Leadership is critical to successful revitalization. Today we discuss what kind of leaders often fail in the task.
Today’s Listener Question:
FROM CHARLES
I read a lot about the types of pastors who should lead church revitalization, but what kinds of pastors *shouldn’t* try to lead revitalization?
Episode Highlights:
- Fearful leaders are most often those who have been hurt in the past.
- Social media has amplified criticism of pastors and leaders.
- Many times, fearful leaders are not prayerful leaders.
- A lot of church leaders are in denial about the health of their church and don’t want to know the truth.
- Some church leaders are leading well…for 1985.
- If all you’re doing is maintaining status quo, then you’re falling behind.
- Coasting is not an option for leaders.
The four types of leaders who should not lead revitalization are:
- Fearful leaders
- Leaders in denial
- Comfortable leaders
- Coasting leaders
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
- 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.Submit Your Question:
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