Desmond Barrett

Desmond Barrett is the lead pastor at Winter Haven First Church of the Nazarene in Winter Haven, Florida. He is the author of several books, most recently, Helping the Small Church Win Guests: Preparing To Increase Attendance (Wipf & Stock Publications) and has done extensive research in the area of church revitalization and serves as church revitalizer, consultant, coach, podcast host and mentor to revitalizing pastors and churches.

Starting Over

As we rebuild from the pandemic, these three principles are precisely what pastors need to remember.

Creating an Edison Laboratory for Your Ministry

Lessons from Thomas Edison’s Life Can Help the Church Today

Teacup Evangelism

Evangelism cannot be a fad but an initial waypoint to share the love of Christ with a stranger.

Developing a Leadership Pipeline

Raising up future leaders from inside the four walls of the church.

When Change Comes Knocking at the Church Door

Change should be seen as a positive antidote to reclaim the church's health for future generations.

3 Ways to Rebound in a New Year

2022 is shaping up to be a year of light if churches are willing to embrace the new realities set before them.

Shifting the Power Dynamics in the Church

Power lies not in the pastors' hands but with the laypeople the pastor is called to oversee.

Overcoming Frustration in Ministry

How many times have you acted out of frustration, and thus hindered God's best for your ministry?