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.

4 Keys to Staying Focused in a Downward Ministry Period

How to keep moving forward in a challenging ministry season

4 Ways to Reestablish the Church

What is a leader supposed to do when the church seems to be on rocky ground?

6 Steps to Renewal Before God

I am hearing about more and more pastors getting burned out due to ongoing issues related to the pandemic. The past twelve months have...

Building a Mission Mindset into Your Church

Over 80 years ago, a missionary would travel to Jamaica’s island nation and began to share his faith with those he encountered. As he...

Living Out Your Best Ministry

Why our ministries should be purpose-driven, people-focused and promise-delivered.

4 Ways to Lead Better in a New Season

Leaning into a new ministry season

The Importance of Staying Vulnerable as a Leader

Accountability and support for church leaders

4 Ways a Church Can Move on After the Loss of a Leader

How to support the person leaving while moving your church forward