If you are leading a typical established church to change, many of the members will have gravitated toward change resistance. Such is the nature of an established church. In fact, I tell leaders of these churches to expect members to fall into change categories as follows: 5%: Eager for change. This group is wondering what’s taking you so long. 20%: Open to change. They need to understand the details of the change, but they typically will be okay with it. 30%: Followers. They tend to move where the loudest and most convincing voices are. 25%: Resistant to change. They like the church just the
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