Understanding the rural context
Rural settings are unique. Typically a rural community is family driven and shaped by the economy. …
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Shaping culture in a rural church
The culture of the church will shape its ministry. In a rural context, people truly feel like …
Rural replanting: The challenge of family chapels
Football. Farming. Family. These three things can easily articulate some of the most important things in …
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It’s time for a replanting movement
It seems like yesterday that I was sitting with one of my best friends in the …
Some thoughts on church bullies
In working with churches that need to be revitalized or replanted you’re more likely than not …
Cultivate vision and creativity
At some point every pastor begins to stagnate. What was once exhilarating and got you up …
Loving and leading weak sheep
If God has called you to pastor then you cannot escape your calling to shepherd weak …
Leveraging the strengths of your personality
In any revitalization effort there are several influential factors: polity, church reputation, financial resources and liabilities …
Replant for God’s glory
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Smart moves: Develop a new team
Leading change in a Replant is difficult. Introducing change into a system that has been change …