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 and most recently the co-author with Charlotte P. Holter of Missional Reset: Capturing the Heart for Local Missions in the Established Church (Resource 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.

5 Ways to Deal with Rebellious People

You may be leading a rebellious people, much like Moses did, but you can either obey God or surrender to the sinful nature by lashing out and fighting with others inside the church.

Leading With an Eye Toward the Goal

What is God's dream inside of you? Chasing a goal and accomplishing a dream is never more critical than finding balance in managing your time and pursuits.

Becoming a Connector Church

Instead of looking backward, the church should begin to look outward as it revamps how it reconnects with the community.

3 Ways to Redeem the Local Church

Three ways you can redeem the local church are to redeem the vision, space, and community connection.

Rebuilding the Local Church After a Decline

You can rebuild 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.

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.

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. God is faithful and just.

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.