Five things that keep churches from change
by Ed Stetzer, Christianity Today.
Leading a church into revitalization is a daunting task. It takes much prayer, grace, and strength. Churches that need revitalization have often drifted into a place of complacency. The change they need often comes about because of a cathartic moment.
Desperation is quite the motivator. The pastor who leads a church into renewal is doing a great service for the kingdom of God. But it is helpful to understand why churches resist change. I want to look at some of the things that lead to crisis, understanding that if the signs are recognized early enough, it may not come to drastic measures…
…Change is not the goal. The goal is being a healthy representative of Christ in a lost world. But achieving that goal requires change. Change comes more easily when we have a focus on Christ and a heart for the lost. It comes when we turn from sin. It happens when we rely wholly on God.
We change when we are not remaining in line with the calling Christ gave us; that change is much less painful when we humble ourselves for the sake of the mission.
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