CHARLOTTE AREA

PASTORS
INSIGHT INTO THE MIND

SPECIFICS THEY STRIVE FOR

To preach or proclaim the Word of God
To help all that hear understand how to apply scripture to
their life
Pastors utilize the Bible as the foundation for the sermon
Pastors reference specific scriptures from the Bible in the sermon and
to help illustrate and stress specific points

To draw all that would hear to come to a personal relationship

with the Lord

To cause positive change to take place within the community

AREAS OF STRUGGLE
Surrounding community no support and not embraced
Denominational barriers reaching across denominational lines tough
Lack of members/support membership not consistent
Lack of resources/inadequate resources finances, building, equipment
Hard to effectively win and draw new members into the congregation
Pressure from within the local church and from community and
community leaders

OPEN OPPORTUNITIES
Many counties have grants available for non-profits to help
impact their community

Organizations that are willing to partner with local churches

and pastors

Pastors that think and act outside of the Normal confines

CONCERNS
Local pastors are concerned about members being Stolen
Pastors mindful of what is said and how it is said

Peoples opinion can sway what is said and what is actually meant

CONCLUSION
Pastors have to ensure that adequate time is spent studying
the Bible so that what is preached is properly understood and
causes change

Pastors must be willing to go outside of the traditions of old

to draw those who will hear the message

Pastors have to be mindful of changing times and social

changes both within the local communities and within the
surrounding regions

Pastors must embrace changes and suggestions from