Church-growth consultant, Tom Bandy...
Church-growth consultant, Tom Bandy, writes about the ways some churches have of
cherishing their origins more than their mission. Here are some things they commonly
believe:
* It's more important to protect our heritage than develop a strategic plan;
* It's more important to keep Uncle Albert happy than welcome newcomer Sally;
* It's more important to discern the gifts I've been given than receive new gifts God wants
to give;
* It's more important for my children to emulate their parents' priorities than help them
develop their own;