13.1 An Introduction To Church Mergers

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? 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/. Some of the thought in this episode is drawn from Better Together (Tomberlin & Bird). 0:00 Why are we talking about church mergers?  06:50 Good reasons for merging  12:10 Objections to merging  16:30 A merger consultation  17:45 The process of merging  22:10 Possible, feasible, desirable  22:45 Paradigm shifts