Glenn asked the question of what do the Little Rock churches look like - who is involved, what are the results actually desired, what are the strengths and weaknesses, and what are the unintended consequences. The participants divided into four mixed groups to discuss the model.
One group described the church as partnerships where congregations are coming together. People are maxed out in their time and resources. They are looking for the stability that a church can offer, but we are asking them to extend themselves. What if the church is showing a negative message or economic stress?
Another group sees the churches communicating, but there are outposts that are not connected. They sometimes connect on events. We need a true partnership all working together for the growth of the kingdom.
Group 1 described a model in which the church is divided not on heart issues but because we are busy. The whole definition of success is based on numbers, growth, and programs. We need to develop a partnership.
The final group has seen the churches that work within itself and churches that work outside itself. They would like to see the churches work together.
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