A Lively Church:

A lively church has parking problems;
a dead church doesn't.

A lively church has lots of "noisy" children and young people;
a dead church is fairly quiet.

A lively church often changes the way things are done;
a dead church doesn't.

A lively church often asks for more program and mission money;
a dead church tries to keep plenty of money in the bank.

A lively church asks people to open up and risk involvement;
a dead church plays it safe and never asks.

A lively church sees challenges and opportunities;
a dead church sees problems and dangers.

A lively church apologizes, forgives, and seeks forgiveness;
a dead church never makes mistakes.

A lively church uses its tradition and facilities to serve people;
a dead church uses people to preserve facilities and traditions.

A lively church believes in God's future and "lets go" with faith;
a dead church believes in the past and "holds on."

A lively church is filled with committed givers;
a dead church is filled with tippers.

A lively church dares to dream great dreams for God's kingdom;
a dead church has nightmares.

Thank you