The Inevitable Death of Your Church: Avoiding the Slow Fade into Obscurity

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast

Someday your church will die. Yes, you read that right. While it might sound like a grim start, this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, hosted by Todd Rhoades, is all about avoiding that fate. Drawing inspiration from Jeff Bezos' "day two phenomenon," Todd dives into the subtle yet dangerous decline that can sneak up on any church if left unchecked. With insights from Warren Bird's research on the vanishing act of once-prominent Sunday schools, Todd paints a vivid picture of how churches can move from vibrant and thriving to stagnant and irrelevant.
But don’t lose hope! This episode is packed with practical advice on keeping your church in the "day one" phase of energy, innovation, and engagement. Todd shares actionable tips adapted from Bezos’ philosophy: from genuinely listening to your congregation's needs to continuously adapting your ministries to better serve your community. Tune in to learn how to stave off stagnation and keep your church buzzing with life and purpose.

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