1. The Hospice-Hospitality Tool - 0 -

2. How does your congregation currently behave? congregations have a cultural mid-point... -1--1-

3. That midpoint will behave as if the church is: - On H ospice - A H ospital - Into H ospitality ©this tool is from Ed Kail -2--2-

4. Hospice Churches Are focused on buildings and reducing costs May feel isolated May be of any size -3--3-

5. Hospice Churches need to think realistically about how to use their remaining time -4--4-

6. Hospital Churches Are focused on meeting the needs of those inside their walls May feel comforting and comfortable -5--5-

7. Hospital Churches need to be honest about their “in-house” perspective on mission -6--6-

8. Hospitality Churches Are focused on those outside their walls They are committed to meeting the needs of their community -7--7-

9. Hospitality Churches need to be clear that the love of Jesus is what drives them outward -8--8-

10. How does your congregation behave? H ospice - 1/2 way - H ospital - 1/2 way - H ospitality -9--9-

11. Every church has problems and opportunities Hospice Churches may become depressed and past oriented, But, they can make choices that will both care for their membership and leave a legacy. -10--10-

12. Every church has problems and opportunities Hospital Churches may become a self-centered clique, Or they can become mission minded, winsome examples of Christian community. -11--11-

13. Every church has problems and opportunities Hospitality Churches may lose their Christian identity and become a social club, But, they are in the best position to grow and spread the Gospel. -12--12-

14. Remember, we are talking about behavior. Group behavior can change, but it takes intentional leadership. -13--13-

15. Reality Check 101 Credits H-H-H tool was developed by Ed Kail. He and Julia Kuhn Wallace also developed the Partnersteps shared ministry resource. Small Church Commission is an agency of the Western PA Conference, UMC. Reality Check 101 text by Bill Kemp. He is also the author of other resources relating to church change found at: www.notperfectyet.com