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Why Are 30% of Your “Active Church Members” Absent on a Given Sunday? – One of Four Things to Know This Week, Dec. 19, 2024

12/18/2024

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A Word to the Wise from Dan Reiland:
 
The main reason people don’t become church members is they are afraid you want more from them than you want for them.
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Dan Reiland, The Main Reason Folks Don’t Become Church Members, read 12.16.24
​Here are Four Things to Know this Week:

  1. Growth in Bible Sales May Show Desire to Explore Truth
  2. 8 Essential Components of Small Group Leaders Training (Ken Braddy) (You can help facilitate these by offering quality small group training as an association!)
  3. Why Are 30% of Your “Active Church Members” Absent on a Given Sunday? (Thom Rainer) Helpful info to pass on to your Pastors)
  4. 12 Surprising Goals to Set for 2025 (Chuck Lawless) (Good to share with your Pastors)
 
 
Thank you for reading my blog. Please share it or certain articles that you believe would bless other AMSs and/or your Pastors.
 
Merry Christmas!
 
Ray

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