Why We Have Hope for Revitalizing Churches – Part 1: The Awareness Issue

Thom and Mark remain obnoxious optimists about the revitalization of churches. Numerous indicators are pointing to this hope. In this first of three episodes, they share why the awareness issue has become so positive for revitalization.

1. Bad news is good news.
2. Denominations and networks have become aware as well.
3. Awareness leads to solutions.
4. Awareness helps with the loneliness factor.

Resources:

• Five Major Developments for Churches with an Attendance Under 250

• The New Very Large Church

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

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

• North American Mission Board Church Replanters

• Coming soon! The NEW Church Answers Podcast

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

• Coming Soon!: Why We Have Hope for Revitalizing Churches – Part 2: The Evangelism Issue

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.