Revitalization
The Wesleyan Church Revitalization Resource Page is designed to support pastors and church leaders focused on revitalizing their congregations. It includes insights from experienced leaders and a curated list of resources like podcasts, books, articles, and tools aimed at aiding those facing the challenges of church revitalization. The initiative emphasizes the importance of support, patience, and encouragement in the revitalization process, assuring leaders that they are not alone in their journey.
Feel free to reach out to Rev. Megan Harris our Church Revitalization Discipleship Catalyst at revitalization@wesleyan.org
Revitalization Resources
Church Assessments
Cohorts & Coaching
- Exponential Revitalization Resource Kit
- Starting in September! Discipleship Catalyst Revitalization. CLICK HERE to sign up.
Digital Media
Podcasts, Videos & Website Resources
- Church Revitalization Master Class – Thom Rainer
- The Number One Rule of Church Revitalization – Sam Rainer
- Five Big Rocks- A Strategy for Church Revitalization
- Three Common Ways Churches Get Stuck
- How to Assess Your Church’s Health
- Three Shifts to Turn Momentum Into Strategic Growth
- The Seven Phases of the Church Life Cycle
- The Four Roles a Senior Pastor Can’t Delegate
- Church Growth Barriers: How to Break Through the 4 Most Common Plateaus
- Carey Nieuwhof – The Art of Leadership Network
- The Malphurs Group – The Church Revitalization Podcast
- Philip Bramblet – G.R.I.T What you Need to Revitalize Your Church
Available on Apple and Spotify - Dr. Desmond Barrett – Revitalizing the Declining Church
Available on Apple and Spotify - The Pastor’s Coach – Ron Agulara
Available on Apple and Spotify - The Art of Leadership Network – Carey Nieuwhof
- Church Answers – Thom Rainer
- Ed Stetzer
Books & Articles
- Replanting Can Work – Christianity Today – February 2021
- Fanning the Revitalization Flame: Leading Your Church from Smoldering Embers to Revival Fire Robert Beckett
- The Church Revitalization Checklist: A Hopeful and Practical Guide for Leading Your Congregation to a Brighter Tomorrow Sam Rainer
- Church Revitalization in Rural America: Restoring Churches in America’s Heartland Tom Cheyney
- The Seven Pillars of Church Revitalization & Renewal Tom Cheyney
- Your First 120 Days In Church Revitalization And Renewal Tom Cheyney
- Hit the Bullseye Paul Borden
- Unstuck Keith Yamashita & Sandra Spataro
- Autopsy of a Deceased Church Thom Rainer *free on Audible
- Jim and Casper Go to Church Matt Casper and Jim Henderson
- Transformational Church Thom Rainer & Ed Stetzer
- Re:Vision: The Key to Transforming Your Church Aubrey Malphurs & Gordon Penfold
- There’s Hope for Your Church: First Steps to Restoring Health and Growth Gary McIntosh
- Leading Turnaround Churches Kimberly Miller & Gene Wood
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