8 Reasons Pastors Aren’t Ready to Lead Revitalization

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst meet back up to discuss an article from Chuck Lawless on why some pastors aren’t ready to lead their church through the revitalization process. Tune in to discover some common blind spots, misconceptions, and spiritual hurdles that may be keeping your church from experiencing true and lasting revitalization health.

Some Highlights

  1. Revitalization requires a long-term vision for a church.
  2. It requires facing reality.
  3. It demands patience.
  4. It requires prayer.
  5. It might require asking for help.
  6. It requires “stick-to-it-ness.”
  7. It might mean hurting people you love.
  8. It requires taking a risk.

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