Churches often underestimate how small wins can create momentum—to the point where they don’t even recognize the victories. Today we discuss what small wins to look for, what to do, and how to celebrate them.
Today’s Listener Question:
FROM MAURICE
I pastor a small, rural church. We are trying to revitalize, but it’s not easy. You’ve mentioned in previous episodes about the importance of celebrating even the small wins. What are some examples of those?
Episode Highlights:
- Be creative and try to use your church facility to bless the community in every way possible.
- Your church building is the best resource you have to minister to your community.
- There are kids in every community. There are always ways you can minister to kids and their families.
- If your community has holiday parades or festivals, figure out a way to be involved in some way.
The five small wins we cover are:
- Using the facilities for the community
- Transfer of leadership to those who actually live in the community
- Older adults beginning a children’s ministry
- Becoming involved in and contributing to community events
- Becoming a friend to single parents
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
- RevitalizeBundle.com
- Make Your Bed
- ChurchReplanters.com
- ChurchAnswers.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.
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