In A Church Merger Both Churches Bring Something to the Table
In every church merger, there is a lead church and a joining church. Both churches are significant to the kingdom of God, regardless of size. They both bring something unique and valuable to the table to make the merger a
Empathy is the Key to Walking the Church Body Through Change
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. In a church merger, the lead church has to be able to understand what it is like to be a pastor, board member or part of the congregation
God Does so Much More With an Open Hand Than With a Closed Fist
When you have grown up in a church or been a member and served that church for most of your life, you tend to want to control the methods and ministries of that church. It becomes a right and reward
Communities are Transformed When Dying Churches are Transformed
A thriving gospel-focused local church represents hope, love, and purpose in a community. As a local church continuously declines in attendance, giving, and a well-maintained facility, it’s light often dims in its community. As its light dims, the eternal hope
Top 10 Things the ROGO Foundation has Learned About Church Mergers
After eight church mergers and counting, we have learned a thing or two about what it takes for a merger to be successful. Here is our list of the top 10 things we have learned: God blesses church mergers when
5 Things the ROGO Foundation Knows to be True about Declining Churches
Churches without strong leadership often fail. . There are too many hands on the steering wheel of the dying church. . Church growth never happens when the church body is fighting for control. . Changing the name of the church Will.