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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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    Latest Episodes:
    How to Encourage Other Revitalization Pastors without Bragging Oct 24, 2019
    Show notes

    Today Thom and Mark answer a second round of listener-submitted questions. Answers include advice on staying humble, encouraging others, adjusting expectations, and the importance of corporate worship. This episode is helpful for any pastor trying to make Kingdom impact.

    From Johnathan:
    I pastor a church that is in the revitalization process. We are growing and seeing God work amongst the ministries of the church in mighty ways. Once a month I meet for breakfast with a small group of local pastors who are not all experiencing the same results as us. As a matter of fact, some of them seem downright depressed at times. It is my desire to see these other churches do well as well. My question is, how do I encourage these pastors without seeming as though I am bragging or being boisterous?

    From Joe:
    I’m two years into replanting a church. What do you do when members of your congregation no longer want to come to Church gatherings on Sundays.

    Highlights:

    – People don’t always want to know your story they just want to know you are there.
    – Success isn’t measured by the masses but one changed life at a time.
    – Ministry presence and a listening ear are the two greatest things you can offer people.
    – God’s work and activity are not just numerical.
    – It isn’t about a number but it is about being consistent to gather in corporate worship.
    – In a culture that increasingly holds a secular world view, we need to be persistent about gathering together for corporate worship.
    – If you have people involved on the front end then coming to worship will be very natural.

    • 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 Encourage Other Revitalization Pastors without Bragging appeared first on Church Answers.

    Welcoming Kevin Ezell to Revitalize and Replant Oct 17, 2019
    Show notes

    Thom welcomes Kevin Ezell, President of the North American Mission Board (NAMB), as a new co-host on the Revitalize and Replant Podcast. In today’s episode, Kevin talks about his journey to NAMB and his passion to help the local church.

    A few facts about Kevin:

      • He grew up and accepted Christ in western Kentucky.
      • He is the father of 6 kids from 4 countries.
      • He pastored churches in Texas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
      • He has served as president of NAMB for 9 years.
      • NAMB helps to revitalize and replant churches across North America.
      • NAMB helps in disaster relief.
      • NAMB focuses on 36 Send Cities for church planting.
      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 Welcoming Kevin Ezell to Revitalize and Replant appeared first on Church Answers.

    Q & A with Thom and Mark Oct 10, 2019
    Show notes

    Thom and Mark take time to listen to the listeners. This is the first of a two part series where the listeners provide the content for the podcast. In today’s episode Thom and Mark answer questions about retirement and volunteer placement.

    Episode highlights include:

      • Churches should make certain they are providing resources for pastors and their retirement.
      • Every pastor will be responsible for how they shepherd their congregations.
      • Do everything you can to help faithful workers find a new place of ministry.
      • Sometimes the best way to help people with good intentions is to tell them they are doing a bad job.

    From Stan:
    I have appreciated your podcasts on Revitalization. On the topic of transitioning pastoral staff, I have men who are getting older (without a retirement), but the church needs some younger men. I have some who could, but I can’t bring these other guys on in parallel to the older guys. This is very difficult. I guess it would be helpful to hear other experienced pastors speak to this. Maybe there’s something I’m not thinking of.

    From James:
    I am a pastor of a church in the UK of around 50 people currently going through a revitalization. New location. Back into the community where we were birthed. My question is how do you help others improve and develop their gifting without giving them the feeling you are telling them they are doing a bad job? Many thanks. Thank you so much for your wisdom and willingness to share so much. As a young and very much learning on the job pastor you have been such a blessing to me.

    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 Q & A with Thom and Mark appeared first on Church Answers.

    Anatomy of a Revived Church Seven Findings of How Congregations Avoided Death Oct 03, 2019
    Show notes

    In today’s episode Dr. Rainer unpacks his most recent research project that studied the revived church. The qualitative research reveals 7 characteristics of churches that have moved from dying to revived.

    Episode highlights include:

    • We have a tendency to blame others of the plight we find ourselves.
    • Churches that are revived expanded their score card to include faith conversions.
    • Revived churches got serious about prayer and prayed for other churches in their community.
    • There are toxins in churches, and when left in the church toxins will be fatal over time.
    • A toxic person is not a critic but has a repeated pattern of being divisive.

    The 7 characteristics are…

    1. Accepting Responsibility
    2. Overcoming the Traps of Traditions
    3. Expanding the Scorecard
    4. Committing to Powerful Prayer
    5. Dealing with Toxins
    6. Seeking Silver Bullets No More
    7. Creating Meaningful Membership

    Resources

    • Autopsy of a Deceased Church
    • High Expectations
    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 Anatomy of a Revived Church Seven Findings of How Congregations Avoided Death appeared first on Church Answers.

    Why Some Churches Wait Too Long to Replant Sep 26, 2019
    Show notes

    Admitting and starting to replant or revitalize can be hard for churches. Today we cover seven reasons many churches fail to take the needed action.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Money in the bank can be a huge hindrance to revitalization.
    • As long as churches can pay their bills, they are often hesitant to ask for help.
    • When you rely too much on the personality of the pastor, you won’t rely enough on the Holy Spirit.
    • “If only we had…” is an excuse and a deflection churches use when they refuse to address problems.

    The seven reasons we discuss are:

    1. “There is money in the bank.”
    2. “The magic bullet pastor is out there somewhere.”
    3. “Our methods are sound.”
    4. “We are not the problem.”
    5. “We can get it done tomorrow.”
    6. “We still have visitors.”
    7. “We know another church like us that turned around.”

    Resources mentioned in this episode include:

    • RevitalizeBundle.com
    • ChurchAnswers.com
    • ChurchReplanters.com
    • Replanter Assessment
    • Find more resources at the Revitalize & Replant page at ThomRainer.com
    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 Some Churches Wait Too Long to Replant appeared first on Church Answers.

    Six Reasons Why Focusing on Becoming a Welcoming Church Is Key to Revitalization Sep 19, 2019
    Show notes

    Having a welcoming team doesn’t take a lot of resources—it basically requires people. It doesn’t cost your church much at all, but the benefits are endless. Today, we share how you can make that happen and why you need to.

    Episode Highlights:

    • For a church to get out of a decline, they must push outwardly through evangelism and outreach.
    • A focus on welcoming guests sends a clear message: our church wants to be intentional about reaching others with the Gospel.
    • Churches should have more hope than any other group or organization.
    • Your welcoming team should exude excitement.

    The six reasons we discuss are:

    1. It creates an outward focus.
    2. It provides hope.
    3. It sends a clear message to guests.
    4. It can be done by any church.
    5. It is a wise use of resources.
    6. It takes the focus off divisive issues.

    Resources mentioned in this episode include:

    • Becoming a Welcoming Church
    • Free church guest resources
    • Revitalizer Profile
    • ChurchAnswers.com
    • Find more resources at the Revitalize & Replant page at ThomRainer.com
    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 Why Focusing on Becoming a Welcoming Church Is Key to Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.

    Understanding the Pain and Hurt Felt By Members of Dying Churches Sep 12, 2019
    Show notes

    Dying churches are filled with members who are experiencing loss—loss of friends, loss of ministry, loss of relevance. Today, we discuss several of these pain points found in dying churches.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Church members often like the way a church used to be more than the way the church is currently.
    • Nostalgia is a cul-de-sac. It leads nowhere.
    • When members leave a dying church, those who remain often feel betrayed by those who leave.
    • The change people in their 70s and 80s have endured in their lifetime has left many wanting the church to be a place that never changes.

    The eight pain points we discuss are:

    1. Anticipatory grief
    2. Church is connected to major life events
    3. Friendship patterns are being disrupted
    4. Some of feelings of betrayal
    5. The pain of denial
    6. Loss of stability
    7. Great confusion and pain related to cultural change
    8. Often the members respond with anger and resistance to those who try to help.

    Resources mentioned in this episode include:

    • RevitalizeBundle.com
    • ChurchAnswers.com
    • ChurchReplanters.com
    • Replanter Assessment
    • Find more resources at the Revitalize & Replant page at ThomRainer.com
    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 Understanding the Pain and Hurt Felt By Members of Dying Churches appeared first on Church Answers.

    Six Principles of Patience in Church Revitalization Sep 05, 2019
    Show notes

    Patience is required in church revitalization because when you’re dealing with long-term members, change doesn’t happen overnight and neither does growth. Today, we discuss six principles of patience needed in revitalization.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Successful revitalizations often require pastors to preach, pray, love, and stay.
    • Some of the victories in church revitalization are incremental and need to be celebrated.
    • Long term church staff members sometimes struggle with an entitlement mentality.
    • If you don’t have support of leadership, moving out a long-time staff member can be difficult and costly.

    The six principles we discuss are:

    1. Trust of pastors typically takes around five years.
    2. Moving from defeatism to victories is incremental.
    3. Leadership must wait on some of the healthy members to move forward.
    4. Leadership must wait on some of the less healthy members to move out.
    5. It can take a few years to deal with toxic members.
    6. It takes years to learn true celebration.

    Resources mentioned in this episode include:

    • Revitalizer Profile
    • ChurchAnswers.com
    • Find more resources at the Revitalize & Replant page at ThomRainer.com
    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 Principles of Patience in Church Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.

    Five of the Most Common Metrics to Watch in Revitalization or Replant Aug 29, 2019
    Show notes

    In a revitalization or replant, there are more important and more specific metrics to measure and watch than in growing churches or church plants. Today, we look at five.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Three-year trend lines are important to watch in revitalization situations because of the time it takes for things to turn around.
    • If only a handful of people give a large share of a church’s budget, it can be problematic if one of them leaves the church.
    • Churches should follow up with first-time guests in a systematic and immediate way.
    • Church budgets—like the people and leadership—need to be outwardly focused.

    The five metrics we discuss are:

    1. Consecutive years of worship attendance decline.
    2. The percentage of members giving 80% of the budget.
    3. Conversions relative to attendance.
    4. Average first and second-time guests per week.
    5. Percentage of budget inwardly focused.

    Resources mentioned in this episode include:

    • Church Guests Video Module
    • Envelope3.com
    • RevitalizeBundle.com
    • ChurchAnswers.com
    • ChurchReplanters.com
    • Replanter Assessment
    • Find more resources at the Revitalize & Replant page at ThomRainer.com
    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 Five of the Most Common Metrics to Watch in Revitalization or Replant appeared first on Church Answers.

    Seven Reasons a Guiding Coalition Is Vital in Church Revitalization Aug 22, 2019
    Show notes

    Many times when we talk about church revitalization, we talk about change. And when you change things, you will need a guiding coalition to help implement and support the change.

    Episode Highlights:

    • Influence grows exponentially when you enlist supporters to help carry out a vision.
    • It’s imperative for pastors to do a lot of listening when they are leading a church toward change.
    • The history of a church can often help define the present and project the future.
    • Roadblocks are most easily and most often overcome through relationships.

    The seven reasons we discuss are:

    1. The coalition has webs of relationships.
    2. The coalition has built trust the pastor may not have.
    3. The coalition is critical to understand the history of the church.
    4. The coalition can handle roadblocks.
    5. The coalition can be a source of encouragement.
    6. The coalition should be a source of accountability.
    7. The coalition can provide the wisdom of crowds.

    Resources mentioned in this episode include:

    • Who Moved My Pulpit?
    • Revitalizer Profile
    • ChurchAnswers.com
    • Find more resources at the Revitalize & Replant page at ThomRainer.com
    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 Reasons a Guiding Coalition Is Vital in Church Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers.

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