13.1 An Introduction To Church Mergers

<p>In merger-maths, 1+1=3. Some churches could actually be better together. What are the different ways churches can merge? Are church mergers just an American thing?<br> If you'd like to talk with Scott and Peter about a church merger consultation, reach out to us at https://reachaustralia.com.au/contact-us/.<br> Some of the thought in this episode is drawn from Better Together (Tomberlin &amp; Bird).</p> <p>0:00 Why are we talking about church mergers?&nbsp;</p> <p>06:50 Good reasons for merging&nbsp;</p> <p>12:10 Objections to merging&nbsp;</p> <p>16:30 A merger consultation&nbsp;</p> <p>17:45 The process of merging&nbsp;</p> <p>22:10 Possible, feasible, desirable&nbsp;</p> <p>22:45 Paradigm shifts</p>