Stu, Joel and special guest Ethan are here to kick off the latest season of the Shock Absorber - Momentum in Ministry. They discuss how to identify if a ministry has plateaued or is even in decline, what to we can do to encourage fresh ideas, and ways to look out for institutionalisation. Also is Huckleberry Finn an accurate picture of what church is like these days?01:29 Cultural Artefact: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn06:10 Are statistics showing Christianity is in decline or just reflecting reality?11:05 What can ministry plateau look like?20:03 Examples of institutionalisation and plateauing33:59 How to prevent institutionalisation and promote fresh ideas39:40 Kick-starting momentum in ministryWatch this episode on YouTubeDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE2021 Census shows changes in Australia’s religious diversityAdventures of Huckleberry FinnWhat is a puncheon floor?The Coming Revolution in Youth Ministry, by Mark Senter IIIOliver Twist, by Charles DickensIndustrial RevolutionRobert RaikesFirst Sunday School in AustraliaMax WeberDiscordCentury EggThe Salvation ArmyThe Innovator's Dilemma, by Clayton ChristensenSpace XCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: [email protected] Absorber Discord: https://discord.gg/jTD5KNAYVEShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shopCheck out what else Soul Revival is up to here

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