

Schoolhouse 1884
A week ago, six church leaders met at a schoolhouse, built in 1884, in the final stages of restoration. Their aim was to share insights gained in work with churches that are declining, stalled, or distressed. Some of the insights that emerged included these: The Covid pandemic has prompted innovation in the church and revealed hearts. One projection is that as many as ⅓ of former attenders will reshuffle to another church or will not return at all. Churches can capitalize on