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7 Signs It Might Be Time For Your Church to Consider a Merger, Replant, or Handoff
A few months ago I sat in a fellowship hall with a pastor and his leadership team, looking at a spreadsheet nobody wanted to look at. This church had been a positive influence in their city for decades. Good people. Faithful people. Deep roots and real impact....
Leading from the Second Chair Prepared Me for the First. Here’s What It Didn’t Prepare Me For.
I spent six and a half years as an executive pastor before I became a lead pastor. I sat in every meeting that mattered, I knew the budget better than anyone, I led the staff day-to-day. I helped shape the vision, build the systems, and solve the problems. The second...
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ABOUT JIMMY
Jimmy McLoud is the Lead Pastor of First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio. His passion – and the vision of First Christian – is to share the good news that Jesus is for all people by helping them find hope, purpose, and a place to belong. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Solomon Foundation and as a Ministry Consultant and Strategist with The Unstuck Group. Jimmy and his wife, Ashley, live in North Canton with their four kids: Braylon, Carter, Ellie, and Grace. To connect with Jimmy, find him on social media (@jimmymcloud).