Tag: church revitalization

David Kinnaman: And Now for Some Good News

The inevitability, the inexorable decline of Christianity, is not a done deal. It’s not as though there’s been a complete turnaround and everyone’s a Christian, but there’s a real moment of spiritual openness that is translating now into this resurgence of interest in Jesus. It’s a big deal.

Growing From the Ashes: Church Revitalization

To rise from the ashes through church revitalization, each team member (pastor, board member, and lay member) must be committed to understanding the problem, capturing the vision and willing to implement the steps to turn the church around.

Does a Church Have to Die? A Path Forward for Renewal

In a time when churches face decline, Does a Church Have to Die is a question leaders wrestle with as they seek renewal through prayer and revitalization.

Overcoming Isolation in Church Revitalization

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.

Work Today for Success Tomorrow

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.

5 Steps to Leading the Kaizen Way

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

One Church’s Church Transformation Story

We waited as each church went through the 30-day jumpstart, and the church transformation story began to take shape.

Renovate by Innovating

It sounds so simple, but it will take grit to overcome self-doubt and strategic decline to push forward with an innovative spirit to reach the community and bless them as the hands and feet of Christ.