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Figure 1. Membership Totals and Annual Percentage Change, 1983-2008 http://www.pcusa.org/media/uploads/research/pdfs/cs-2008.pdf

Some of the challenges we face in the culture

The condition of the culture Manic High velocity Discontinuous

In times of rapid change what you know can mis-lead you . Michael Marquardt

Make Vision Shift 1 Shift from your present hopes for your congregation’s future to the high expectation that God has a transformational future for your church.

What is the Nature of Your Congregation’s Defining Vision? Ministry Design Module 2

The “Traditional” Approach to Ministry

The “Transformational” Approach to Ministry

Recline (traditional) Incline (transformationional) decline

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