Innovative Church Community

The leader of our small group ministry is leaving the church. So is one of our key tech leaders. And two deacons.

No, we’re not having a split. We’re just living in our reality.

None of these people are leaving because they’re mad. They’re actually quite uhappy they have to leave. But they are all military families and when Uncle Sam says, ”Move to Ft. Campbell,” they move to Ft. Campbell. And we lose key leaders who have been integral to our church for years.

In a normal year, 30% of our church moves on and we have to replace them. Key leaders, wonderful servants, prominent givers (in 2011 we lost about 10 of our Top 30 givers).

Of course, what happens at our church is happening at yours, too. It might take a little longer, but whether it’s 30% in one year or 30% in four years, new people have to be brought in. Workers need to be recruited. Leaders must be identified, trained and deployed.

On March 12, we’ll be examining the lessons (good and bad) Spout Springs Church has learned in dealing with this constant churn of people. And you’re invited to join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as Bud Wrenn and Steve Davis lead us in this voyage of discovery about how you can improve your assimilation process based on what you’ll learn about Spout Springs’ assimilation nightmare.

Please RSVP. Lunch is provided at a cost of $5 per person.