It Generally Takes 3 Years to Bring Change: The Power of Patience, Progress, and Small Wins
If you’ve ever tried to lead change in a church, you know it doesn’t happen overnight. Vision can be clear, strategy solid, and urgency real—but people still move at the speed of trust and comfort. That’s why it’s wise to recognize a foundational truth of church leadership:
It generally takes three years to bring meaningful, lasting change.
Yes, there are exceptions. Yes, some things can happen quickly. But . . .
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