We’ve experienced some major changes in the last six years at the church I pastor, including launching an extensive renovation, changing the times of our Sunday morning services, adding a contemporary service, and (last but not least) taking a historic church through a complete rebrand.
These significant changes required leadership, and leadership—especially through change—can be difficult. Lifeway Research’s Greatest Needs of Pastors study found 47% of U.S. Protestant pastors say leadership is a skill they need to invest in developing. Another 46% of pastors say dealing with resistance to change in the church is one of the most challenging people dynamics they face in ministry.
Keep reading this article on Lifeway Research.