Five Ways to Honor the Past While Not Losing the Future

History is important. A key part of developing a strong vision for the future is having a good understanding of the past.  In today’s episode, Thom and Sam share five ways to honor your church’s past while not losing the future.

* Have a genuine love for the history of your church 
* Celebrate the parts of the past that support the vision
* Tell the story of past change efforts with a positive perspective
* Turn the legacy into a guide, not a hurdle
* Ask elderly heroes to publicly give support 

Resources mentioned in today's podcast:

* Church Future Indicator
* Landslide Creative




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