On the plus side is that it provides some useful information, presents some of the challenges and possibilities in positive spirit based transformational change for the local church and its mission.
On the negative side is the reality that for many lay people this is totally new territory. In many ways they have been conditioned for decades to think a long certain paths that have proven to be ineffective. To now question, revise and transform those patterns of thinking can create stress and confusion. In many ways, lay people and their clergy counterparts will have to be given "permission" to think outside the box, to see trends and statistics in their real form (instead slanted best for reports as can be the case) and to learn to see what God wants us to do rather than what competition with others, culture or other influences might tell us are the way to operate.
I would recommend this as an excellent course to be taught in the local church to an adult, young adult or even teen class.
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