Any situation can be turned around given enough time with the right kind of leadership. To find solutions, you will need to have difficult conversations with key influencers. You can reach the point where you can have those conversations without fear. It starts by having more compassion for the person you are going to talk to than whatever goal you are trying to accomplish. 

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

1. Be proactive at addressing potential issues in your church.
2. Identify key influencers on your congregation.
3. Distinguish between passing problems and major threats to the congregation.
4. Practice the art of difficult conversations.