In pt 1, I defined assimilation as a process of helping a person fit into the church culture. But what if the church culture is not healthy? What if your church is full of undiscipled, gossiping, feed me, needy, consumer oriented, spiritually shallow, leadership challenging Christians? In that instance the worst thing you can do is be good at assimilation. A church with an unhealthy culture that is good at assimilation will only make their problems worse.
Before developing an assimilation plan, take a step back. Evaluate the existing culture of the church. Ask what is your unique purpose or mission as a church?
- What is it that God has called us to in this community?
- What are the values that define this church?
- Do our people reflect those values?
- Can people in the church communicate the vision?
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