The Starting Well Podcast
Pastoral ministry is not easy, especially when you first begin to serve in a church. The Starting Well Podcast equips new pastors and those serving in new churches to build relationships, establish trust, and minimize unnecessary conflict in the early days of their tenure. Tune in each week for practical advice and encouragement to help you start well.
The Starting Well Podcast
Learning Your New Church's Community
As you begin serving in your new church, it is essential to recognize that the church's history is deeply tied to its community. Therefore, if you want to start well, you'll need to learn about the church's community. On this episode, Jason Lowe is joined by Eric Allen, who provides several practical and strategic suggestions for doing so.
This episode is based on the article, "Learning Your New Church's Community," written by Eric Allen. Other resources mentioned in this episode include:
- NAMB's Community Demographics Report
- Seed To Oaks
- The Externally Focused Church by Eric Swanson and Rick Rusaw
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