Rural Revitalization Network

With Pastor Rob Beckett & Dr. Desmond Barrett

1. Status quo opposes "more".

2. Status quo is highly contagious.

3. Status quo discourages risk.

4. Status quo encourages complacency.

5. Status quo leaves people unprepared for disruptions.

6. Status quo leaders leave their people unprepared for what will eventually happen. 

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With Pastor Rob Beckett & Dr. Desmond Barrett

1. Progress, but not the unknown that comes with it.

2. Security and stability, but not  stagnation.

3. Love, but not the risk of rejection from others.

4. Adventure, but not the unpredictability of charting a new course.

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With Pastor Rob Beckett & Dr. Desmond Barrett

1. Everyone goes into the desert, but it is our choice how long we stay there.

2. Egypt looked good looking back, but death and slavery was waiting.

3. Lack of action is not an option - the world is changing.

4. What lies ahead is better than what is behind.

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With Pastor Rob Beckett & Dr. Desmond Barrett

1. We want to grow a congregation before we start growing congregants.

2. We want followers before we learn to lead.

3. We want disciples without discipling.

4. We want community influence before we make a community investment.

5. We want Holy Spirit power without sacrificial commitment.

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With Pastor Rob Beckett & Dr. Desmond Barrett

1. See the past as foundational for today.

2. Let go of past mistakes, and failures.

3. Rethink a new way forward.

4. Develop unity by bridging the past and present to the future.

5. Be willing to be bold and flexible depending on the issue. 

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With Pastor Rob Beckett & Dr. Desmond Barrett

1. Tell the Story, Share your Story, Live the Story.

2. Tell your story.

3. Tell a story of a life change.

4. Tell the success and failure stories but do it with passion by bringing God glory.

5. Listen to other people's stories and help them see the 'good' and not the 'bad'.

6. Celebrate the story.

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With Pastor Rob Beckett & Dr. Desmond Barrett

1. What is the purpose (vision) of the revitalization effort in the church?

2. Who does the Church want to connect with? (Community or Self?)

3. Whose voice is being heard in casting the vision?

4. What needs to be changed to adapt to the new vision?

5. How do you know the vision is being followed? What's the measurement?

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With Pastor Rob Beckett & Dr. Desmond Barrett

1. Revitalization is not easy, or everyone would be doing it.

2. Revitalization is tough on the family, especially children.

3. Revitalization is a major cause of burn out for the pastor.

4. Revitalization is about breaking barriers and shining God's light.

5. Revitalization is about connecting outside the church to find balance.

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With Pastor Rob Beckett & Dr. Desmond Barrett

1. Do facilities matter? Simple answer is yes.

2. A facility review should be undertaken to help direct focus.

3. Guest Worshipers to provide feedback to the leadership team.

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With Pastor Rob Beckett & Dr. Desmond Barrett

1. Be prayed up.

2. Be prepared for push back.

3. Be proactive in developing relationships.

4. Be positioned for success.

5. Be predetermined to stick with God's plan. 

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