You can see where God has been at work and what He has brought you through. You will be reminded that what felt so devastating or challenging earlier in the year is now behind you, and you are the better for it, offering a view from the mountaintop.
Do not settle for longing for the past or even managing what is now. Instead, rise and lead.
The recency effect on perspective can cloud our view of God's work in our lives and the church, making short-term struggles seem like the whole picture. The way out of this unhelpful state for me is to step back and form a larger perspective of God's work in my life and the church. Unfortunately, what takes place in the short term is not always a clear picture of God's activity.
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 regarding the speed of church change.
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. Discover how worship can help you through transition.
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 when learning to lead through adversity.
Before a guest enters the church, the church should think of ways to develop community connection with them beyond a one-time visit to a service.
A church revitalizer enters the church community understanding that they are called not to deconstruct the local church but to reconstruct the hopes and dreams of those members still sitting in the pew, offering a fresh perspective for church revitalization.
Ensure the message the church shares on its website, social media pages, and in-person equals the positive guest experience they will encounter when they arrive.
Pray with your people. Pray privately, and always maintain a spirit of prayer as you move forward in helping the church move from death to life over time, focusing on church revitalization.
