The Church Answers Podcast

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We often hear from church leaders who desire to know exactly what success looks like in a church revitalization. The word "success" is loaded and tends to evoke a lot of emotions. In this three-part series, Mark and Thom provide clarity and guidance about this term. In the third episode, they look at revitalization successes that cannot be precisely defined.

People growing as disciples.

Great community involvement and impact.

The impact of members who were sent.

The return of joy to the church.

 

Resources:

Link to Part 1 - “Four Myths of Church Revitalization Success”

Link to Part 2 - “Why Numerical Growth Is Not Always the Best Indicator of Success”

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Episode Sponsor:

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.

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We often hear from church leaders who desire to know exactly what success looks like in a church revitalization. The word "success" is loaded and tends to evoke a lot of emotions. In this three-part series, Mark and Thom provide clarity and guidance about this term. In the second episode, they look at why numerical growth is not always a measure of church revitalization success.

At some points, slowing the decline rate is a success.

Most revitalization efforts will result in some members leaving.

The past is not always the measure for the present.

The size of the building is not the point.

Numbers simply cannot measure everything.

 

Resources:

Listen to Part 1: Four Myths of Church Revitalization Success

“Seven Traits of the Successful Pastor of 2027”

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NAMB Replant Summit 2022

North American Mission Board Church Replanters

Collaborate with ministry leaders around the world! Join us at Church Answers Gold!

 

Episode Sponsor:

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.

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We often hear from church leaders who desire to know exactly what success looks like in a church revitalization. The word "success" is loaded and tends to evoke a lot of emotions. In this three-part series, Mark and Thom provide clarity and guidance about this term. In the first episode, they look at myths of church revitalization success.

1. It's all about numerical growth.

2. Success is evident when conflict stops.

3. Success means that is easy to pay the bills.

4. The pastor will know when the revitalization is a success

Resources:

NAMB Replant Summit 2022

North American Mission Board Church Replanters

Introducing Ministry Training and Certification That is Affordable, Accessible, and Attainable. Pre-enrollment is now open at Church Answers University!

 

Episode Sponsor:

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.

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In this three-part series, Kevin and Thom look at the new research from Church Answers detailing how churches are growing since the pandemic. In this third part, they provide an overview of five of the key actions churches are taking to grow in a post-COVID world.

1. Leading key church members to face reality

2. Developing a rhythm of conversion outreach

3. Moving to more horizontal growth

4. Dealing with remaining toxins

5. Developing a sustainable plan for the long-term (focusing more on the lag action than the lead action)

 

Resources:

Listen to, "How Churches Are Growing in a Post-COVID World - Part 1: The Churches That Are Not Growing"

Listen to, "How Churches Are Growing in a Post-COVID World - Part 2: The Attitudinal Shift in Growing Churches in a Post-COVID World"

Autopsy of a Deceased Church by Thom S. Rainer

Brown Church Development Group

NAMB Replant Summit 2022

North American Mission Board Church Replanters

Church Answers

 

Episode Sponsor:

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.

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In this three-part series, Kevin and Thom look at new research from Church Answers detailing how churches are growing since the pandemic. In this second part, they provide insights into the attitudes of leaders among the growing churches.

1. The acceptance of reality

2. The focus on conversion growth

3. A renewed focus on the community

4. Walking away from negativity when possible

5. A determination to move to five key actions

 

Resources:

Listen to, "How Churches Are Growing in a Post-COVID World - Part 1: The Churches That Are Not Growing"

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Life on Mission app for iPhone

NAMB Replant Summit 2022

Know Your Community

Know Your Church

North American Mission Board Church Replanters

Church Answers

 

Episode Sponsor:

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.

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In this three-part series, Kevin and Thom look at new research from Church Answers detailing how churches are growing since the pandemic. In this first part, they provide an overview of the research and the primary characteristics of the "other" churches -- churches that are declining.

1. The nature of the research.

2. A review of issues of acceleration and exacerbation.

3. The pre-COVID world is not coming back.

4. A case study of a church that is declining post-COVID

5. The case for hope for churches not growing

 

Resources:

NAMB Replant Summit 2022

Know Your Community

Know Your Church

North American Mission Board Church Replanters

Church Answers

 

Episode Sponsor:

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.

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In this three-part series, Mark and Thom look at nine of the greatest fears of those leading church revitalization. These issues apply to those already leading revitalization and those considering revitalization. They will do a deep dive on three issues in this special series.

Overcoming the Fears of Impatience, Finance, and Burnout

1. Overcoming the fear of impatience

2. Overcoming the fear of finance

3. Overcoming the fear of burnout

 

Resources:

* Listen to Part 1 - “Overcoming the Fears of Failure, Comparisons, and Loneliness” 

Link to Part 2 - “Overcoming the Fears of Inadequacy, Conflict, and Misalignment”

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NAMB Replant Summit 2022

North American Mission Board Church Replanters

Church Answers

4 Steps to Revitalization - Enter code 4StepsRR to get this resource for $131 (60% off!) through May 7, 2022.

Collaborate with ministry leaders around the world! Join us at Church Answers Gold!

 

Episode Sponsor:

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.

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In this three-part series, Mark and Thom look at nine of the greatest fears of those leading church revitalization. These issues apply to those already leading revitalization and those considering revitalization. They will do a deep dive on three issues in this special series.

Overcoming the Fears of Inadequacy, Conflict, and Misalignment

1. Overcoming the fear of inadequacy

2. Overcoming the fear of conflict

3. Overcoming the fear of misalignment

 

Resources:

Listen to Part 1 - “Overcoming the Fears of Failure, Comparisons, and Loneliness” 

NAMB Replant Summit 2022

 International Harvester hat

“International Harvester” by Chosen Road

“Revitalize: Biblical Keys to Helping Your Church Come Alive Again” by Andy Davis

“Biblical Church Revitalization” by Brian Croft

North American Mission Board Church Replanters

Church Answers

4 Steps to Revitalization - Enter code 4StepsRR to get this resource for $131 (60% off!) through May 7, 2022.

* Collaborate with ministry leaders around the world! Join us at Church Answers Gold!

 

Episode Sponsor:

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.

https://youtu.be/4IZUQoMiM-0

In this three-part series, Mark and Thom look at nine of the greatest fears of those leading church revitalization. These issues apply to those already leading revitalization and those considering revitalization. They will do a deep dive on three issues in each of the next three episodes.

Overcoming the Fears of Failure, Comparisons, and Loneliness

1. Overcoming the fear of failure

2. Overcoming the fear of comparisons

3. Overcoming the fear of loneliness

 

Resources:

International Harvester hat

NAMB Replant Summit 2022 

North American Mission Board Church Replanters

Church Answers

4 Steps to Revitalization - Enter code 4StepsRR to get this resource for $131 (60% off!) through May 7, 2022.

Collaborate with ministry leaders around the world! Join us at Church Answers Gold!

 

Episode Sponsor:

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.

One of the most common questions we get in church revitalization is: "How can we get extra funding to help our church? In this three-part series, Kevin and Thom look at three ways to get extra income that are not often utilized by churches. In part 3, they examine the idea of the church having a massive garage sale.

1. Usually one and done (but it doesn't have to be).

2. Plan and promote extensively.

3. Get as many members involved as possible.

4. Get the community involved.

5. Have a physical garage sale and a digital yard sale.

6. Have a clear and focused purpose.

 

Resources:

North American Mission Board Church Replanters

Church Answers

4 Steps to Revitalization - Enter code 4StepsRR to get this resource for $131 (60% off!) through May 7, 2022

Collaborate with ministry leaders around the world! Join us at Church Answers Gold!

 

Episode Sponsor:

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.