Revitalizing the Declining Church with Dr. Desmond Barrett

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Plan 2. Produce 3. Progress With any plan without action, it's just a plan. With action, we see progress. With steady progress, we see transformation.

Revitalization Reward found in this episode: 1. Use a playscape as a tool of soft evangelism. 2. Partner with church members through volunteering. 3. Provide snacks and other incentives. 4. Connect with families through conversations. 5. Invite families to visit the church over time

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Remove Barriers 2. Reseal The Commitment Back To Christ 3. Reinstate An Outward Focus

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Who lives around us now? 2. What are the greatest needs in our neighborhood? 3. How can our church resources become tools for ministry again? 4. What new approaches can help us build genuine relationships?

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. What turns guests away? Closed Off Negative Signage Poor Maintenance No Clear Direction Unmarked Entrance 2. What Welcomes Guests? Open & Accessible Positive Signage Well-Maintained Clear Direction Clearly Marked Entrance

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Maintenance List: What we know we need to do. 2. Potential Issues List: What we see coming. 3. Future Dreams List: What we believe God can do.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Dedicated Space - Set apart, that is not a multi-use space. 2. Prayer Saturated Space. 3. Tools for Thinking that are simple. 4. Restricted Access - Not for everyone. 5. Usage - Scheduled Times

Revitalization rewards found in this episode: 1. Starting a relationship 2. Growing a relationship 3. Maintaining a relationship 4. Expanding a relationship

Revitalization rewards found in this episode: What does a deep partnership look like in your local context: 1. It provides volunteers on a regular basis between the church and the community partner. 2. The church can leverage its resources (people, facilities, and financial resources) to become community- centered assets. 3. Develop a host joint community events.

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.

Church Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: Warning Sign #1: Fewer people in the seats weekly. Warning Sign #2: Closing more churches than planting. Warning Sign #3: Questionable online counting by local churches. Warning Sign #4: The region accounts for well over 93% of global giving. Warning Sign: #5: Not enough ministers to fill roles globally.

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 Barrel 1. 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-...

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 Space 3. 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 Statement 2. Exercise 2: Write a Mission Statement 3. 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.