I just came across a nice article by Calvin Wittman on LifeWay about how to write your annual State of the Church message. Here is the link.
He makes some good points, chiefly being these:
1. Make your Message Biblical
2. Focus on the Future of your Church
3. Draw a Map
4. Be Positive
And actually, these are good points for almost any sermon or message which you are going to deliver to your congregation. But it is especially important for that annual State of the Church message.
Question: do you do a State of the Church message? Or do you consider that to be too much an imitation of culture?
God’s best to you!
For great preaching,
Dr. Bill Miller