Baptizing Your Church Through Revitalization

It was my pleasure to write a post recently for The Malphurs Group where I've begun consulting with churches on Strategic Planning, Revitalization and Leadership Development.  I hope you enjoy and I'd appreciate your feedback.

Statisticians generally agree that church attendance in America is on the decline.  This issue remains challenging to understand, yet also carries just as many opinions on correcting it, as there are writers willing to confirm it. While views on church growth vary, Christians do still agree on a few points.

1. Until 100% of people on Earth profess that Jesus is Lord, then there is work to be done within the church.
2. And….well…I guess there is just one point we can ALL agree on. But that’s ok, a little common ground will take us far.

Statistics always show that some churches decline and close, while other churches begin, grow and thrive — so we know church turnarounds can occur.  So what can those churches in decline do?  The answer is: (*buzzword alert*) Revitalize.  Read more...