Right now Terra Nova is at a slight impasse. We keep bumping our head at an attendance level of 100+. We just can't maintain a growth curve because our meeting room is too small. We are currently exploring several options to manage this issue. I will be meeting with a friend next week who shared this resource with me on the multi-site concept for churches. I would love to hear any thoughts.
I'm just not sure that Delaware is a big enough county (in population as well as geography) to warrant this strategy. I wonder if we ought to be thinking bigger (sites in Marion County, Morrow County, etc) or not even think about mult-site at all.
One thing I did notice is that most churches that go to multi-site venues have a large attendance to begin with and can give up 100+ people to a new location to get things going. Obviously we are not at that point yet.
No matter what, the vision for Terra Nova remains the same: build a community (communities?) of people who love God and love people. Our strategy remains the same - help people experience lasting life transformation by connecting with God (Sunday morning Gatherings), connecting with people (Life Groups) and serving the world (Ministry Teams). Where we do this or in any number of venues doesn't matter.
I would love to hear thoughts...
Jason
1 comment:
I know that statistics say that at if your building remains small you will never grow past that point. I am not sure about the multi concepts. I don't know enough about it. But just remember why God called you to plant in Delaware County, I think there is still a population that needs to know Jesus. I think that getting your name know in the community is key, I think the location is great. I am not sure if you own the building you are in, but has the option of building on that land , renovating the current building and the cost?? been discuss. Sorry we are new to the area and have been involved with church plants before and we found that you have to have a plan once you grow out of what you are in. People need to see the vision of empty chairs being filled. It is scary thinking bigger but it can be done. Also if a community seen a church building that makes them question "What is going on there" Just some thoughts.
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