the issues you are facing as church leaders today. We will discuss issues as those mentioned in the first paragraph of this post, draw on our own experiences and those of others, including some on the Zoom meeting that day.
Whether you are a church leader or denominational leader, you will gain insight in helping your church(es) in navigating the twists and turns of Life’s highway in 2020 and beyond. Click the link above and register today as participation is limited by Zoom guidelines. Then pass this on to other church leaders in your circle of influence. There is no cost and no sales pitches! Any questions, please contact me.
George Yates is an Organizational Health Strategist and coach, assisting churches, organizations, and individuals in pursuing God’s purpose for life. Click here to receive this blog in your email inbox each Tuesday.