Four things to keep in mind about creating a healthy culture:

I visited a small church in rural Washington that had to be one of the oldest churches in the state. It was exactly what you’re picturing in your mind. A small white chapel, dirt parking lot and basement full of hymnals with songs that haven’t been sung in decades. The average of the church members was 71 years old.

And man where a few of them pissed that I didn’t tuck my shirt in for service…

A friend of mine spent 3 years of his life trying to revitalize this church. I say trying because it wasn’t much of a success….

Shifting culture is much harder than creating culture. As a church planter you only get one chance to create a healthy culture.