Revitalizing the Declining Church with Dr. Desmond Barrett

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Compassionate Directness 2. Community Partnership 3. Compromise Success Article referenced in the podcast's Huffington, A. (2020, December 4). Compassionate directness: the cultural value That’s the ultimate competitive advantage. Thrive Global. https://community.thriveglobal.com/compassionate-directness-cultural-value-ultimate-advantage-arianna...

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Prepare a new way forward. 2. Prepare now not later. 3. Prepare to follow God.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode. 1. The reality of change. 2. Do not stop innovating.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Evaluate all needs 2. Plan now and for the future 3. Parlay success in one area to sustain the momentum

1. Develop a friend group outside of the church. 2. Develop worth in your passion not your commitment. 3. Develop a team that will carry forth the vision. 4. Develop a sense of accomplishment outside of your main calling.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Review 2. Reevaluate 3. Recognize 4. Reenergize 5. Reconnect

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Not my call but yours 2. Not my church but yours 3. Not my community but yours

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Develop a strategic plan 2. Keep your focus   on God's vision for the local church 3. You are not a lone ranger Christian New Book: By Dr. Desmond Barrett Helping the Small Church Win Guests: Preparing To Increase Attendance https://a.co/d/7hCh4s0

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: Five key suggestions for long-term planning that have helped other churches: 1. Pray and Ask 2. Go and Find 3. Obey and Do 4. Be and Act 5. Bless and Maintain

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Pause from the busyness of ministry to see where God's ministry is needed. 2. Pray for opportunities to serve people, places, and for future partnerships. 3. Participate where God leads the local church to reach the neighborhood around the church.

Revitalization rewards found in this episode: Step 1: Identify the problem for improvement. Step 2: Analyze the current situation for quality. Step 3: Create opportunities or systems through new solutions. Step 4: Evaluate the effectiveness of the improvement. Step 5: Celebrate the improvement but continue to review.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Repairing the cracks with Christ 2. Restoring visionary leadership 3. Reminding others of the value of the neighborhood

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Ivory Tower Leader 2. White Board Leader 3. Consensus Leader 4. Compassionate Leader 5. Community Leader Check out the Poll if you are Spotify user

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Soft Evangelism 2. Intentional Evangelism 3. Inspired Evangelism

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Innovate to lead the church forward. 2. Innovate to reach new people. 3. Innovate to capture God's direction.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: One Call System, QR Codes, Email Newsletter, Social Media Groups, and Instant Directory

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Flee from the turmoil to find peace in a new place. 2. Fight for position and power in the face of pushback. 3. Reconfigure your leadership to meet current and future needs in the church.

Revitalization rewards found in this episode: 1. Commit to a greater vision. 2. Commit to each other. 3. Commit to foundational view of serving other as Christ.

Cycle of Revitalization : Stabilization, Strategize, Strategic, Sustain, Success

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: Lesson 1: Create a space for open conversation Lesson 2: Create a space for discussion Lesson 3: Create a space for all

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Reinvest in the church's infrastructure to prepare for future activities and guests.  2. Repair community relationships through connections. 3. Restore the focus from self to the Savior.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Embrace the change that comes with growth . 2. Embrace the challenge to become a better you . 3. Embrace the character-building that will help you become the best you.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Review the facility from an inspector's perspective. 2. Develop a plan to begin to solve the problems. 3. Stay focused and do not chase the fire. 4. Review where you can cut to invest.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. The past is the hero. 2. The past dictates the future.