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    Revitalize & Replant with Thom Rainer

    Featuring Thom Rainer, Mark Clifton, and Kevin Ezell, Revitalize & Replant is presented by the North American Mission Board. Revitalize & Replant is a weekly discussion on church revitalization and replanting.

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    Five Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Church’s Name Apr 15, 2021
    Show notes

    Mark and Thom delve into the issue of changing your church’s name. They suggest asking five questions. Too many church leaders have made big mistakes by not asking these questions:

    1. Is there a compelling reason to change the name?

    2. Is the reason for changing the name more positive than negative?

    3. Have I asked the opinion of key influencers in the church?

    4. Is this the right decision for the church if I am gone in a year?

    5. What are the consequences if the effort fails?

    Episode Sponsor:

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    Revitalize & Replant is sponsored by the North American Mission Board and ChurchReplanters.com. More than 10% of churches in North America are at risk of closing and the North American Mission Board is committed to reversing this trend by decreasing the death rate of existing churches while simultaneously increasing the birth rate of new churches. To learn more about what it means to become a replanting pastor or to explore resources for replanting and revitalization in your own church, visit ChurchReplanters.com.

    The post Five Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Church’s Name appeared first on Church Answers.

    Five Reasons Your Group Ministry Is More Important as the Church Regathers Apr 08, 2021
    Show notes

    The small group ministry of a church has always been a vital ministry of a congregation. In this episode, Kevin and Thom share why the ministry is more important in a post-COVID world.

    1. Assimilation will be critical and fragile in the regathering stage.

    2. There will be an immediate desire for connections as the church regathers.

    3. Your church’s financial support will come largely from your group ministry.

    4. There is the opportunity for the blank slate period to give a new emphasis on small groups.

    5. The church is gravitating toward smaller gatherings naturally.

    Resources:

    • Eating the Elephant: Leading the Established Church to Growth by Thom S. Rainer
    • Annie Armstrong Offering
    • Unleashing the Church: Getting People Out of the Fortress and into Ministry by Frank R. Tillapaugh
    • 3 Circles evangelism tool

    Episode Sponsor:

    NAMB Banner

    Revitalize & Replant is sponsored by the North American Mission Board and ChurchReplanters.com. More than 10% of churches in North America are at risk of closing and the North American Mission Board is committed to reversing this trend by decreasing the death rate of existing churches while simultaneously increasing the birth rate of new churches. To learn more about what it means to become a replanting pastor or to explore resources for replanting and revitalization in your own church, visit ChurchReplanters.com.

    The post Five Reasons Your Group Ministry Is More Important as the Church Regathers appeared first on Church Answers.

    The Incredible Church Replant Called Linwood Baptist: An Update Apr 01, 2021
    Show notes

    In this episode, Thom interviews Mark about his work in the replant of Linwood Baptist Church. You will not want to miss some of the stories and invaluable lessons about replanting or adopting a church.

    • What is the background of this replant?
    • How did the church get to its near-death state?
    • What are some of the greatest successes thus far?
    • What are some of the greatest challenges thus far?

    Resources:

    • Linwood Baptist Church
    • The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation by Thom S. Rainer
    • Reclaiming Glory: Revitalizing Dying Churches by Mark Clifton
    • Churches Helping Churches

    Episode Sponsor:

    NAMB Banner

    Revitalize & Replant is sponsored by the North American Mission Board and ChurchReplanters.com. More than 10% of churches in North America are at risk of closing and the North American Mission Board is committed to reversing this trend by decreasing the death rate of existing churches while simultaneously increasing the birth rate of new churches. To learn more about what it means to become a replanting pastor or to explore resources for replanting and revitalization in your own church, visit ChurchReplanters.com.

    The post The Incredible Church Replant Called Linwood Baptist: An Update appeared first on Church Answers.

    How Church Leaders Should Handle the Issue of Church Members Not Returning Mar 25, 2021
    Show notes

    It is a reality for most churches. Many members will not return when the church regathers. Leaders must prepare for that reality. Kevin and Thom discuss how to best approach this issue.

    • Be prepared for around 20% not to return.
    • Understand that the departure for many of them was already in place before COVID.
    • Low expectation churches are partly to blame.
    • Establish a prayer ministry focused on those who do not return.
    • Don’t assume they will never return.

    Episode Sponsor

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    Revitalize & Replant is sponsored by the North American Mission Board and ChurchReplanters.com. More than 10% of churches in North America are at risk of closing and the North American Mission Board is committed to reversing this trend by decreasing the death rate of existing churches while simultaneously increasing the birth rate of new churches. To learn more about what it means to become a replanting pastor or to explore resources for replanting and revitalization in your own church, visit ChurchReplanters.com.

    The post How Church Leaders Should Handle the Issue of Church Members Not Returning appeared first on Church Answers.

    Five Ways to Get More Help When Your Volunteer Base Has Been Decimated by COVID Mar 18, 2021
    Show notes

    Church leaders are often shocked to discover many of their most faithful volunteers have not returned to their ministries. Mark and Thom look at five ways to jump-start your church’s volunteer ministry base:

    • Restart your new members class with the expectation of being involved in ministry.
    • Ask for eight-week commitments.
    • Ask members who have never done volunteer work in the church.
    • Ask guests.
    • Do a sermon series on the work of ministry.

    Resources:

    • I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference by Thom S. Rainer
    • The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation by Thom S. Rainer

    Episode Sponsor

    NAMB Banner

    Revitalize & Replant is sponsored by the North American Mission Board and ChurchReplanters.com. More than 10% of churches in North America are at risk of closing and the North American Mission Board is committed to reversing this trend by decreasing the death rate of existing churches while simultaneously increasing the birth rate of new churches. To learn more about what it means to become a replanting pastor or to explore resources for replanting and revitalization in your own church, visit ChurchReplanters.com.

    The post Five Ways to Get More Help When Your Volunteer Base Has Been Decimated by COVID appeared first on Church Answers.

    Six Things (Both Good and Bad) the Pandemic Has Done to Replanting and Revitalizing Churches Mar 11, 2021
    Show notes

    In this episode, Kevin and Thom provide an updated assessment of how the pandemic has affected revitalization of churches. Enjoy it — there is some good news in this podcast.

    1. Good: Many church leaders have become more focused.
    2. Bad: Church leaders are weary, and leading revitalization and replanting has become more exhausting.
    3. Good: The members who are returning are typically more committed.
    4. Bad: Fewer members are returning.
    5. Good: Digital streaming services have reached a new mission field.
    6. Bad: Many revitalizing churches are eliminating or minimizing digital streaming services as they return to in-person services.

    Resources:

    • The North American Mission Board
    • Send Network

    Episode Sponsor

    NAMB Banner

    Revitalize & Replant is sponsored by the North American Mission Board and ChurchReplanters.com. More than 10% of churches in North America are at risk of closing and the North American Mission Board is committed to reversing this trend by decreasing the death rate of existing churches while simultaneously increasing the birth rate of new churches. To learn more about what it means to become a replanting pastor or to explore resources for replanting and revitalization in your own church, visit ChurchReplanters.com.

    The post Six Things (Both Good and Bad) the Pandemic Has Done to Replanting and Revitalizing Churches appeared first on Church Answers.

    Why Your Pastor Just Quit Mar 04, 2021
    Show notes

    Lay leaders often contact us in a bit of a shock when their pastor just quit, especially if it’s sudden with no apparent moral failure. Mark and Thom look at five common reasons pastors are quitting today.

    1. They are just worn out.
    2. They took the “wrong” side of a political issue.
    3. They ran into a controlling bully of whom few members are aware.
    4. They did not have people praying for them daily.
    5. They felt pressure from family members.

    Resources:

    “Overcoming Decision Fatigue” by Jess Rainer

    Episode Sponsors

    NAMB Banner

    Revitalize & Replant is sponsored by the North American Mission Board and ChurchReplanters.com. More than 10% of churches in North America are at risk of closing and the North American Mission Board is committed to reversing this trend by decreasing the death rate of existing churches while simultaneously increasing the birth rate of new churches. To learn more about what it means to become a replanting pastor or to explore resources for replanting and revitalization in your own church, visit ChurchReplanters.com.

    The post Why Your Pastor Just Quit appeared first on Church Answers.

    Five Ways Disunity Is Destroying Revitalization and Replanting (And How to Overcome It) Feb 25, 2021
    Show notes

    Thom and Kevin look at the fragile nature of churches in revitalization, and how disrupted unity can totally destroy revitalization momentum. Even better, though, they offer some concrete solutions to overcome disunity.

    • Revitalizing churches are already fragile.
    • Resources of time, energy, and emotions are diverted from the Great Commission.
    • Most church battles are over minor issues.
    • Engaging in disunity is contrary to God’s word.
    • Disunity pushes away guests

    Suggestions to overcome it:

    • Focus on unity.
    • Take a social media fast.
    • Don’t engage in political battles.
    • Pour your energy into the Great Commission.

    Resources

    • Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
    • Learn more about getting involved with the Great Commission at The North American Mission Board at https://www.namb.net/

    Episode Sponsors

    NAMB Banner

    Revitalize & Replant is sponsored by the North American Mission Board and ChurchReplanters.com. More than 10% of churches in North America are at risk of closing and the North American Mission Board is committed to reversing this trend by decreasing the death rate of existing churches while simultaneously increasing the birth rate of new churches. To learn more about what it means to become a replanting pastor or to explore resources for replanting and revitalization in your own church, visit ChurchReplanters.com.

    The post Five Ways Disunity Is Destroying Revitalization and Replanting (And How to Overcome It) appeared first on Church Answers.

    Four Ways to Address Preaching Burnout in a Replant or Revitalization Feb 17, 2021
    Show notes

    On today’s episode of Revitalize & Replant Mark Clifton talks about four ways to address preaching burnout in a replant or revitalization.

    1. Remember that the apparent lack of responses of the members may not be indicative of the work God is doing through your preaching.
    2. Share the preaching load with others.
    3. Seek prayer intercessors for your preaching.
    4. Take a break from the church.

    Episode Sponsors

    NAMB Banner

    Revitalize & Replant is sponsored by the North American Mission Board and ChurchReplanters.com. More than 10% of churches in North America are at risk of closing and the North American Mission Board is committed to reversing this trend by decreasing the death rate of existing churches while simultaneously increasing the birth rate of new churches. To learn more about what it means to become a replanting pastor or to explore resources for replanting and revitalization in your own church, visit ChurchReplanters.com.

    The post Four Ways to Address Preaching Burnout in a Replant or Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.

    Five Most Common Times of Conflict in a Church Revitalization Feb 11, 2021
    Show notes

    On today’s episode of Revitalize & Replant Thom Rainer and Kevin Ezell talk about the five most common times of conflict in church revitalization.

    • When you change the music
    • When you change the name of the church
    • When the newberries are the same number as the oldberries
    • When an iconic part of the facilities is changed or eliminated
    • When you go against the power group

    Resources:

    Evensong by The Gettys

    Who Moved My Pulpit: Leading Change in the Church by Thom S. Rainer

    Episode Sponsors

    NAMB Banner

    Revitalize & Replant is sponsored by the North American Mission Board and ChurchReplanters.com. More than 10% of churches in North America are at risk of closing and the North American Mission Board is committed to reversing this trend by decreasing the death rate of existing churches while simultaneously increasing the birth rate of new churches. To learn more about what it means to become a replanting pastor or to explore resources for replanting and revitalization in your own church, visit ChurchReplanters.com.

    The post Five Most Common Times of Conflict in a Church Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.

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