Navigating Change in the Post-Pandemic Church with Dr. Torin Sanders

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Dr. Torin T. Sanders, a seasoned pastor and associate professor, sheds light on the challenges faced by churches post-pandemic and offers insights on leading through change, adjusting ministries, and engaging the community effectively. Drawing from his extensive experience and biblical wisdom, Dr. Sanders emphasizes the importance of adapting to the new normal while staying rooted in hope and prayer.

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THE POST-PANDEMIC CHURCH PASTOR TORIN T. SANDERS, Ph.D. PRESENTER

WHO IS DR. TORIN SANDERS? PASTOR OF THE SIXTH BAPTIST CHURCH 25 YEARS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL WORK SUNO BACHELOR S DEGREE HOWARD UNIVERSITY MASTER S & DOCTORAL DEGREE TULANE UNIVERSITY

OPENING QUESTION? WHAT S BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE? WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE?

BOOK THE POST- QUARANTINE CHURCH THOM RAINER (2020)

MATTHEW 16:18 AND I SAY UNTO THEE, THAT THOU ART PETER, AND UPON THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH; AND THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT.

THE COVID CRISIS PREVIOUS NATIONAL CRISES LED PEOPLE TO CHURCH QUARANTINE FORCED PEOPLE OUT OF CHURCH (BUILDING) - SEPT 11 - CHALLENGER EXPLOSION - JFK ASSASINATION (THE POWER OF GATHERING)

THE BIG QUESTION BACK TO NORMAL OR FORWARD TO NEW NORMAL?

MAJOR ISSUES GIVING/BUDGET IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL MINISTRIES/FACILITIES MEMBERS/COMMUNITY

LEADING THROUGH CHANGE REMEMBER OUR HOPE IN CHRIST (ROMANS 12:12) rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer TAKE ACTION STEPS GAIN ALLIES SHORT-TERM WINS

LEADING THROUGH CHANGE INCREASE COMMUNICATION 1000X DON T GIVE OBSTACLES TOO MUCH ATTENTION LOSS OF MEMBERS (CHANGE OF MEMBERS)

AREAS OF CHANGE TO CONSIDER 1 2 3 GATHERING DIFFERENTLY (FACILITIES) REACHING THE DIGITAL WORLD RECONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY & THE POWER OF PRAYER

GATHERING DIFFERENTLY GOING TO CHURCH VS. BEING THE CHURCH WHO ARE OUR FACILITIES FOR? -Sharing/Partnering - Differential uses HOW SHOULD OUR FACILITIES BE DESIGNED?

REACHING THE DIGITAL WORLD 100,000 + CHURCHES STARTED STREAMING DIGITAL ONLY (NOT COMING TO BLDG) Sick, Military, Former members, Covid, Foreigners DIGITAL-TRANSITIONING DUAL CITIZENS

REACHING THE DIGITAL WORLD WEBSITE ONLINE/MOBILE GIVING MASS CONFERENCE CALL SOCIAL MEDIA VEHICLE TEXT/ROBOCALL

SOCIAL MEDIA VEHICLES FACEBOOK 2.7 BIL, BUILDING RELATIONSHIP & BRAND TWITTER 353 MILLION INSTAGRAM -1.2 BIL, BUILD RELATIOSNHIPS, IMAGES/VIDEO

SOCIAL MEDIA VEHICLES TIKTOK 689 MIL, VIDEO, AGES 18-24 YOUTUBE 2.3 BIL, VIDEO

RECONNECT WITH COMMUNITY HOW ENGAGED ARE YOU WITH YOUR COMMUNITY? SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS MISSION WORK IN COMMUNITY (REACH JERUSALEM)

RECONNECT WITH COMMUNITY HANDWRITTEN LETTERS TO RESIDENTS FACEBOOK ADS BY ZIP CODES PRAYING FOR THE COMMUNITY (ROMANS ROAD 312 BC, APPIAN WAY, 50,000 MILES)