by Ron Edmondson | Jun 30, 2022 | Church Health, Church Revitalization
My first church after entering vocational ministry needed revitalization. Since then I have been a part of church planting and several revitalization efforts. Just as planting comes with unique challenges, I have learned to be successful there are some vital and...
by Jeff Hoglen | Jan 19, 2021 | Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
If you are looking for a “silver bullet” to get the church back on track, I’m afraid I have some bad news. Revitalization is a process. It often starts with a single ministry area within the church rather than the whole church. When we think of...
by Steve Sjogren | Nov 25, 2020 | Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Momentum is the most significant indicator of the movement of God with a group of people. With the “Big M” almost anything can be done, but without it, almost nothing can happen. Once it has left it’s difficult to see it return anytime soon. Therefore, rejoice...
by Travis Stephens | Jan 20, 2020 | Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
Even though I grew up on a farm, I know very little about gardening. To be honest, most vegetables and I don’t get along. If broccoli and I made eye contact at the local Piggly Wiggly, it would be very awkward. We haven’t spoken in years. Jesus, on the other hand,...
by Bill Tenny-Brittian | Nov 25, 2019 | Church Planting, Church Revitalization
We get asked about how to turn visitors into returning guests pretty regularly. Over the years, we’ve been gathering some of the best ideas we’ve seen. Recently, I put together a string of some of the best practices from first visit to membership for a pastoral...
