March 19, 2025

23 of the Most Common Questions Asked about Church Revitalization, Part 4

28 minutes

In Part 4, Thom and Jess look at some of the most common issues and questions you have about church revitalization. Your questions have directed us in our research and writings, and they will continue to do so. Though there were several hundred questions you submitted, we selected 23 most common questions about revitalizing churches. See the previous episodes to get the complete series.

Where do I begin if my church needs revitalization?

Is there any hope for my church?

What are the most common obstacles to revitalization?

How long does it take for a church to begin to turn around?

How do you help move a congregation to be more open to change?

How do church facilities hurt or help church revitalization?

How do you raise the level of commitment of church members?

How do you increase the level of funding in the church?

What do you do when conflict arises?

What are the most common criticisms I can expect?

How do you deal with staff as you seek to lead a church to turn around?

If I’ve been at my church a while, is it possible to become a leader toward revitalization?

What are some good case studies in revitalization?

How do you get multiple generations to work together to turn around a church?

How do you start a good welcome or greeter’s ministry?

How do you deal with power groups in the church?

My church is stuck, but I don’t know why it is. What can I do?

Why should I even bother staying at this church?

What are some unique challenges for the smaller church?

How do I find the time to prepare sermons and lead in revitalization?

How do I start a new members’ class?

What does effective evangelism look like in a healthy church?

How do I start an effective process of discipleship in the church?

Resources:

Chaney & Associates

The Church Advisory Podcast

Upward Sports

23 of the Most Common Questions Asked about Church Revitalization, Part 1

23 of the Most Common Questions Asked about Church Revitalization, Part 2

23 of the Most Common Questions Asked about Church Revitalization, Part 3

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The Hope Initiative

“I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

The Complete Membership Class Toolkit

“Simple Church: Returning to God’s Process for Making Disciples” by Thom S. Rainer and Eric Geiger (affiliate link)

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