The Disappearance of the 11:00 AM Sunday Service

Podcast Episode #304The post this podcast is based on really caused a stir. Today, we give a little more explanation as to the reasons the 11:00 AM worship service is disappearing and offer tips on changing your service time if needed.Some highlights from today's episode include: * When deciding what time to have a worship service, survey the church and the community. * 11:00 AM is rarely, if ever, the preferred time for a church's single Sunday morning worship service. * Too many church leaders want to reach Millennials without changing what they do or how they do it. * Most members would choose a mid-morning worship service instead of 11:00 AM service if given the option. * For many Millennials, a single 11:00 AM Sunday worship service doesn't fit their normal, everyday routine. * It's ok to have a single 11:00 AM Sunday worship service if your church has a good reason for it. * When changing things in a church, begin with the "why."The five trends related to the 11:00 AM worship service which we discuss are: * When a church moved from one service to two, the 11:00 AM slot no longer made sense. * Churches with one service began to realize the disadvantages of the 11:00 AM service. * More people choose a mid-morning time if they have a choice. * Millennials are particularly averse to 11:00 AM services. * Some people perceive a church with a lone 11:00 AM service to be too traditional and out-of-touch.Episode SponsorsVanderbloemen Search Group is the premier pastor search firm dedicated to helping churches and ministries build great teams. They’ve helped hundreds of churches just like yours find their church staff and are uniquely geared to help you discern who God is calling to lead your church.Find out more about Vanderbloemen Search Group by visiting WeStaffTheChurch.com.Midwestern Seminary, one of the fastest growing seminaries in North America, exists to train leaders For The Church. The local church is God’s “Plan A” for the proclamation of the gospel, and there is no Plan B. And this is Midwestern’s vision and heartbeat—equipping pastors and other ministry leaders who are called to expand God’s mission in the world through the local church. At Midwestern Seminary: they train leaders ‘For The Church.’Visit them online at MBTS.edu and start your ministry training today.FeedbackIf you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.Resources Mentioned in Today's Podcast * Five Reasons the 11:00 AM Worship Service Is Disappearing * Who Moved My Pulpit?