Tag: church merger
A Beautiful Partnership—A Multicultural Church Merger
Las Americas couldn’t afford to buy the facility and First Baptist couldn’t afford to keep it, but it didn’t take long to see a merger was in order.
7 Ways to Ease the Transition of Successful Church Mergers
Common practices of successful church mergers that ensure a smooth transition.
Why There’s Never Been a Better Time for Church Mergers
The digital age has made mergers easier, faster and more accessible.
Why ‘Church Adoption’ and ‘Church Fostering’ Are Essential
When Sam Rainer coined the word “adoption” two years ago as a descriptor of one church acquiring another, I knew he was on to something. Instead of using corporate words like “acquisition” or unclear words like “replanting,” he used a powerful familial word. Adoption is one family bringing another family member into the household of … Continued
How Two Churches Merged to Serve and Unite a Community
The congregations’ differences, especially ethnicity, have been the catalyst for embracing diversity and connection.