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So many changes took place in congregational life in 2022. Thom and Sam look at those changes and the implications for churches as we move into 2023.

The co-vocational movement grew both out of necessity and out of desire.

Evangelism returned to the conversation.

The churches that returned to business as usual are struggling even more.

Church construction dropped precipitously.

The slowdown of additional liquidity into the market is affecting and will affect church finances.

 

Resources:

Contemporary Issues in the Church: Today’s Challenges and the Right Path to the Future course 

The Post-Quarantine Church by Thom S. Rainer 

Brown Church Development Group

Live Your Truth and Other Lies by Alisa Childers

Tyndale House Publishers

Logos.com/churchanswers

Church Answers Silver membership

Church Answers University

Not Your Parent’s Offering Plate by J. Clif Christopher

Church Growth Services Grow Generosity Academy

 

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