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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.
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Tapping Into God’s Power

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Tapping Into God's Power is reshaping how we rewire our vision by reconnecting with the power supply, God.
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The Momentus Maintenance Challenge

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Ministry is about strategic micro-steps moving forward inches at a time to accomplish a long-term goal.
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Overcoming Isolation in Church Revitalization

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Church revitalization is pressured packed and if a leader does not develop tools of renewal, they too will fall to the isolation in church revitalization that comes with leading.
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5 Ways to Overcome Summer Stagnation

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Encourage members in the church to reconnect to the church family throughout the summer and to overcome summer stagnation through regular attendance, BBQs, and other special church gatherings.
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Surrendering the Ego to God

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It's not about the pastor's will but about God's will. Surrendering the ego to God shapes a church that serves others.
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Work Today for Success Tomorrow

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When you find yourself in a struggling church, it’s natural to feel the urge to make quick changes, point fingers, and avoid personal responsibility. However, instead of casting blame, let's focus on what we can control, with God's power working through us. Embracing the mindset work today for success tomorrow helps lay a patient, long-term foundation.
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3 Steps to Reach Your Community

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Church members must challenge each other to see Christ in the hard and out-of-the-way places in the community and go there to be a blessing to Reach Your Community.
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5 Steps to Leading the Kaizen Way

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Comfort is the enemy of the church, and leading the kaizen way opposes it.
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