This is post #2 on Ed Stetzer's book 'Comeback Churches'.
In chapter 1 the question is asked, 'How do churches get stuck?' In the various categories mentioned there are some descriptions that should step on the toes of our church.
*Stuck churches believe it's purpose is to retain as many people as possible.
*Stuck churches intend to do the right things but never actually execute them.
*Stuck churches get a 'we can't compete' attitude. So they in essence give up.
*Stuck church (members) view the church as their personal chaplaincy.
*Stuck churches want to play it safe. Their biggest goal is to protect what it has.
Should we not consider the overarching goal of the church is to be a missionary? Jesus was a missionary in his town, region and world.
A good explanation of what being missionary means can be seen in the Tim Keller clip on the blog.
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