The overlooked risk in non-denominational growth
Leadership foresight means looking ahead and seeing what the future holds. One thing we see is a trend that the future of Christianity is going to be non-denominational.
If the trends continues, that means more and more churches are not affiliated with a denomination.
Now this has some pluses. The church can be more creative, innovative...but I see a big negative. And here's the thing, pastors and non-denominational churches, I want you to know—I've spent the past 30 years and I've earned 2 doctorates in church coaching and consulting.
One thing I see over and over again from pastors who are in non-denominational churches—they often don't have accountability. They don't have someone who looks over them, helps them correct.
So if you are a pastor and non-denominational church, you need to make sure have somebody you're accountable to.
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Bob Whitesel (D.Min., Ph.D.) is a foresight coach, professor, and award-winning author of 14 books. For over 30 years, he has guided leaders and churches to pivot and engage what’s next. He holds two earned doctorates from Fuller Theological Seminary and teaches on leadership foresight, church health, and organizational change. His website is www.ChurchForesight.com. Learn More » |
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