3 Ways to Redeem the Local Church
Three ways you can redeem the local church are to redeem the vision, space, and community connection.
Leadership
Beyond Me and Mine: Understanding Local Church Community
What does it mean to be a part of a local church community?
Rebuilding the Local Church After a Decline
You can rebuild the local church from decline by staying centered on the Word, living out a missional vision and finding creative ways to keep Jesus at the forefront of the local church's work.
The View From the Mountaintop
You can see where God has been at work and what He has brought you through. You will be reminded that what felt so devastating or challenging earlier in the year is now behind you, and you are the better for it, offering a view from the mountaintop.
Rise and Lead
Do not settle for longing for the past or even managing what is now. Instead, rise and lead.
The Recency Effect on Perspective
The recency effect on perspective can cloud our view of God's work in our lives and the church, making short-term struggles seem like the whole picture. The way out of this unhelpful state for me is to step back and form a larger perspective of God's work in my life and the church. Unfortunately, what takes place in the short term is not always a clear picture of God's activity.
How Fast Should You Make Changes in Your Church?
There is a tendency to try to rush change within the church. The revitalizer sees the need and is called to help lead the church through change but may not fully understand the history behind a piece of furniture or why things are done in a particular way regarding the speed of church change.
3 Ways Worship Can Help You Through a Transition Season
God has seen you through many challenges and cared for you like no one else. He has protected you and fulfilled his promises through your ministry. Discover how worship can help you through transition.
4 Ways to Successfully Lead Through Adversity
Disagreements in years past would have been kept inside the church, but with the advent of social media, negative feelings spread like wildfire to a broader audience. While leaders cannot control what others say, they can control how they react when learning to lead through adversity.
Develop Community Connection Rather Than Just Collect Information
Before a guest enters the church, the church should think of ways to develop community connection with them beyond a one-time visit to a service.