Revitalize and Replant

We are thrilled to welcome the President of the Southern Baptist Convention, Bart Barber, to discuss the importance of revitalization, particularly in smaller, rural, churches. Episode Highlights: Small rural churches have great value for the Kingdom of God. Jesus has a plan for every church. Over half of the churches in the SBC average less than 50 people on Sunday morning. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Reclaiming Glory by Mark Clifton Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1. The church boldly confronted the traps of tradition. 2. Leadership developed a clear and compelling vision 3. Leadership communicated a sense of urgency 4. The pastor was willing to endure a season of intense criticism 5. The leadership of the church was willing to let go of members Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The church stopped blaming past experiences or outside circumstances.  The pastor formed an alliance of key influencers in the church.  The influencers made a commitment to pray daily for revitalization.  The church made a commitment to look like the community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1. Will I be a continuous learner? 2. Will I be content? 3. Will I be Jesus’ example in my community? 4. Will I take care of my family? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1. Will I pray daily for my church, her members, and my own leadership? 2. Will I see this opportunity as a mission field? 3. Will I make a commitment for the long haul? 4. Will I love my critics and those who leave the church? Resources mentioned in this episode: Biblical Church Revitalization by Brian Croft Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Willingness to Confront  Confront over theology  Confront over sin  Confront over methodology  Confront over personality  Resources mentioned in this podcast:  Anatomy of a Revived Church by Thom Rainer  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Affinity for Multi-Generational Ministry  Respect for a Church’s Legacy  To learn more about becoming a replanting pastor, or to explore resources about revitalization for your own church, visit https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Initiative  Emotional Intelligence  To learn more about becoming a replanting pastor, or to explore resources about revitalization for your own church, visit https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 Resourceful Generalist  Tactical Patience  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Songs from Joyland by Mark Hallock  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Organizational Awareness  Pastoral Grit  Spousal Perseverance  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.