Every pastor in American is praying about what decisions they need to make moving forward into the new year. This disruption has forced more than a temporary set back with attendance. It is challenging us to rethink everything and that is a very good thing.
I have read a lot of opinions on this subject but believe that Dan Reiland as usual is right on with his advice:
“For more than eight months now, most churches have been doing everything possible to navigate what may be remembered as the most difficult season in ministry.
If not the most difficult, likely the most complicated. We often talk of the new normal, and that’s a great conversation; we need it, but we can’t wait for it to arrive. We need to lead forward now.
We need to build again.
Most churches are either open, trying to open, or preparing to open their physical buildings. That’s a good start. Their teams are simultaneously working hard to deliver high-quality worship services in-person and online, plus all their other ministries as well.”