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Should We Close Our Church? Five Issues to Consider


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Sadly, Church Answers is getting an increasing number of consultation requests from churches wanting to deal with the issue of possibly closing their churches. Thom and Sam look at the five issues churches should consider before making such a dramatic move.

    • What will be the gospel presence in your community if the church closes?
        • Are your current members willing to make dramatic changes at the church?
            • What is your church currently doing to reach the community with the gospel?
                • What is the deferred maintenance of your facilities?
                    • Have you considered becoming a site of another church?
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                        • NTV Economic Bible (Spanish)
                          • Tyndale House Publishers
                            • Brown Church Development Group
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