life cycle of a church

This is from Wm Bridges book, Managing Transitions.

The life stages of an organization.

1. Original Vision - dreams
2. Growth and Building the Organization - sacrifice and hard work.
3. Maintenance - let's keep it going
4. Decline - failure to make hard decisions.
5. Recognizing Decline - decline become undeniable
6. Crisis or Death

What stage is your church in? Are you sure? If your church has reached the stage of maintenance or decline, are you ok with that? 

What discomfort are you willing to suffer for the greater good of your church? Can your church change if you do not change? What changes are you willing to make to help your church reach its potential?

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.