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This week, my wife, Marty, and I had the honor of attending a church planter's retreat sponsored by the Converge Northwest District and held at the beautiful Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center on the rugged Pacific coast in northern Oregon. Read on to discover just a small amount of what was seen and heard at that relaxed gathering. Maybe you and your church can learn from my observations.
The first year of ministry in a new church is a very important season of shepherding and leading a congregation. This time can enhance or cause major problems in the future. Care should be taken to avoid some popular mistakes pastors make in that first year. Consider them prayerfully and carefully.