The Top 10 Immovable Traditions in Many Churches (Part 3)

Not all traditions are bad, but some can hinder the work of the church. Jess and Thom share the most common church traditions based on an extensive survey, and why they can be difficult to change.

7. Church building

8. Specific rooms in the church 

9. Business meeting 

10. Staff positions

Resources:

• Wesley Biblical Seminary

• Learn more about the bridge program at Wesley Biblical Seminary

• Church Answers University

• “Anatomy of a Revived Church: Seven Findings about How Congregations Avoided Death” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

• “Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

• The Top 10 Immovable Traditions in Churches (Part 1)

• The Top 10 Immovable Traditions in Churches (Part 2)

• The Hope Initiative

• Church Answers Central

• FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights

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