The 21st century Church must answer two questions: “Who are we?” and “Where are we?” according to church consultant Dan Garland.

“The local church pastor is the primary change agent, and he must lead the church to discover its strengths and its challenges,” noted Garland, retired director of pastoral ministries for Lifeway Christian Resources. “God calls individuals to [vocational] ministry, and He gives His vision to pastors.”

Garland was presenter at an Intentional Leaders event April 9 at the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions facility in Prattville. He recommended attendees consider one thing they can do immediately that would have the greatest impact.

“I can’t tell you what that would be,” he said. “It’s different for each of us. We might learn some new skills, and we might have to unlearn some things that don’t work, but one small change can have a domino effect and benefit the entire church. Choose the ‘best right thing’ for you.”

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This article was originally published at TheAlabamaBaptist.org.