Like Jeff Foxworthy’s line: “You might be a Redneck if:…” I have listed some things that may trigger you to look at a Transitional Pastor. These are some of the things to look at/for, and they do not mean you are in failure, or that the church is about to close. They are just triggers to make you more aware of what is happening in your church.
Churches in transition reflect certain descriptive characteristics. The following is a list of those characteristics. Check the list to see if any of these characteristics describe your church. If so, your church is in transition and faces important decisions for future ministry and witness in your community.
Check the ones, which apply:
___ decline in the past five years
___ no local outreach
___ lack of vision
___ weak faith/”we can’t do it” attitude
___ sense of hopelessness, people are discouraged
___ unwillingness to change
___ incompatible with their community
___ “got to do something or we will die”
___ lack of leadership
___ church income declining
__ unable to pay the bills, including missions giving
___ unable to pay the mortgage
___ no plan for the future
___ no sense of teamship/individuals desire to do their own thing
___ unwillingness to face the reality of their situation
____ buildings deteriorating, need urgent repair
___ older membership desiring stability
___ no spiritual vitality or excitement to share their faith
___ unwillingness to ask for outside assistance
____ no desire to reach out beyond their church doors
The David Guinn 
