There are many potential pain points that pastors may encounter when trying to grow their church, but some of the biggest ones could include:
- Attracting and retaining new members
- Engaging with current members and keeping them actively involved in the church
- Managing church finances and fundraising effectively
- Addressing conflicts and maintaining unity within the congregation
- Balancing the demands of pastoral duties with personal and family life
- Keeping up with technological changes and adapting to new communication methods
- Adapting to changing societal and cultural norms while maintaining core values and beliefs
- Dealing with the stress and emotional toll of pastoral work
- Finding and training effective leaders and volunteers within the church community
- Navigating the challenges of COVID-19 and related disruptions to church operations