Revitalizing the Declining Church with Dr. Desmond Barrett

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. The Pandemic mindset set in place a spirit of lack.2. The Pandemic exacerbated problems that were already there.3. The Pandemic positioned the church to focus inward.

Church Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: Warning Sign #1: Fewer people in the seats weekly.Warning Sign #2: Closing more churches than planting.Warning Sign #3: Questionable online counting by local churches.Warning Sign #4: The region accounts for well over 93% of global giving.Warning Sign: #5: Not enough ministers to fill roles globally.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Know the Vision - Define the purpose and goal.2. Know the Influencers - Identify and cultivate leaders.3. Know the Momentum that needs to be built - Donors & Dollars.4. Know the Win - Track progress and celebrate milestones.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Know the vision.2. Know the influencers.3. Know the momentum that needs to be built.4. Know the win.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Examine what is fixable but broken.2. Examine what is working and brings you joy.3. Examine what the future could be like.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Contentment is the enemy of your dreams. 2. Who your community is matters more than what community you are in.3. Enjoy the moment; it is fleeting. 4. People matter more than the problems they share.5. Your assignment is not a mistake by God; embrace where you are called to serve.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:Revitalization lessons learned from Cracker Barrel1. The first lesson a church leader can glean from the Cracker Barrel fiasco is: The company looked to the future but sabotaged their today.2. The second lesson a church leader can glean from the Cracker Barrel fiasco is: The company did not provide opportunities to engage customers as part of the on-going process of transformation.3. The third lesson a church leader can glean from the Cracker Barrel fiasco is: The company failed to stop the self-sabotaging that took place from the inside while customers revolted on the outside. 4. The fourth lesson a church leader can glean from the Cracker Barrel fiasco is: The company lost loyal customers because they changed to quickly.

Revitalization Reward found in this episode:1. Develop an exit plan.2. Develop a future-forward plan.3. Delay focusing on the next church.4. Determine a positive a way forward.

Revitalization Rewards found in episode:1. Reducing Cost 2. Reimagine Space3. Redesigning Guest Areas

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Value what you have over what you want.2. Value opportunities in and around the church in the community.3. Value what could be if the church focuses on the mission driven by the vision.Exercise 4:  On a piece of chart paper, write at the top:Opportunities.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Exercise1: Write a Vision Statement2. Exercise 2: Write a Mission Statement3. Exercise 3: Does your current vision and mission statement fit your community needs fortoday?Palmer Family Church - (palmernaz.org)The Night to Shine, established by the Tim Tebow Foundation(https://timtebowfoundation.org/night-to-shine/)

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. The Jesus Measurement: People matter more than position. 2. The Jesus Measurement: Everyone is called to ministry.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. The Jesus Measurement: Life change by seeking forgiveness of sin.2. The Jesus Measurement: Restoration through the blood of the Lamb.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Evaluate the property for potential. 2. Enhance what you have for what could be in the future.3. Engineering a comeback from creative solutions. a. Raise awareness b. Raise funds c. Begin to tackle tasks d. Complete the plan e. Celebrate

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:The UP Process:1. Get up, don't give up.2. Catch up, don’t fall further behind.3. Show up, don’t stop trying.

Revitalization rewards found in this episode: 1. Be a learner.2. Be a thinker.3. Be a doer.

Revitalization Rewards found in this Episode 1. Preach the Word2. Pray Fervently3. Reach Your One4. Discipleship and Development5. Community Commitment

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Remove barriers.2. Reseal the churches commitment back to Christ.3. Reinstate an outward focus.

Karl Vaters writes: How good is your church doing at greeting and keeping guests? If you’re like a lot of churches, you know you could do better.I talked with Desmond Barrett about how small churches can do a better job at reaching, welcoming, and keeping guests. Desmond is the author of Helping Small Churches Win Guests: Preparing to Increase Attendance, which is a short, but very practical book that pastors will find great benefit in.Desmond and I talked about:How to reimagine the church facility from the parking lot to the pewWhy sharing updates about facility improvements is attractive to guestsWhy so many pastors and church leaders resist doing what needs to be doneWhy “we just need to attract young families” is never the answerThe good news that new Christians are not looking for programs, they’re wanting to live on missionKarl's Books mentioned in the podcasts:De-sizing the Church Small Church Essentials

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Disruption clarifies the vision.2. Disruption clarifies the mission.3. Disruption clarifies and creates opportunity.4. Disruption clarifies and establishes principles to serve the community.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Limit the scope.2. Limit the time.3. Limit the ask.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Celebrate the win.2. Counter negative feelings.3. Create a pattern of connection.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:Pattern 1: Praying to God about the need.Pattern 2: Petition God about the need.Pattern 3: Power of self-given over to God.Pattern 4: Praise given to God.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Small revisions2. Small improvements3. Small details matter

Revitalizing Connections found in this episode: 1. Curate to fit the neighborhood the church is in.2. Narrow the focus of partnerships and programs to fit the era the church has entered. 3. Embrace the uncertainty that the church is in to find the certain plan that God has.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Create a culture of care.2. Cultivate relationships overtime.3. Caring through community connection. 4. Comprising the next chapter of ministry.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Learn to Listen 2. Last to Speak 3. Length of Time 4. Lean Into Conversations 5. Loss is Win/Win

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: Developing a bus or tuck ministry. 1. School bus to Compassionate Ministry Center 2. Food Truck for Jesus. 3. Thrift Store on Wheels.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Quit being negative at where you find yourself. 2. Quit focusing on only Sunday morning and focus on all days of the week. 3. Quit blocking change, and encourage it. 4. Quit saying, 'we can't' and change your language to 'we can!'

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1.  Adapt or fall behind. 2. Envision, then do it. 3. Read the Word. 4. Movement shifts through mircosteps. 5. Position yourself through a commitment to your health.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1.  Whatever you do, move forward. 2. Whatever you do, move fast. 3. Whatever you do, move further.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Average is an extraordinary opportunity to serve the community. 2. Average is moving the church above where it finds itself today to serve God. 3. Average is obeying a God call through your ministry and life.

Revitalization rewards found in this episode: 1. What you accomplished this year is enough. 2. What you've dreamed is still achievable, keep pressing forward. 3. What moves you becomes what you move forward.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Slow down and enjoy the experience. 2. See people and not numbers in the pew. 3. Stay messaged focused in every way. [1]https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-the-womb/202412/a-guide-to-manage-the-holidays-with-self-care-and-balance [1] Smith, Harold . The Quotable Bresee. Kansas City, Missouri , Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 1 Jan. 1983.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Inaction is action 2. Leadership matters 3. Vision without proper oversight leads to disorientation

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Deviated from the mission. 2. Reinvented but did not reinvest. 3. Lacking a cohesive plan.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Be Persistence. 2. Be Patient. 3. Be a Problem Solver. 4. Be a Pattern Thinker. 5. Process the past, current, and dream of the future.

Revitalizations Reward found in this episode: 1. Share compassion with all who are affected. 2. Spirit-led decisions will not free you from the demands or the disgruntled. 3. Serve with excellence until the end.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1.  Disagree with respect. 2. Commit to the outcome and follow the process. 3. Limit the ‘I told you so’ attitude.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Understand the problem. 2. Capture the vision. 3. Be willing to implement the next steps.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Compassionate Directness 2. Community Partnership 3. Compromise Success Article referenced in the podcast's Huffington, A. (2020, December 4). Compassionate directness: the cultural value That’s the ultimate competitive advantage. Thrive Global. https://community.thriveglobal.com/compassionate-directness-cultural-value-ultimate-advantage-arianna-huffington/

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Prepare a new way forward. 2. Prepare now not later. 3. Prepare to follow God.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode. 1. The reality of change. 2. Do not stop innovating.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Evaluate all needs 2. Plan now and for the future 3. Parlay success in one area to sustain the momentum

1. Develop a friend group outside of the church. 2. Develop worth in your passion not your commitment. 3. Develop a team that will carry forth the vision. 4. Develop a sense of accomplishment outside of your main calling.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Review 2. Reevaluate 3. Recognize 4. Reenergize 5. Reconnect

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Not my call but yours 2. Not my church but yours 3. Not my community but yours

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode: 1. Develop a strategic plan 2. Keep your focus on God's vision for the local church 3. You are not a lone ranger Christian New Book: By Dr. Desmond Barrett Helping the Small Church Win Guests: Preparing To Increase Attendance https://a.co/d/7hCh4s0