TOM'S BLOG

It is hard to see a church renewed and revitalized without being bold and actually taking risks that can build a sweat on the coolest of pastors. Church health is tied in with wisdom, boldness and...

The work of the ministry is tough, and the work of revitalization is even tougher. The ministry is not for the faint of heart, and requires inner strength, personal diligence, and godly character....

The Mister Roger’s type of mild monotone worship is killing us! Question: Is your worship service more like a Mister Roger’s program or an energetically charged Toby Mac concert? How...

Once upon a time a pastor stepped into the pulpit of the church he had served for the last ten months and preached against the sins of pride and lukewarm-ness. He noted how people in the community...

Renovate Resources now offers a new assessment tool to help churches in the revitalization process. The DISC profile with a Biblical perspective is now available to churches. This tool can be used...

“What do you mean provide leadership? I’m a pastor; of course that’s what I do.”

I agree… to say we as pastors must provide leadership doesn’t sound like an...

Last month, I went to a Lifeway Christian Bookstore because I needed to pick up a few things that you can’t find at your local Walmart. I enjoy walking through the bookstore, looking for the...

My wife and I love to watch HGTV and The History Channel. One night a week we rush to the basement to watch Chip and Joanna Gaines from Waco, TX on Fixer Upper. Their catch phrase/question, at the...

While the field of church revitalization and renewal is ever expanding, along with key definitions relating to this field, here are some of the key fundamental definitions relating to the field of...

What Kind of Church is a Good Candidate for a Revitalization Using the Restart Strategy?

There are some churches with a better chance of living again through a restart.  Five types are most...

Principles for Considering a Church Revitalization Restart Strategy

If you are ready to consider the church revitalization restart strategy there are several principles that should be considered....

Some Restart Stories

A Coastal Savannah Church

A Church in the coastal area of Savannah had dwindled to just a handful of members. They finally decided to die, deeding their property over to the...