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I’m sure there are times when selling a church facility makes sense for a congregation. Having said that, I will still admit it breaks my heart when I see a church facility for sale. There are still so many possibilities, so many people to reach. What if, after a thorough study of the changing demographics, a strategy could be put in place to reach the new communities?

It has become a common theme at Church Answers. We are hearing from pastors and other church leaders about members who have divergent opinions on the timing for regathering the in-person services. No surprise here. It might be helpful, however, to understand the reasons behind the disagreements. We see five major themes.

You didn’t see it coming, and it was hard like an Acme anvil. When one event jars everything loose, the church grinds to a halt. The vision stops. How do you respond when your church experiences collective blackout?