Tag: Desmond Barrett

The Momentus Maintenance Challenge

Ministry is about strategic micro-steps moving forward inches at a time to accomplish a long-term goal.

Overcoming Isolation During Church Revitalization

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

5 Ways to Overcome Summer Stagnation

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

Surrendering the Ego for God

t's not about the pastor's will but about God's will. It's not about the people's desires but about God's desires.

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.

3 Steps to Reach Your Community

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 the community.

5 Steps to Leading the Kaizen Way

Comfort is the enemy of the church, and Kaizen opposes it.

Renewing the Small Church With the Kintsugi Model

The church has an excellent opportunity to review the community's needs and begin to capture one element that it could do to help the community become healthier.