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\nBased on a recent article Thom wrote, Sam and Thom dig deeper into the issue of church members' ages. Their thoughts might surprise you.
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\n \tThe age of your church members is a significant first impression issue to guests.
\n \tUnderstand the importance of the age of attendees more than the age of members.
\n \tWhy is the \u201cmedian\u201d a vital gauge?
\n \tYou must know your community's demographics (Know Your Community).
\n \tAre there guidelines or metrics to follow about church attendees' ages?
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\nResources:
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\n \t* Upward Sports
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\n \tCalifornia Baptist University
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\n \t\u201cA Simple Formula to Determine If Your Church Members Are Too Old\u201d by Thom S. Rainer
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\n \t* Know Your Community
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\n \t* Church Health Scorecard
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\n \tGet your FREE eBook, Deferred Maintenance
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\n \tChurch Answers Central
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\n \tThe Everything Church Resource Directory
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\n \t* The Hope Initiative
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\n \t* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector
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\nEpisode Sponsors:
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\n \tDid you know that fewer than 20% of Southern Baptists have a bachelor\u2019s degree? That is according to a past Pew Research study. How can this be combated and how can we prepare our churches for the future? California Baptist University has a solution. CBU offers a full breadth of courses through its online degree programs.
\n \tWhether you\u2019re looking to start your degree, finish your degree, or prepare leaders in your church for advancement opportunities, CBU\u2019s degree programs provide a flexible, online learning environment. Classes start every eight weeks, so you can begin any time.
\n \tAn online degree can:
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\n \tHelp you gain a better understanding of your life\u2019s purpose;
\n \tSymbolize competence and integrity in your career; and
\n \tProvide you with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of others.
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\n \tYour team may benefit from a degree in business, leadership, finance, communications or Christian studies. There are dozens of online degrees available to you!