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Five Reasons Healthy Churches Seek Outside Help


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Churches can struggle with seeking outside help, even when it’s obvious they need it. Thom and Sam discuss why healthy churches often have outsiders speak into the operations of the church.

    1. Healthy churches understand that God’s Kingdom is larger than their particular church. They grasp that they can and will gain valuable insights that they would not have otherwise.
    2. Healthy churches understand that leadership development is key to their ongoing health. Thus, they are more likely to send church members to external events for that development.
    3. Healthy churches desire to benefit from skilled experts in a very specific area that might not otherwise be available in their own churches.
    4. Healthy churches avoid “ruts.” Training, consultations, and conferences offer fresh ideas and approaches. They are no longer bound by “the way they’ve always done it.”
    5. Healthy churches have members who are more open-minded to new ideas and approaches without theological and biblical compromise.
    6. Resources:
      • Rooted
        • Upward Sports
          • Church Growth Services: Get your free campaign capacity analysis!
            • Church Answers Platinum Membership
              • Comprehensive Church Consultation
                • My Church Staff
                  • Know Your Community
                    • FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights
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                        • The Rooted experience can help you create a discipleship culture that connects your people and leads to ongoing life change in Jesus. Rooted is…
                          • A proven plan for helping people connect to God, their church, and their purpose
                          • A sustainable way to launch groups
                          • An approach to discipleship that helps people step out of their comfort zones and experience life-changing rhythms of discipleship
                          • An opportunity to change the culture of your church
                          • Visit experiencerooted.com/churchanswers for free resources to help you learn more, including the What is Rooted? video and a free download of the Rooted experience framework and Rooted Workbook sample.
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                            • Upward Sports is the world’s largest Christian youth sports organization, partnering with local churches to use sports as a powerful outreach tool to engage the community.
                            • To remind our listeners, Upward offers a variety of league options, including basketball, cheerleading, soccer, flag football, volleyball, baseball, running for adults, and now, pickleball.
                            • Partnering with Upward Sports helps your church reach the community, attract young families, and share the Gospel in a meaningful way.
                            • Is your church striving to be known as a welcoming space where families come together? Sports can naturally become your invitation. Upward Sports understands this and is ready to help you cultivate that atmosphere.
                            • Exciting news from Upward Sports! Pickleball is now available as an Upward sport! Perfect for middle and high schoolers, pickleball is easy to learn, quick to set up, and one of the best ways to keep kids engaged. Whether you’re looking to start a traditional league or a flexible practice-and-play format, Upward Sports is here to help you build a strategy that fits your church. Ready to get started? Schedule a call today and launch a purposeful pickleball ministry in your community!
                            • At Upward, they will customize your sports outreach strategy to fit your church’s budget, and community needs because we know one size doesn’t fit all.
                            • Already have a thriving outreach ministry? Add sports to further fuel your outreach and connect with even more families.
                            • Are you looking to engage new families, bless your community, or mobilize your congregation to serve? Whether you have a gym, field space, or access to a facility, Upward Sports can help. We’re here to support your church in creating a first-class, organized, and intentional outreach ministry that tells families, “You are welcome here!”
                            • Whether you’re expanding an existing sports ministry or starting from scratch, explore Upward Sports. With a trusted history of partnering with over 5,000 churches nationwide, Upward stands ready to support you.
                            • Schedule your call today at www.Upward.org/ChurchAnswers.
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