When Failure Isn’t Failure — and Death Isn’t Dying
As one decade concludes and another begins (I know technically the new decade begins 2021, but …
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Replanting
4 Prayers for the New Year
As we begin 2020 together in the trenches of church revitalization and replanting, I simply wanted …
Replant Book Recommendation: Flickering Lamps
Flickering Lamps, by Henry and Richard Blackaby, tells one of the most inspiring stories of church revitalization …
What Difference Does the Incarnation Make in Church Revitalization?
I’m writing this from a local coffee shop on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. When I’m through …
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7 Tips for Peace During the Hustle and Bustle of the Holidays
Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on factsandtrends.net/pastors Are you tired yet? You will be. This …
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Essential Characteristics of Effective Replanters: Organizational Awareness
Southern Baptist pastors who have successfully led a church to revitalization demonstrate one leadership characteristic more …
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Sending You My Thoughts and Prayers for Next Year
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, …
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Outreach Ideas for the Holiday Season
As we race toward the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday seasons, there are many opportunities for you …
Essential Characteristics of Effective Replanters: Missional Focus, Part 2
An ever-changing context Although the biblical mission of the church is unchanging, this mission must be …
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Handling Criticism
It’s the monthly church business meeting. The regulars are present, and you’re waiting on a few …