Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone

Leading Through Change with Pastor Gene Appel

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Sep 30, 2025
Gene Appel, a seasoned pastor with four decades of experience, discusses the vital necessity of change in church dynamics. He shares practical steps for guiding congregations through transformation, emphasizing the importance of creating urgency and forming strategic teams. Gene outlines four phases of leading change and highlights successful stories of revitalizing struggling churches through multisite partnerships. He also encourages pastors to nurture accountability and maintain a strong interior life, reminding them that their dedication truly makes a difference.
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INSIGHT

Change Is Necessary For Church Survival

  • Churches must change methods regularly while keeping the gospel constant.
  • Gene says reinvention every 5–15 years preserves relevance and life.
ADVICE

Follow The Four Phases Of Change

  • Prepare the soil and cultivate growth; don't rush to launch new things.
  • Focus energy on pre-change work and post-change nurturing to win the process.
ANECDOTE

Eastside's Four-Year Vision Relaunch

  • Gene spent nine months preparing Eastside's leaders before launching a new vision.
  • They set a four-year goal tied to the church's 50th anniversary to guide change.
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