Revitalizing the Declining Church with Dr. Desmond Barrett

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. The Pandemic mindset set in place a spirit of lack.2. The Pandemic exacerbated problems that were already there.3. The Pandemic positioned the church to focus inward.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Know the Vision - Define the purpose and goal.2. Know the Influencers - Identify and cultivate leaders.3. Know the Momentum that needs to be built - Donors & Dollars.4. Know the Win - Track progress and celebrate milestones.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Know the vision.2. Know the influencers.3. Know the momentum that needs to be built.4. Know the win.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Examine what is fixable but broken.2. Examine what is working and brings you joy.3. Examine what the future could be like.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Contentment is the enemy of your dreams. 2. Who your community is matters more than what community you are in.3. Enjoy the moment; it is fleeting. 4. People matter more than the problems they share.5. Your assignment is not a mistake by God; embrace where you are called to serve.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:Revitalization lessons learned from Cracker Barrel1. The first lesson a church leader can glean from the Cracker Barrel fiasco is: The company looked to the future but sabotaged their today.2. The second lesson a church leader can glean from the Cracker Barrel fiasco is: The company did not provide opportunities to engage customers as part of the on-going process of transformation.3. The third lesson a church leader can glean from the Cracker Barrel fiasco is: The company failed to stop the self-sabotaging that took place from the inside while customers revolted on the outside. 4. The fourth lesson a church leader can glean from the Cracker Barrel fiasco is: The company lost loyal customers because they changed to quickly.

Revitalization Reward found in this episode:1. Develop an exit plan.2. Develop a future-forward plan.3. Delay focusing on the next church.4. Determine a positive a way forward.

Revitalization Rewards found in episode:1. Reducing Cost 2. Reimagine Space3. Redesigning Guest Areas

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Value what you have over what you want.2. Value opportunities in and around the church in the community.3. Value what could be if the church focuses on the mission driven by the vision.Exercise 4:  On a piece of chart paper, write at the top:Opportunities.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Exercise1: Write a Vision Statement2. Exercise 2: Write a Mission Statement3. Exercise 3: Does your current vision and mission statement fit your community needs fortoday?Palmer Family Church - (palmernaz.org)The Night to Shine, established by the Tim Tebow Foundation(https://timtebowfoundation.org/night-to-shine/)

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. The Jesus Measurement: People matter more than position. 2. The Jesus Measurement: Everyone is called to ministry.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. The Jesus Measurement: Life change by seeking forgiveness of sin.2. The Jesus Measurement: Restoration through the blood of the Lamb.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Evaluate the property for potential. 2. Enhance what you have for what could be in the future.3. Engineering a comeback from creative solutions. a. Raise awareness b. Raise funds c. Begin to tackle tasks d. Complete the plan e. Celebrate

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:The UP Process:1. Get up, don't give up.2. Catch up, don’t fall further behind.3. Show up, don’t stop trying.

Revitalization rewards found in this episode: 1. Be a learner.2. Be a thinker.3. Be a doer.

Revitalization Rewards found in this Episode 1. Preach the Word2. Pray Fervently3. Reach Your One4. Discipleship and Development5. Community Commitment

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Remove barriers.2. Reseal the churches commitment back to Christ.3. Reinstate an outward focus.

Karl Vaters writes: How good is your church doing at greeting and keeping guests? If you’re like a lot of churches, you know you could do better.I talked with Desmond Barrett about how small churches can do a better job at reaching, welcoming, and keeping guests. Desmond is the author of Helping Small Churches Win Guests: Preparing to Increase Attendance, which is a short, but very practical book that pastors will find great benefit in.Desmond and I talked about:How to reimagine the church facility from the parking lot to the pewWhy sharing updates about facility improvements is attractive to guestsWhy so many pastors and church leaders resist doing what needs to be doneWhy “we just need to attract young families” is never the answerThe good news that new Christians are not looking for programs, they’re wanting to live on missionKarl's Books mentioned in the podcasts:De-sizing the Church Small Church Essentials

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Disruption clarifies the vision.2. Disruption clarifies the mission.3. Disruption clarifies and creates opportunity.4. Disruption clarifies and establishes principles to serve the community.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Limit the scope.2. Limit the time.3. Limit the ask.