5 Marks of a Church Ready to Reverse Decline

How can church leaders know when a declining church is ready for revitalization, replanting, or a new approach to ministry? On today’s episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss 5 marks of a church that is ready to pursue renewal and reverse its decline.

Some Highlights:

  1. A faithful church is willing to assess its health honestly.
  2. A faithful church knows when traditional revitalization may not be enough.
  3. A faithful church sees replanting or merging as stewardship, not defeat.
  4. A faithful church grieves what it has lost while trusting God’s mission.
  5. A faithful church is willing to die to itself so gospel ministry can continue.
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