Rainer on Leadership Four Kinds of Church Leaders Who Will Not Lead in Revitalization
Jun 16, 2025
Explore the four types of church leaders who hinder revitalization: fearful leaders who shy away from risk, leaders in denial who miss decline, comfortable leaders resisting change, and coasting leaders losing their drive. These traits can stifle growth and block vision. Dive into how to recognize these patterns for fostering courageous, honest leadership. Plus, hear about innovative outreach tools, like pew Bibles, and even pickleball as a fun way to engage communities!
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Avoid Fearful Risk Aversion
- Avoid risk aversion when leading church revitalization because change involves inherent risk. - Embrace necessary risk-taking to initiate revitalization and avoid stagnation.
Revitalizing Nearly Dead Churches
- Sam and Thom shared stories of leading nearly dead churches with very small congregations. - They highlight the high risk and commitment involved in revitalizing dying churches.
Stop Denying Decline
- Don’t ignore decline or avoid acknowledging church challenges; it only worsens risks. - Facing decline openly is critical to revitalization and preventing greater risk of doing nothing.
