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- 1. Why This Kingdom Leader Says We Must Restore America's Christian Foundations
- It was every believing parent's nightmare—and every teen's as well: a school assembly in which not only was sex discussed in the most explicit of terms, but one parent stood up and confronted the presenter ...
- Created on 05 May 2021
- 2. 10 Characteristics of Churches That Welcome Revitalization ...
- Church revitalization is not easy—especially when the church isn't yet on board. Here, though, are characteristics of churches I've seen who are ready for the work: 1. The senior leader is committed ...
- Created on 05 March 2021
- 3. 8 Questions to Evaluate Your Church's Evangelism
- I'm thinking about my own church today. I want us to be much more evangelistically oriented, so I'm asking these same questions I list for you today as I evaluate my church: 1. Am I personally evangelistic? ...
- Created on 05 January 2021
- 4. 5 Traits of Churches That Will Build Again
- For more than eight months now, most churches have been doing everything possible to navigate what may be remembered as the most difficult season in ministry. If not the most difficult, likely the most ...
- Created on 10 November 2020
- 5. 10 Reasons to Consider Church Revitalization Over Church Planting ...
- ... my heart aligned with a church in need of revitalization. I agreed to be their pastor. The rest is my history. We have helped start two churches and helped revitalize three others. Because of my experience, ...
- Created on 28 October 2020
- 6. A Simple Step for Personal Renewal for Church Leaders
- Do you need renewal? Does your church need revitalization? Here's my simple suggestion for moving toward personal renewal and revitalization: remember what it was like to be a young believer, and then recal ...
- Created on 17 September 2020
- 7. 8 Reasons Some Churches Have a History of Only Conflict
- Maybe you know this kind of church. Maybe, in fact, you're a member of one. This is the church whose history is filled with internal squabbling. The community knows them as the "fighting church." Based ...
- Created on 04 September 2020
- 8. Don't Miss This Secret When Revitalizing Your Church
- Some of the most vocal opponents to changes we made in church revitalization were simply rule-followers. That's huge insight. Don't miss this. These people liked to know we were obeying the written a ...
- Created on 28 May 2020
- 9. 5 Common Derailments When Trying to Revitalize Your Church
- I've been working in and around church revitalization for close to 20 years. The first church where I served as pastor after entering vocational ministry was a small, rural church that needed revitalization ...
- Created on 19 May 2020
- 10. 4 Reasons to Return to Your Home Church
- ... onal capital that can be spent on leadership decisions. Relational capital is important in any leadership position, but it is especially important in revitalization. The more people know you, the more p ...
- Created on 21 January 2020
- 11. The Secret You Need to Know to Succeed at Church Revitalization ...
- There is a part of church revitalization we don't talk about much—if ever. Yet pastors think about it a lot. I know this from personal experience and from talking to literally dozens of pastors attemptin ...
- Created on 08 January 2020
- 12. 7 Great Things About Serving in an Established Church
- ... revitalization. His Renovate Conference is the largest conference with a primary focus on revitalizing established churches. Tom's challenge: Ron, I enjoyed your article about what you missed about churc ...
- Created on 30 September 2019
- 13. This Proven Spiritual-Growth Tool Can Transform Your Church
- I know a proven tool that will transform your church. That tool is a spiritual growth campaign. I've seen God use campaigns repeatedly at Saddleback Church. They have helped us grow from two members to ...
- Created on 31 July 2019
- 14. 5 Issues That Keep Churches From Changing
- Leading a church into revitalization is a daunting task. It takes much prayer, grace and strength. Churches that need revitalization often drift into a place of complacency. The change they need often ...
- Created on 26 July 2019
- 15. How to Keep Your Church's Spiritual Vitality as You Raise Up the Next Senior Pastor
- There's been a lot written about senior pastors' transition and succession, particularly as Boomers are in the throes of figuring out what's next. I've been on both sides of successful transitions, following ...
- Created on 01 July 2019
- 16. Greg Laurie: Receive the Incredible Joy of a Fresh Start Today
- For me it's always a great thing to start something fresh. I love it when Daylight Saving Time begins and we spring forward an hour. It's like getting a whole new part of the day. I also love the first ...
- Created on 14 March 2018
- 17. Revitalize Your Passion for Ministry With These Refreshing Techniques
- Readers of blogs and websites similar to this one will find a lot of content about church revitalization: how does a staid or dying church get new life? How do you lead it from death's doorstep to life ...
- Created on 30 June 2017
- 18. 3 Steps to Avoid a Pastoral Energy Crisis
- Twice a year I go on a week-long retreat by myself in a hotel or retreat center to pray and plan. Sabbath is a vital part of my life to hear the story of God again and how I fit into it. I enjoy that time ...
- Created on 20 October 2016
- 19. If You Need Something to Revitalize Your Ministry, This Could Help
- A wonderful thing will happen to you when you have a new believer in your life: It will spiritually revive you. It is like going to Disneyland with adults versus going with children. Adults at Disneyland ...
- Created on 07 April 2016
- 20. 8 Characteristics of Evangelistic Church Growth Leaders
- This week I've been preparing some lectures for my upcoming seminars in the Doctor of Ministry program in Church Revitalization and Great Commission Leadership at Southeastern Seminary. For years, I've ke ...
- Created on 11 December 2015
