Church revitalization doesn’t start with a new vision statement—it starts with discerning where God is already at work. In this episode, pastor and missional strategist Josh Hayden invites us into a thoughtful, long-term approach to renewing the local church, one rooted not in quick fixes or top-down programs, but in humility, discernment, and faithful presence.

Josh introduces the idea of “remissioning church”—not just reorganizing, but reorienting the church around the mission of God in the local community. He shares how ministry leaders can shift from ownership to stewardship, learning to hold their influence loosely and listen deeply to both the Spirit and the people they’re called to serve.

Together, we explore:

• What it means to steward—not control—your church’s community impact
• How to join God’s work already unfolding in your neighborhood
• Why real revitalization takes time, patience, and pastoral courage
• How remissioning can bring clarity, direction, and renewed joy to ministry leaders
• Practical encouragement for those leading change in slow, faithful ways

If your heart longs to see your church renewed from the inside out—not by chasing trends but by aligning with God’s mission—this conversation will offer both hope and a grounded path forward.

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Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Josh Hayden on the importance of aligning our lives with God’s mission and recognizing that we are partners, not the originators, of His work: "It's God's mission, and we're simply joining in."

Josh Hayden on the significance of viewing change as an essential part of discipleship and spiritual formation: "The change process is a discipleship process."

Josh Hayden on the importance of leaders modeling belief in change so their churches can have the faith to follow: "If leaders don't believe their churches can change, it's going to be really hard for their churches to believe it, too."
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