Church Revitalization and Vital Steps for Transformation
Explore the essential steps for church revitalization, including greater commitment to prayer, healthy church development, and the process of change. Learn practical insights and strategies to create a vibrant and thriving church community.
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The Revitalization Process & Vital Tips
Change is Pain, but so is Death Losing Faith: Why South Carolina is abandoning its churches The State
Silver bullet? There is NO silver bullet church revitalization It is not usually one big win, but a collection of many small wins Takes determination and commitment
2ndedition published in 2022
Steps to a Vibrant Church Step 1 Greater Commitment to God in Prayer Step 2 Create Spirit-filled Momentum Step 3 Commit to Becoming a Healthy Church Step 4 Make Evangelism the #1 Priority in the Church Step 5 Develop a 2 3-year Church Growth Strategic Plan Step 6 Transition to the Discipleship Model Step 7 Shift in Pastoral Leadership Step 8 Follow Through
STEP #1: Greater Commitment to GOD in prayer The power behind a vibrant church is the Holy Spirit
"In this matter, genius, logic, and eloquence will not avail. Those who have a humble, trusting, contrite heart, God accepts, and hears their prayer; and when God helps, all obstacles will be overcome." Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4; pp. 538-539
STEP #3: Commit to Becoming a Healthier Church
Go through the NCD Process Active members fill out survey Send surveys to be scored Process the results with an NCD coach Have a team recommend changes that will improve the weakest areas Implementation & growth
8 Vital Areas Schwarz, Christian A., Natural Church Development, p. 79
Rodney Mills Evaluating NCD - Summary 25 20 15 10 Tithe Giving Membership 5 0 NCD Status Quo -5 -10
STEP #4: Make Evangelism the #1 Priority in the Church
PARADIGM SHIFT Worship service evangelism
STEP #6: Transition to the Discipleship Model Community based churches
Re-vitalize Sabbath School Importance of seating Wholistic Fellowship (highlights, lowlights) [15 min] Group Prayer [5 min] Mission [3 min] Study [remaining time]
Needs to be a coordinator for each recommended change Empower lay people as much as possible
Silver bullet? There is NO silver bullet church revitalization It is not usually one big win, but a collection of many small wins Takes determination and commitment
Love to help Brad Cauley 704-774-2800 bcauley@nnec.org
Coaching questions Based on our discussion, what would you like to see happen and why? Describe to me what the church looks like 2 years from now? How will you get there? What things are important for you to focus on so you can be most effective?
