Leading a Church Revitalization Even When You Don’t Feel Like You Are a Leader – Part 3: Five Key Leadership Traits of Effective Church Revitalizers

It is almost cliche to say revitalization is tough. But it is a challenge. Thom and Mark speak with countless pastors and staff who don’t think they are up to the task. This three-part series may prove to be a blessing to those who are discouraged and wonder if they can lead the revitalization. In this third episode, Thom and Mark offer answers from revitalizers who have done well.

• They were Acts 6:4 leaders.

• They learned to deal with criticism in a healthy manner.

• They were mentored or in a peer group or both.

• They took care of their families.

• They led with short-term wins.

Resources:

• Check out the NEW Revitalize and Replant podcast with Mark Clifton

• North American Mission Board Church Replanters

• “Reclaiming Glory, Updated Edition: Creating a Gospel Legacy throughout North America” by Mark Clifton

• Coming soon! The NEW Church Answers Podcast

• “Five Ways I Am Eliminating Perfunctory Prayer in My Life” by Thom S. Rainer

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

• Episode #284: “Leading a Church Revitalization Even When You Don’t Feel Like You Are a Leader – Part 1: Why Some Revitalization Leaders Don’t Think They Are Leaders”

• Episode #285: “Leading a Church Revitalization Even When You Don’t Feel Like You Are a Leader – Part 2: Four Common Leadership Obstacles in a Church Revitalization”

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.