Episode 127: Can it be Revitalized?
The buzzword in church life is revitalization. Everyone is talking about it because it's a huge need.
So We need to talk about revitalization
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Churches need to be honest about their situation and their numbers. When was the last time your church had a baptism? When was the last time your church welcomed a new member? When was the last time your church welcomed a new baby to the church family?
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Churches need to make a decision- what are they actually willing to do and change?
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Then the church has to commit to follow through
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Churches need some outside help to show them reality and possibilities.
Churches in decline need to face some hard realities
Revitalize - the long term plan to renew their health through a change of vision and strategic change. Need a plan
Replant - A church can relaunch with a new name and plan - but they must have a partnering church to
a. foster
b. adopt
c. financially support
Repurpose - Creatively steward facilities for the continued glory of the larger kingdom of God
So start now and look at your church - do you need revitalized in some way?