There are two equal, but opposite mistakes churches regularly make regarding money. Especially for smaller churches, these may be the main ways that finances (or lack of them) stop us from doing what we should be doing.
Mistake #1: Giving veto power to the accountant, treasurer or budget
Mistake #2: Ignoring the accountant, treasurer or budget
Either way, the results are the same. Money is in charge of too many churches.
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While the Church Growth Movement created larger churches and opportunities, it also created larger dangers.
“In the first twenty years of the movement, research focused on principles; lately the focus has been on discovering new techniques, programs, or methods.” (Elmer Towns)
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