Archbishop of Canterbury: a 'good vicar' is key to tackling falling congregation numbers
The Most Rev Justin Welby says the Church of England needs to be "realistic" about falling attendances but must set a target of increasing worshipper numbers
By Sam Marsden
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/
December 31, 2013
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, has issued a challenge to his priests to turn the tide of falling numbers of church-goers and make their congregations grow.
He said an initiative to engage with new worshippers by holding services in non-traditional venues like pubs and clubs had already swollen the church's ranks by the equivalent of two dioceses.
"The reality is that where you have a good vicar, you will find growing churches," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
The Most Rev Justin Welby says the Church of England needs to be "realistic" about falling attendances but must set a target of increasing worshipper numbers
By Sam Marsden
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/
December 31, 2013
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby, has issued a challenge to his priests to turn the tide of falling numbers of church-goers and make their congregations grow.He said an initiative to engage with new worshippers by holding services in non-traditional venues like pubs and clubs had already swollen the church's ranks by the equivalent of two dioceses.
"The reality is that where you have a good vicar, you will find growing churches," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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