These days we are hearing alot about financial hardships. The church is certainly not exempt.
Yesterday I was at a pastor's conference and even participated in a panel discussion that was considering structural change in our church body (The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod). The financial realities are in some ways "forcing" us to examine our values. Just today I got a message from a friend that they were cutting 15% of salaries of all full-time workers. Cettainly they will be examining their values.
I love what Dave Gibbons says: "Scarcity brings clarity-it forces you to examine your values."
Lord, raise up missional leaders throughout your church who can nurture that clarity for the sake of your kingdom's call.
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