For three years Jeff Thompson's recruiting system had run well. He'd had occasional problems, but not one major Christian education position had gone without a qualified person on promotion Sunday. The secret was his annual, churchwide recruitment survey followed by personal interviews that allowed Jeff to match people's gifts with ministry needs.
But now he was stymied. Mary Jenkins had retired from ...
A mindset of ministry to others is the sign of an outward-focused church. Congregations that serve the physical and spiritual needs of their communities are seen as good neighbors. But becoming an outward focused church requires a big effort; for some it seems impossible. Use this checklist to evaluate where you are and to inspire the next steps for turning your church inside out.
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