November 19, 2024

Endings and New Beginnings, with Church Podcaster Matt McGee

29 minutes

Endings don’t have to be the end.

Erika concludes the current season of the Church Law podcast, “The Lifecycle of a Church,” by examining the ways churches facing closure still can plant seeds for new beginnings.

She’s joined by Matt McGee, host of The Last Service podcast, to talk through common perceptions—and misperceptions—about endings, especially in the American church; how church leaders define success; and what to honestly measure about a church’s health to determine ways forward.

The two also offer insights on how to make healthy transitions, plus share stories about resilient churches that forged new futures during struggles.

SHOW NOTES

Episode 45: “The Lifecycle of a Church”

“Navigating Church Closures and Mergers with Erika E. Cole, The Church Attorney,” The Last Service podcast

“Is a Merger the Right Next Step for Your Church?” by Erika E. Cole

“Dissolution,” from Pastor, Church & Law, Fifth Edition, by Richard R. Hammar

Church Finance, Second Edition, by Michael E. Batts

Understanding Church Insurance, from Church Law & Tax

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Download your FREE copy of The Church Attorney Legal Audit® System document checklist here, and check out Episode 29 (“Using a Legal Audit to Position Your Church for the Long Haul”) to learn about the importance of a legal audit for your church.

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Questions? Comments? We welcome them! Please contact Erika Cole at erikacole.com. Erika reads each comment and may answer your question in an upcoming episode.

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Erika E. Cole, Esq., known as The Church Attorney®, is the creator of The Church Attorney Legal Audit® System, a proprietary legal audit process that helps church leaders be confident they are operating with integrity, and avoiding costly risks. She serves as a senior editorial advisor for ChurchLawAndTax.com.

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