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The Hospice-Hospitality Tool
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How does your congregation How does your congregation currently behave?currently behave?
congregations have a cultural mid-point...
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That midpoint will behave as That midpoint will behave as if the church is:if the church is:- On
Hospice- A
Hospital- Into
Hospitality
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Hospice Churches• Are focused on
buildings and
reducing costs
• May feel
isolated
• May be of any
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Hospice Churches need to think realistically about how to use their
remaining time
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Hospital Churches• Are focused on
meeting the
needs of those
inside their
walls
• May feel
comforting and
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Hospital Churches need to be honest about their
“in-house” perspective on mission
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Hospitality Churches
• Are focused
on those
outside their
walls
• They are
committed to
meeting the
needs of
their
community
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Hospitality Churches need to be clear that the love of Jesus is what drives them
outward
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How does your congregation behave?
Hospice - 1/2 way - Hospital - 1/2 way - Hospitality
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Every church has problems and opportunities
Hospice Churches may become
depressed and past oriented,
But, they can make choices that will both care for their
membership and leave a
legacy.
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Every church has problems and opportunities
Hospital Churches may become
a self-centered clique,
Or they can become mission minded,
winsome examples of Christian
community.
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Every church has problems and opportunities
Hospitality
Churches may lose their
Christian identity
and become a social
club,
But, they are in the best position
to grow and spread the
Gospel.
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Remember, we are talking about behavior.
Group behavior can change, but it takes intentional
leadership.
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Reality Check 101Reality
Check 101CreditsCredits
H-H-H tool was developed by Ed Kail. He and Julia Kuhn Wallace also developed the
Partnersteps shared ministry resource.
Small Church Commission is an agency of the Western PA Conference, UMC.
Reality Check 101 text by Bill Kemp. He is also the author of other resources
relating to church change found at: www.notperfectyet.com
