Breaking All the Rurals

Ed Young Sr. gave some practical advise for pastors and church leaders here at C3. He is a 74 year old man and SBC pastor of 50 years. Here is what he says hinders church growth and promotes church growth:

10 Things that HInder

#1 Poor Location
#2 Committee-Led Church
#3 “Right Size” Mentality
#4 Negative Preaching
#5 Fear of Debt
#6 Staff that does not Function
#7 Church without a Leader…(Pastors MUST Lead)
#8 Threatening Atmosphere to the Unbelieving
#9 Evangelistic Counting
#10 Shabby Building

10 Things that Promote

#1 Leadership, Leadership, Leadership
#2 Surplus Parking
#3 Visibility
#4 Prioritized Ministry (Non-Negotiables)
#5 Prayer
#6 Shared Vsion
#7 Quality
#8 Constant Change
#9 Discernment
#10 Preach the Word of God!