SEASONAL, RHYTHMIC CHURCH RENEWAL
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Seasonal, Rhythmic – This is “rhythm and flow” approach to renewal that helps church leaders discern the emphases that are appropriate for their season of congregational life. The idea is to escape the constant pressure to do everything all the time, but to flow Christian ministry in life’s rhythms and pace oneself in natural cycles that oscillate between intensity and renewal. This allows church leaders to select from among all the growth emphases and planning methods depending on the right season. It is closely related to the Simple, Minimalist model.
Suggested Resource: Bruce Miller, Your Church in Rhythm: The Forgotten Dimensions of Seasons and Cycles (Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series)
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