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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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    Six Ways Comparisons Hurt Church Revitalization Jan 02, 2020
    Show notes

    Comparison is an easy trap to fall into. It is tempting to look at a “more successful” church and wish we had a different situation. But as Thom and Mark peel back the onion we discover six ways comparison hurts church revitalization.

    Highlights:

    1. Comparison creates dissatisfaction among members with the pastors and staff
    2. Pastors and church staff can have the “green grass” syndrome when they compare their churches and its members with some other church.
    3. Comparisons create unhealthy expectations.
    4. When we compare, we become consumer-members instead of serving members.
    5. Comparing creates a culture of criticism.
    6. When we compare, we don’t take time to “look in the mirror.”
      • 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.

        Submit Your Question:

        Do you have a question about church revitalization or replanting for us to use on the podcast? Visit the podcast page to submit your question. If we use it on the show, you’ll get a copy of Autopsy of a Deceased Church and Reclaiming Glory.

    The post Six Ways Comparisons Hurt Church Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.

    Why the Intersection of the Multi-site Movement and the Replanting Movement Is So Powerful Dec 26, 2019
    Show notes

    Dr. Kevin Ezell shares stories from the beginnings of the multi-site and replanting movement. Thom and Kevin discuss the strengths of these two movements coming together for Kingdom expansion.

    Highlights:

    • A church stays alive through the principle of multiplication.
    • Proven leadership is provided to more than one site.
    • Kingdom facilities remain kingdom facilities.
    • Communities and neighborhoods regain a gospel presence.
    • A formerly dying church can soon become a replanting church itself.
    • More ministry and leadership opportunities emerge for staff and laity.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

        • Revitalize Bundle
        • End of Year Sale

    The post Why the Intersection of the Multi-site Movement and the Replanting Movement Is So Powerful appeared first on Church Answers.

    When Is a Church Too Far Gone? Dec 19, 2019
    Show notes

    Today, Thom and Mark answer questions from podcast listeners specifically dealing with churches struggling to make needed changes. The real question is, “Is my church too far gone?”

    From Ed:

    I have been filling in for a month at a church that has dwindled to 25 active members and they are asking me to stay on as pastor. My early impression is that this church may be too far gone. We are facing some financial strain soon due to deferred maintenance on our building. It feels like I’m just here to help them die with dignity. What are some signs that I have arrived too late?

    From Ken:

    In my church when I say “we are trying something new,” it’s often heard as “you were doing things all wrong.” How can I better communicate the need for doing new things in the church without the potential uproar or people getting their feelings hurt?

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

        • Cool Solutions
      • 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.

        Submit Your Question:

        Do you have a question about church revitalization or replanting for us to use on the podcast? Visit the podcast page to submit your question. If we use it on the show, you’ll get a copy of Autopsy of a Deceased Church and Reclaiming Glory.

    The post When Is a Church Too Far Gone? appeared first on Church Answers.

    Six Indicators a Revitalization Must Become a Replant Dec 12, 2019
    Show notes

    Today’s episode focuses on the characteristics and hangups of churches in need of revitalization and replanting. Kevin and Thom discuss their experiences and observations from churches across North America. Pastors should learn to recognize the signs and influence change.

    The Six Indicators a Revitalization Must Become a Replant:

    1. When the trajectory is obviously moving toward zero
    2. When deferred maintenance becomes a crisis
    3. When the church can’t find a pastor
    4. When no one is leading
    5. When the church looks nothing like the community
    6. When silver bullets are seen as the only solution

    Other highlights:

    • When a church is in a steady decline it has become a church that needs revitalization.
    • If your first thought is a takeover, then you are not ready to lead a revitalization.
    • When attendance goes below 100 the rate of a church in decline accelerates.
    • Churches have got to read the numbers on the wall and make changes before they die.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

        • Autospy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive
        • Revitalize and Replant Episode #115
        • A Case Study of an Established Church Adoptiong a Struggling Church
        • Cool Solutions
      • 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.

        Submit Your Question:

        Do you have a question about church revitalization or replanting for us to use on the podcast? Visit the podcast page to submit your question. If we use it on the show, you’ll get a copy of Autopsy of a Deceased Church and Reclaiming Glory.

    The post Six Indicators a Revitalization Must Become a Replant appeared first on Church Answers.

    Six Reasons Some Pastors Don’t Desire to Go to a Church Needing Revitalization Dec 05, 2019
    Show notes

    Even with the increased desire of church revitalization from leaders of all generations, Thom and Mark discuss six reasons why some pastors don’t desire to go to a church needing revitalization.

    The 6 reasons some pastors don’t desire to go to a church needing revitalization:

    1. We don’t celebrate the victories of revitalized churches and their pastors.
    2. Church culture is increasingly negative, and many churches needing revitalization have followed this trend.
    3. Some pastors have the “grass is greener” syndrome and move on too quickly.
    4. We have failed to equip many pastors in leadership and relational skills.
    5. There is often a chasm between the expectations of pastors and the expectations of congregations.
    6. The Internet age makes information about “better” jobs readily available.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

      • Biblical Church Revitalization: Solutions for Dying & Divided Churches (Practical Shepherding)
      • 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.

        Submit Your Question:

        Do you have a question about church revitalization or replanting for us to use on the podcast? Visit the podcast page to submit your question. If we use it on the show, you’ll get a copy of Autopsy of a Deceased Church and Reclaiming Glory.

    The post Six Reasons Some Pastors Don’t Desire to Go to a Church Needing Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.

    Seven Important Scorecards in Revitalization Nov 28, 2019
    Show notes

    Measurements are important. Numbers tell us where we have been and where we might be headed. Thom and Kevin take this episode to discuss 7 important metrics that should be included on a church revitalization scorecard.

    The 7 church revitalization scorecard metrics:

    • New Christians
    • Total giving more than weekly per capita giving
    • First-time guests
    • Second-time guests
    • Community ministry involvement
    • Worship attendance
    • Prayer involvement

    Other highlights:

    – What is celebrated gets replicated.
    – Sometimes we de-emphasize the measures which aren’t going well.
    – Churches must face the brutal facts in order to know where they are going.
    – We need to measure what really matters in the church.
    – Numbers are our friends. Numbers can indicate our current status, where we have been, and where we might go.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

      • Revitalize Bundle
      • Stand and Greet People
      • 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.

        Submit Your Question:

        Do you have a question about church revitalization or replanting for us to use on the podcast? Visit the podcast page to submit your question. If we use it on the show, you’ll get a copy of Autopsy of a Deceased Church and Reclaiming Glory.

    The post Seven Important Scorecards in Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.

    Why a Revitalizing Church Should Consider a Partnership with a Healthier Church Nov 21, 2019
    Show notes

    Many churches know they have a problem and are serious about solving the issues through revitalization.Thom and Mark discuss the many positives behind a revitalizing church partnering with a healthier church.

    Highlights:

    • Leaders can learn much from a healthier church.
    • Churches can share resources.
    • The pastor of the revitalizing church needs a listening ear.
    • Church members of the revitalizing church can see different models and approaches to ministry.
    • It can help the revitalizing church face reality.
    • Cooperation is biblical. Competition is not.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

      • Church Answers
      • 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.

        Submit Your Question:

        Do you have a question about church revitalization or replanting for us to use on the podcast? Visit the podcast page to submit your question. If we use it on the show, you’ll get a copy of Autopsy of a Deceased Church and Reclaiming Glory.

    The post Why a Revitalizing Church Should Consider a Partnership with a Healthier Church appeared first on Church Answers.

    Why Church Replanting Is Becoming a Movement Nov 14, 2019
    Show notes

    In today’s episode, Thom and Kevin discuss the growing church revitalization movement. Churches all over the country are finding ways to rescue gospel influence in their communities through church revitalization and replanting. Listen in on this fascinating conversation about what God is doing through this growing movement.

    Highlights:

    • Revitalization has become a powerful solution to dying churches.
    • Church replanting re-energizes the community.
    • The revitalization movement has been embraced by major organizations like NAMB.
    • Replanting and revitalization practice the principle of biblical stewardship.
    • More young pastors are being called to replant.
    • More healthy churches see themselves as church replanting churches.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast

      • Church Answers
      • A case study of an established church adopting a struggling church.– RAINER ON LEADERSHIP #576
      • 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.

        Submit Your Question:

        Do you have a question about church revitalization or replanting for us to use on the podcast? Visit the podcast page to submit your question. If we use it on the show, you’ll get a copy of Autopsy of a Deceased Church and Reclaiming Glory.

    The post Why Church Replanting Is Becoming a Movement appeared first on Church Answers.

    Six Encouraging Statements for Church Revitalization Leaders Nov 07, 2019
    Show notes

    Church Revitalization is hard. Pastors often feel like they are drowning. Thom and Mark take some time to encourage leaders in the thick of church revitalization.

    1. You are not alone.
    2. You are not to blame.
    3. It will take a while, but you will make it.
    4. Most criticisms are not meant to hurt you personally.
    5. You are doing a great work for God.
    6. Simple victories must be celebrated.

    Other highlights:

    • Church revitalization and replanting are spiritual warfare.
    • Pastors in Church Revitalization and Replanting feel alone and the adversary wants you to feel alone.
    • Satan has no offense to penetrate the armor of God.
    • You are not alone because God is with you. You are not alone because God’s people are with you.
    • You are not responsible for the mess you walked into.
    • Pastors! Preach, pray, and stay where God has called you.
    • If you are being obedient to Christ none of your time is wasted.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast

      • Join Church Answers
      • Revitalize Network
      • 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.

        Submit Your Question:

        Do you have a question about church revitalization or replanting for us to use on the podcast? Visit the podcast page to submit your question. If we use it on the show, you’ll get a copy of Autopsy of a Deceased Church and Reclaiming Glory.

    The post Six Encouraging Statements for Church Revitalization Leaders appeared first on Church Answers.

    How to Stay Focused on Revitalizing a Church When the Critics Are Killing You Oct 31, 2019
    Show notes

    Every leader faces criticism. In this episode Kevin and Thom talk about facing criticism and ways leaders can respond to criticism. Leaders will never be able to avoid criticism but they can overcome criticism.

    Highlights:

    • Recognize the commonality of criticism
    • “Hurting people hurt people”
    • Love unconditionally
    • Spend time with positive people
    • Find members who will have your back
    • On some occasions, your critic is right
    • 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.

      Submit Your Question:

      Do you have a question about church revitalization or replanting for us to use on the podcast? Visit the podcast page to submit your question. If we use it on the show, you’ll get a copy of Autopsy of a Deceased Church and Reclaiming Glory.

    The post How to Stay Focused on Revitalizing a Church When the Critics Are Killing You appeared first on Church Answers.

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