12 Reasons The American Church Model is Not Sustainable | Matt Dabbs

Video from Revolution of the Ordinaries

12 Reasons The American Church Model is Not Sustainable | Matt Dabbs

"There are a number of factors all converging to make the traditional building-centric model of the American church unsustainable. It is important to identify the factors and make the needed adjustments. Some things need to die so new things can be birthed!

These factors are internal and external. Internal factors are things within the church that are killing the model from the inside out. External factors are factors that are from the outside of the congregation that make it difficult to survive and reproduce. Both must be examined and understood to find the path forward.

In all things, God is in charge and God knows best. I do believe these challenges are providential and that new, healthier approaches are being born out of necessity!" from the video introduction

Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - 1: Hiring a minister 03:09 - 2: Budget and Attendance are down 04:15 - 3: Real Estate Costs are Up 04:48 - 4: Cost of Living is Up 05:47 - 5: New Churches Must Start 06:54 - 6: Cultural Shifts 07:46 - 7: Online Options 09:11 - 8: Busy People 10:06: - 9: Passive Churches 10:40 - 10: Weak Church Body 11:34 - 11: Lack of Vision 13:25 - 12: No Closure Plan 14:13 - Conclusion

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