Church Health  What makes a church healthy? What makes a church unhealthy?  Snap Shot of the American Church- The average church has 75 regular attendees.
- Almost 60% of churches have less than 100 members.
- On any given weekend only 17.5% of the population attends church. If present trends continue, the percentage will fall to 14.7% by 2020.
- 52% of churches are considered to be in decline, 17% stable, and 31% growing.
- 4,000 new churches begin each year, but over 7,000 close.
- 1,500 pastors leave the ministry each month due to spiritual burnout, contention in their churches, or moral failure.
- 80% of pastors feel unqualified and discouraged in their role as pastors.
- 70% of pastors say that they fight depression.
- 80% of of pastors' wives wish their spouse would choose another profession.
Mission Metro  Blessing- Covering services when a need arises
- Offering project coaching
- Construction consultation
- Postitioned to especially assist churches with limited resources
Support - Friend to pastors
- Prayer & encouragement
- Confidential personal support
- Emergency response
Resource - Connecting pastors to other pastors and ministry resources
- Offering Church Life Consultations to churches that could not normally afford a church health consultation
- Offering Vision Clarity Weekends/Retreats to assist churches in focussing in on their unique call and purpose.
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